Shhh… We Can Get Your Kids to Eat Their Veggies
by J.M. McKeel, Army spouse When my kids eat, it's like feeding time at the zoo. The only difference is...
How to Save More with Your Commissary Benefits
Does the commissary save you more money than civilian stores? The answer is yes... and no. Here's the inside scoop...
Don’t Go It Alone: How and When to Ask for Help
Being a military spouse means you are resilient and ready to tackle any challenge. It means that you are often...
Skype Me: Staying in Touch With Family and Friends
With the help of Skype and other new technologies, military families are staying connected with friends and extended family members...
Six Things Every Military Spouse Should Know: Seasoned Spouses Dish
Military life is not for the faint of heart. Being a military spouse requires unending patience, the ability to adapt...
Things I Wish My Mother Had Told Me
Top 10 lessons I've learned about PCSing. Moving with the military is all I've ever known. And if you read...
Get the Most Out of MWR
by Debbie Swearingen, Air Force spouse Looking for something to do this weekend? Whether you're into whitewater rafting, football, concerts,...
You Wore What?? Military Fashion Do’s and Don’ts
Military spouses are often required to attend events that have no equal in civilian life-things like a ball, military homecoming,...
Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda: Things I Wish I’d Known the First Time I PCS’d
Receiving PCS orders can be exciting. New adventures are ahead-a new home, new friends, new places to have fun with...
Financial Foundations for Smart Military Families
Keep the food pyramid in mind for well-balanced financial planning. By JJ Montanaro Okay, I admit it: I still draw...
Find the Best Dollar Store Deals
Learn what to buy and avoid at the discount store. by Ellie Kay, Army spouse I promised the kids a...
Family Time Means Togetherness
Unplug to make the most of together-time opportunities. by Thomas Litchford, Navy spouse Is there any more boring phrase in...
Gift Card Buying Guide
A few years ago, a military girlfriend gave me a $25 gift card for Christmas. It really meant a lot...
Military Friendly Tax Deductions
Keep these deductions in mind as you prepare your income taxes: Moving: If your family moved because of a permanent...
Who’s Homeschooling?
In a world of growing classroom sizes, Army wife LaDonna Olson keeps her Fairbanks, Alaska, classroom small - six pupils....
I Do – Now What Do I Do?
You said "I do," Cinderella - now what else do you need to do to get the military to recognize...
Double Dipping Dangers
by Sara Horn Why your service member may want to rethink going back to work too soon. With a struggling...
