Military Travel Mama

We should never fool ourselves into believing that there is such a thing as complete security for military families. To live by making a home wherever we go and uprooting on a regular basis, with a change being the only constant, comes with a whole slew of challenges, but one of them is particularly difficult for the families that have …

As stressful as it is, moving is an inevitable part of many people’s lives. That stress might be even greater if you are moving to a city as busy as Hong Kong. Chances are you’re a military family having to move there due to deployment, going to HK for a better job, or seeking an adventurous and more colorful life. …

If you’re a super-mom, you know where your super powers stem from – all the tips and tricks you know on keeping your family happy, well-fed and well-dressed! I wasn’t born with all of them, but I spent a lot of time researching and googling to find as many of those tricks as possible. Topics such as budgeting, couponing, and similar …

Veterans Days is the day observed by the federal government for the country to celebrate servicemen and women. We honor these servicemen and women who have risked their lives to give the citizens of the United States the continuous freedom, that some of us often take for granted. Since officially being passed as a federal holiday in 1938, the benefits …

Military personnel has a unique angle in dealing with various issues and stressors than an average citizen. Wartime and combat deployment put military veterans and active duty at risk for drugs and alcohol abuse. Adding the zero-tolerance policies and stigmas that are present in the military make many to avoid seeking help. In military personnel, prescription drug abuse is higher …

Falling in love is such a magical experience. When you fall in love with someone, you want to be able to speak with him all of the time and spend as much time together as possible. However, if you fall in love with a serviceman, these fairytale relationships aren’t always possible. While many servicemen and servicewomen have long-lasting, committed relationships, …

Even though it’s still September, the holiday season is going to arrive faster than we think, so it’s a good idea to be prepared on time. Here are some basic do’s and don’ts you should have in mind when getting gifts for your friends and family. Do: Give something that reflects both you and the recipient It has been shown …

Leaving for college is one of the biggest changes in the life of every kid, but also in the lives of their parents. In most cases, kids never return home, but follow their own path. With great freedom comes great responsibility and the financial one is probably the first one that has to be embraced. Read also: Things We Wish We …

New adventures, new us, new travels, new memories, a new approach to budgeting tips for families! Working out a military family finance plan may turn out to be a hassle (as everything in our lives tends to get a tad bit more complicated), and we’ve been doing a good job so far. You see how I said “a good job”? …

Exciting news, military and non-military friends – I’ve partnered up with CafePress.com to offer you a short-term discount on their website. Here’s the offer: Save 20% off orders from CafePress.com with a military discount, excluding shipping charges, gift wrap charges, and applicable sales tax. The coupon code is: MILTRAVELMOM and it must be entered at checkout. Promotion starts on August …