The Giant List of Deployment Resources for Military Families 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...
Free Back to School Stuff for Military Kids 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,...
We drove across the country in 6 days with 4 young children. And we actually have fond memories of the trip! Here are the sanity-saving hacks you can use on your next car ride.
There is no “right” choice about where to live during your spouse’s deployment. Some prefer to stay in their current house or apartment. Other people downsize to a smaller place, or even move in with a friend, to save money during the deployment. Finally, there is the option to move ‘back home’ and live closer to family members. Which choice is best?
5 Things I Learned from Our Military Family's DITY Moves Military families have a choice to make when they get PCS orders: should you let the military moving companies move you, or move yourselves? The second option is commonly called a DITY move or Do-it-Yourself...
These military discount ideas are perfect for a family vacation, a local staycation, or a destination getaway! Get vacation discounts for your next adventure.
Bikes: Some military families can’t afford to give their child a new bike for Christmas. But with help from the USO’s “That’s my Ride” Program, you can! Volunteers assemble thousands of bikes to give to needy families.
10 Ways for Military Spouses to Maintain Parked Cars During Deployment 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...
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?