Military Life
There is nothing better than enjoying a good hobby. The right hobby can be fun, entertaining and will enrich your life. But with so many different hobby ideas available, it can be hard to know which one to take up. Whether you choose to swim, job, collect Willow Tree collectibles or knit woolly jumpers, there are a wealth of different …
Military Life
There is little that can top the first-hand experience when it comes to college life. And we might feel that things have changed immensely since our parents were at school, but the truth is that apart from some tech innovation most of the things have remained the same. So take the time and get some great advice from your parents, …
Military Life
Just got contacted today with some exciting news: Dr. Scholl’s to donate $1 for every pair of insoles sold in Walmart stores to SupportOurTroops.org What’s actually going on? Throughout July, Americans can show their patriotism in every Walmart store with a purchase of Dr. Scholl’s insoles. For every pair of Dr. Scholl’s insoles of $10 or more sold in Walmart …
Military Life
Washington D.C. has many ups and downs. One of the positives is property tax, which is going to be about $1,430 a year for a home valued at $250k, or about $116.92 a month. That is actually lower than in many places. However, a bevy of other taxes overcome this positive for many. Something else which has become tantalizing is the …
Military Life
No matter how hard we try, it isn’t always possible to pay top dollar for our wedding. In some situations, future brides and grooms will have no choice but to adhere to a strict wedding budget. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with keeping your costs low (or using discounts), and you can still have an amazing wedding. So don’t fret and …
Military Life
Nowhere does the old saying “no man is an island” ring truer than in communities that know the value of support and offer help before those who need it have to ask. So how would a young mom feel in an entirely new neighborhood, faced with a flooded basement or a split tree trunk after a storm, while her husband …
Military Life
Kids of all ages and backgrounds like routine – it makes them feel safe and comfortable, and knowing their environment is a big part of building their confidence. For military families, on the other hand, there is no such thing as the promise of a permanent stay in a single location. You never know when a PCS is in order, …
Military Life
Last week I reached out to Sandy Cove Ministries to ask them if they would like to be included in my military discount list and that’s how I accidentally (or was it?) got to connect with Tom. During out communication, he mentioned their Operation Oasis and I immediately got excited about the topic and wanted to share asap! What is Operation …
Military Life
Are you and your partner looking to get married but you are unsure of how to plan a military wedding? Firstly, congratulations! That is so exciting! You are absolutely smart to start asking questions ahead of time before you begin to plan because there are things you must know when it comes to planning a military wedding. Planning a wedding? …
Military Life
As a military wife and mom to 2 babies (well one toddler and one infant) with their dad and my husband often deployed, money becomes tight so quickly. That is the general introduction of how I taught myself to ask for a military discount. I have learned how to not let finances stress me out too much because I have …
