Guest Post: How to Create a Visual Deployment Countdown Display for Young Children written by Meg Flanagan Today on the blog I am so pleased to welcome my first guest writer! Meg Flanagan is a special and elementary education teacher who holds an M.Ed in special...
Send naked photos during deployment-- for his eyes only Guys love photos. Photos of their kids. Photos of the dog. Photos of you. And yes, naked pictures too. But should you send naked photos during deployment? Neither my husband nor I are very comfortable with naked...
Why does a Military spouse put up with everything? If you are a military spouse, you know your life is crazy and hectic. The moves are stressful. The deployments are stressful. Living so far from family, always making new friends, and constantly looking for new...
Not a lot I need to say about this one. Wine is great. Wine is good. Wine pairs well with any food. Yes? There are definitely times when thinking about a post-bathtime glass of wine gets you through the whole bedtime routine, right? And wine makes some of the...
I know you don't have time or energy for a home makeover during a deployment, but hear me out, this is something quick and easy (and cheap!). I think you'll like it, no matter what the size of your bathroom or your budget. Since I have kids, deployments rarely give me...
The best way to avoid late fees? Pay your bills on time! There, done. No, just kidding, I know it isn't that easy. Every time we move, we have new companies, new bills, and a new schedule for paying them. Multiply that times a few different moves, and it's easy to...
An easy way to save a lot of money during deployment is to adjust your car insurance plan after the service member leaves. Depending on your situation and state laws, you can save money in each of the following ways: Have him listed as a non-driver. This means you...
How can you save money on deployment cell phone bills? If your significant other is gone for a military deployment, one of the first things to take care of is to suspend his cell phone plan. Now, of course you should discuss this with him before he leaves! Will he...
If you go to church, you know that it is a challenge with little ones. If you go to church during deployment as a solo parent, you know it can be downright frustrating! Some churches offer childcare for certain ages or particular services. But should child care be...