Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops program is an incredible network of volunteers—in all 50 states—who do yard work for free for military families with a deployed service member. At the time my husband was in Afghanistan, I had no idea this program existed. But now I know more about the wonderful service they provide to families going through deployment. Who knew there were volunteers out there, with lawn equipment, ready to help military spouses like me?
Here's how our military family got a free Christmas tree during deployment I didn't want to celebrate Christmas without a Christmas tree. But this year, I didn't buy a tree. It was mainly because my husband was deployed. But also because... our base offered free...
This page includes affiliate links. It's Back-to-School time, which means the kids will finally be out of the house during the day. YAY!!! (said every mom everywhere.) But sending the kids to school often means new clothes, new shoes, backpacks, lunch boxes, and of...
Looking to get the best rates and military discounts for vacation and date night adventures? I recently wrote about the importance of being a tourist in your hometown and around base. A great way to save money while doing that is by using your base ITT office. ITT...
A PCS move, or Permanent Change of Station is when a military member has orders to move from one duty station to another. The military will pay them to relocate their family and their belongings to the new station. Here is how to make PCS moves easier for your family!
The only way I've made it through my husband's seven overseas deployments was with a little help from my friends. OK, sometimes it was a lot of help. And sometimes the friends were organizations and services that are available all over the country. As we went through...
It's summer, and after months of quarantine we still have a long time until the kids go back to school. If this is a deployment year for your family, it may seem like summer is dragging on forever. But don't worry, as states are gradually opening up again and...
The problem: your spouse is leaving their car in the driveway during deployment. Keep reading because: You want to learn how to prevent a dead battery and flat tires, and the basics to maintain parked cars! Do you have to maintain parked cars? So your spouse deployed,...
This post is sponsored by Aeroflow Breastpumps. Pregnancy can be a difficult time for any woman, but it often brings additional challenges for military spouses. You will need to look at your options and decide whether you should have the baby at the base hospital or...
These military discount ideas are perfect for a family vacation, a local staycation, or a destination getaway! Get vacation discounts for your next adventure.