National Parks For Military &amp; Veterans

Wander & Wine: Coastal Sips – Alma Rosa Winery – Solvang, CA

“Where the breeze meets the barrel, and the story is written in sea salt and sunlight.” Some wines taste like a place. Alma Rosa tastes like the coast. The whole west coast. Set in the rolling hills of the Santa Ynez Valley, just a short, golden drive from Solvang, Alma Rosa Winery captures the soft wildness of California’s Central Coast. Here, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay aren’t just grown, they’re ...

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Enjoying Some Fun & Sun in Jacksonville, Florida

I recently spent a weekend in Jacksonville, Florida and I must say the city did not disappoint. When I think of sunshine and fun, the state of Florida instantly comes to mind. I booked a hotel and got a great deal using USAA Perks. I must say I’ve used this service for a few things like hotels, rental cars, and attractions and I love the military discounts and savings. Anytime I’m in a new city, I...

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Wander & Wine: The Chateau on the Hill – Inn at Churon Winery – Temecula, CA

High above the valley floor, where the air is a little quieter and the vines feel just a little more reverent, sits Inn at Churon Winery, a place that looks like it was poured straight out of Bordeaux and left to rest beneath a Temecula sky. It’s not trying to be trendy. It’s not asking for your attention, and that’s exactly why it gets it.Pull into the circular drive and you’re met with stone arc...

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Wander & Wine: A Narnia Winery at Briar Rose

Briar Rose has always felt like a place you stumble upon rather than plan for. A Snow White cottage tucked quietly into the Temecula hills, stone walls softened by time, crooked lines that feel intentional in the way fairytales always do. However, in winter, something shifts. The air sharpens. The light changes, and suddenly, this familiar story opens into another one entirely. During the colder m...

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Dad’s Guide to Surviving the After-School Hunger Games

Back-to-school season means new backpacks, packed schedules, homework battles, and kids walking through the front door acting like they haven’t eaten in three days....you know the look. They drop their backpack in the middle of the hallway, kick off one shoe in the kitchen and somehow leave the other one by the couch, then immediately announce:“Dad, I’m starving.” As a dad, this is where you have ...

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Hot Pockets Summer Stock Up!

If you're like me, it’s the beginning of summer, and you are already drowning. Still getting into the groove of a new job, kids just getting out of school, summer camps starting, and all the activities are coming at you full speed. You barely have time to brush your teeth, let alone figure out every meal and snack for your family (and possibly half the neighborhood kids who take up residence in yo...

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The Perfect Side Dish or Main Dish for a 250th Anniversary

Mac and Cheese may be the perfect food! It is filling, easy to prepare, and, best of all, cheese is right there in the name! It is versatile and can be the main dish when paired with nearly everything. Throw some green beans or baked beans on the side, and you have a lunch or dinner that almost everyone can enjoy on this 250th Anniversary of America. As a side dish, Stouffer’s Mac and Cheese (24 o...

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My Favorite Birthday Deals & Goodies

Military life moves fast. One minute you are planning a normal week, and the next you are juggling drill weekends, TDY, school pickups, a random appointment you forgot about, and somebody asking what is for dinner. So if your birthday is coming up, let me put you on to something that feels like a little win. Birthday freebies and birthday savings coming right up! Whether you are active duty, a vet...

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Pet-Friendly Stays: Kona Kai Resort

I didn’t expect a PCS stopover to feel like an actual vacation, but that’s exactly what happened when the dogs and I checked into the Kona Kai Resort in San Diego. If you’ve ever PCS’d with a dog, you know the standard: cramped rooms, weird carpet smells, and taking your pet out through six hallways and an elevator at 2 a.m. None of that happened here. It felt like we accidentally booked a getaway...

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Are You Ready for This Year's Military Spouse Appreciation Day's Stuff Your Kindle Day? It's Happening on 5/8/26!

Summer is almost upon us and I don't know about you, but I can't wait to enjoy the beautiful weather with a good book! Not sure where to begin with finding you next read? Well, the timing couldn't be more perfect, because we have a special treat for you! We’ve partnered with MilspouseAuthors.com to bring you a great way to add some military-affiliated authors to your TBR and to STUFF YOUR Kindle. ...

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Wander & Wine: Coastal Sips – Alma Rosa Winery – Solvang, CA

“Where the breeze meets the barrel, and the story is written in sea salt and sunlight.” Some wines taste like a place. Alma Rosa tastes like the coast. The whole west coast. Set in the rolling hills of the Santa Ynez Valley, just a short, golden drive from Solvang, Alma Rosa Winery captures the soft wildness of California’s Central Coast. Here, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay aren’t just grown, they’re ...

