Tag: military life
“It Could Be Worse” – The Lie Military Spouses Have to...
I've been around the military for a long time.
I became a tried and true Army brat with my first cross country PCS move over...
Are You Using All Your Benefits as a Veteran? 8 Benefits...
As a veteran, you probably know about the basic health care and education benefits available to you through the Department of Veterans Affairs: Tricare...
Changing My Perception (and Yours) of the Key Spouse Program
The term “Key Spouse” (or even just "spouse") can sometimes bring up some unfavorable feelings.
But how many of us really know what a Key...
The Space Between: Navigating the Months Between Getting Orders and Your...
If you’ve been living this military life long enough to have made your first move, you know all about this “space” that I am...
Military Separations SHOULD Be Easier, But They Never Are
I crushed a baseball cap over my bed head as I grabbed keys. The early morning air nipped at my fingers as I carried...
Don’t Miss This Year’s National Memorial Day Concert!
For over 30 years music and reverence has been a monumental event on the lawn of the nation's capitol every Memorial Day weekend. This...
The Inside Scoop on Disability Compensation Benefits at the VA
Here’s an unfortunate fact: If you once served our country and are now dealing with physical or mental health issues, you might be leaving...
Accepting the “Lived-In” Look Over a Clean Home
I've always walked into the house of a person that does not have kids and admired the ability to keep a clean home.
Let me...
How We Made Our Extended Stay More Comfortable
If you've seen some of my most recent posts, you may have seen that we've just PCS'd.
We've been living the extended stay life while...
Enjoy Japanese Culture: Try Celebrating Children’s Day
It is sakura (cherry blossom) season, and that means a number of holidays are upon us here in Japan.
Japan has plenty of holidays that...
Friday Favorites- Jeannette’s Favorite Hotel Meals
Welcome to our newest series. In "Friday Favorites," our team will share a handful of favorite items. These can range from clothes to beauty...
My Favorite Place in the World – Where is Yours?
My 9-year-old daughter just entered a drawing contest. The theme is, “my favorite place in the world."
While she was thinking which place to...