Ah, Thanksgiving, an American tradition involving food, family, friends and fun. For many, it conjures up visions of cooking in the kitchen, children playing in the yard, and the TV tuned into football or a parade. When it’s time to gather around the table, it’s almost too easy to indulge in the feast of turkey, […] Read more…
9 Places Military Families Can Get Assistance ( If Needed) For The Holidays
Several times a month I receive an email from a spouse looking for monetary help. These usually come in the form of a Gofundme link or an email simply requesting help. The sad fact is that there are a lot of military families struggling. I’m not always sure why, but when it comes to people […] Read more…
2015 Military Holiday Mailing Deadlines Released & Free Military Mail Kits
Halloween hasn’t come and neither has Thanksgiving, but if you’re planning on sending Christmas care packages, then it’s almost time to get on the move. USPS (US Postal Service) recently released their holiday shipping deadlines for military wishing to ship to overseas locations. To order Military Mail Kits, you can call 800-610-8734. Guidelines for packing, […] Read more…
Army Wife 101 Featured Interview on Care.com: Five Tips For Getting Through The Holidays with a Deployed Spouse
The holidays are approaching and many of military spouses will be spending it away from a loved one. I recently was featured in a interview on Care.com where I shared tips on how to get through the holidays. Take a look and don’t forget to share your tips on getting through the holidays. Read Interview […] Read more…
RealMilitaryWivesTV: Special Occasions Without Your Spouse
Mrs K. from Real Military Wives TV discusses getting through holidays and major events without your spouse during deployments . Continue to visit Real Military Wives TV for videos 24 hours a day from military wives just like you : Special Occasions Without Your Spouse from Realmilitarywives.tv on Vimeo. Read more…
6 Tips To Cope With the Holidays During a Deployment
As the holidays approach I am rejoicing in the fact that my dear hubby is home, and we can be like a normal family and spend the holidays together. On the other hand another part of me is constantly thinking about the military spouses who have to spend the holidays alone this year because their loved […] Read more…