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...
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...
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 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,...
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...
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...
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...
These military discount ideas are perfect for a family vacation, a local staycation, or a destination getaway! Get vacation discounts for your next adventure.
Want to save money during deployment? This article isn't about cutting back your spending. It's about finding charges you didn't realize you were making. You might be surprised to discover your credit card is sucking away your money with small repeating charges. When...
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...