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5 New Year’s Resolutions for this Military Wife
I’m not a über involved Army wife. I don’t attend many FRG meetings, I don’t host get togethers with other wives, and I don’t really know many of the people my husband works with. This isn’t... -
How to Save at the Commissary
Many people mistakenly believe that the commissary always has the lowest prices…while this isn’t always true it can offer savings. Here are some things to know about shopping at the commissary to help you get the... -
Making Family Memories before a deployment
When a deployment is on the horizon, a Military family starts to think about how to prepare before they leave. There is an urgency in wanting to make family memories together before the deployment begins. What are some... -
The Importance of OPSEC
If you are a Military family you have probably heard of OPSEC. It stands for Operations Security. It protects the operations of the Military from those that could do harm. As a Military wife I need... -
How We Celebrate Christmas
Over the years, Sam and I have learned to celebrate Christmas in a lot of different situations. From him being in Iraq one year, to just the two of us stationed in California years ago, and... -
Adopting a Soldier for the Holidays
Recently I heard about a program that allowed families to adopt soldiers, or military families, for the holidays into their homes or just for gift giving/donations to help with expenses. I love this idea. Sam and... -
How friends and family can help a deployed spouse
During a deployment the spouse of a Military service member needs a lot of support. He or she may be going through a difficult time and would really benefit from people helping them. Most of us Military spouses... -
New Year, New You: Resources to Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
As the new year approaches the thoughts of many turn to resolutions. Did you know that the military offers many resources that can help you keep those resolutions this year? Here are a few resources to... -
Tips for PCS
Prime PCS season may be a few months away for most military families, but you never know when Uncle Sam will send your loved one home with travel orders in hand (just ask me how I... -
Doing it Again: How to prepare for yet another deployment
This past week we got the semi-official news that my husband will be deployed again next year. I don’t consider anything official until he leaves, but this announcement most likely means he will be deploying for... -
Thanking You: Shop Stores that Give Back to Military this Season
It’s the time of year where we’re all thinking about things we can give to one another – but also how much we can spend while doing so. Make those hard earned dollars go a bit... -
Making the Most of Christmas with Your Spouse
A lot of people talk about how to get through the holidays and especially Christmas while a family member is deployed, but I wanted to touch on a different subject: making the most of the holidays...
