Maybe I'm not normal, but my house is usually cleaner during a deployment than it is when my husband is home! I can train the kids to clean up their things, but I haven't seemed to train him yet. Also, when he's not around to tell me to relax and take breaks, I can...
The military has some unique tax situations, and things can get even more complicated during deployments. If you know your options, you can save a lot of money. So here are some of the basics to help you prepare your taxes: 1. If he is deployed, you don't have to file...
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...
One awkward thing about deployment is that lacking the other parent can make family deals, well, less of a deal. When it's just you and a kiddo, 'family' outings are a lot less fun. But that doesn't mean you should stop doing them! You just have to get creative and...