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Traveling with Young Children- The Importance of Scheduling

We moved to the UK when our oldest child was 4, our middle child was 2, and our youngest was, unbeknownst to us, a mere 9 ½ months away. We love to explore new places and...
Introduction to Investing

As discussed in the Banking & Savings section, it is essential to put away as much money as possible. The younger you are when you start saving, the easier it will be to grow a nice...
Home ‘Cooking’ For The Holidays Giveaway

MilitaryFamily.com wants to help you prepare for the upcoming holiday season by providing 3 lucky winners with top of the line cooking essentials! Enjoy the holiday season stress free with you military family with brand new...
What I Love about Army Life

Being an Army wife has been a difficult and humbling experience for me. Seven years ago this November we became an Army family and it hasn’t been what I thought it would be. We have had...
Applying Military Experience to Civilian Employment

The skills and experience you have gained as a member of the military are extremely valuable to employers and important in today’s workplace. However, you have been immersed in the culture of the military, and may...
Relocation Made Easier, Part 2: Moving Day Tips – Save Time, Energy and Your Sanity on Moving Day!

This is Part 2 in a four-part series covering nearly every aspect of a military PCS move. In case you missed it, you can read Part 1 here: What to Expect and Pre-Move Tips for Your...
America’s Homeless Heroes

The most recent survey released by Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that over 136,000 homeless veterans spent at least one night in homeless shelters sometime during 2009; on any given...
Renting in the Military

Moving in the military holds it’s own problems and stresses. From the frequency to unpacking – never-mind trying to find somewhere to live once you get there. Moving to Ft. Bliss held a lot of challenges...
Divorce Considerations for Military Couples

Divorce is a difficult decision and a painful time for any family. You will have to consider the responsibilities of each person and the consequences of ending your marriage, which is especially complicated when you or...
How to Leave a Job Gracefully

If you’re a working military spouse, you know that we get a lot of experience at leaving jobs when Uncle Sam sends us elsewhere. Even though we don’t get a real choice in the matter, we...
Preventing Sexual Harassment and Assault

Whenever men and women live and work together, as they do in the military, feelings of sexual attraction may arise. But sexual interaction isn’t always about satisfying sexual urges. Forcing sexual attention on someone who is...
Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) – Four Reasons it Can Work for You

Americans are, taken as a whole, among the most charitable people on earth. Every year, Americans give of their time, talent, and money to thousands of charitable causes. In fact, the Charities Aid Foundation’s World Giving...