HOME & FAMILY

Enjoying Some Fun & Sun in Jacksonville, Florida

I recently spent a weekend in Jacksonville, Florida and I must say the city did not disappoint. When I think of sunshine and fun, the state of Florida instantly comes to mind. I booked a hotel and got a great deal using USAA Perks. I must say I’ve used this service for a few things like hotels, rental cars, and attractions and I love the military discounts and savings. Anytime I’m in a new city, I...

HOME & FAMILY

Wander & Wine: The Chateau on the Hill – Inn at Churon Winery – Temecula, CA

High above the valley floor, where the air is a little quieter and the vines feel just a little more reverent, sits Inn at Churon Winery, a place that looks like it was poured straight out of Bordeaux and left to rest beneath a Temecula sky. It’s not trying to be trendy. It’s not asking for your attention, and that’s exactly why it gets it.Pull into the circular drive and you’re met with stone arc...

HOME & FAMILY

Wander & Wine: A Narnia Winery at Briar Rose

Briar Rose has always felt like a place you stumble upon rather than plan for. A Snow White cottage tucked quietly into the Temecula hills, stone walls softened by time, crooked lines that feel intentional in the way fairytales always do. However, in winter, something shifts. The air sharpens. The light changes, and suddenly, this familiar story opens into another one entirely. During the colder m...

TRAVEL

Dad’s Guide to Surviving the After-School Hunger Games

Back-to-school season means new backpacks, packed schedules, homework battles, and kids walking through the front door acting like they haven’t eaten in three days....you know the look. They drop their backpack in the middle of the hallway, kick off one shoe in the kitchen and somehow leave the other one by the couch, then immediately announce:“Dad, I’m starving.” As a dad, this is where you have ...

DEALS & CONTESTS

Hot Pockets Summer Stock Up!

If you're like me, it’s the beginning of summer, and you are already drowning. Still getting into the groove of a new job, kids just getting out of school, summer camps starting, and all the activities are coming at you full speed. You barely have time to brush your teeth, let alone figure out every meal and snack for your family (and possibly half the neighborhood kids who take up residence in yo...

DEALS & CONTESTS

The Perfect Side Dish or Main Dish for a 250th Anniversary

Mac and Cheese may be the perfect food! It is filling, easy to prepare, and, best of all, cheese is right there in the name! It is versatile and can be the main dish when paired with nearly everything. Throw some green beans or baked beans on the side, and you have a lunch or dinner that almost everyone can enjoy on this 250th Anniversary of America. As a side dish, Stouffer’s Mac and Cheese (24 o...

DEALS & CONTESTS

My Favorite Birthday Deals & Goodies

Military life moves fast. One minute you are planning a normal week, and the next you are juggling drill weekends, TDY, school pickups, a random appointment you forgot about, and somebody asking what is for dinner. So if your birthday is coming up, let me put you on to something that feels like a little win. Birthday freebies and birthday savings coming right up! Whether you are active duty, a vet...

DEALS & CONTESTS

5 min read

Pet-Friendly Stays: Kona Kai Resort

I didn’t expect a PCS stopover to feel like an actual vacation, but that’s exactly what happened when the dogs and I checked into the Kona Kai Resort in San Diego. If you’ve ever PCS’d with a dog, you know the standard: cramped rooms, weird carpet smells, and taking your pet out through six hallways and an elevator at 2 a.m. None of that happened here. It felt like we accidentally booked a getaway...

TRAVEL

Are You Ready for This Year's Military Spouse Appreciation Day's Stuff Your Kindle Day? It's Happening on 5/8/26!

Summer is almost upon us and I don't know about you, but I can't wait to enjoy the beautiful weather with a good book! Not sure where to begin with finding you next read? Well, the timing couldn't be more perfect, because we have a special treat for you! We’ve partnered with MilspouseAuthors.com to bring you a great way to add some military-affiliated authors to your TBR and to STUFF YOUR Kindle. ...

DEALS & CONTESTS

Wander & Wine: Coastal Sips – Alma Rosa Winery – Solvang, CA

“Where the breeze meets the barrel, and the story is written in sea salt and sunlight.” Some wines taste like a place. Alma Rosa tastes like the coast. The whole west coast. Set in the rolling hills of the Santa Ynez Valley, just a short, golden drive from Solvang, Alma Rosa Winery captures the soft wildness of California’s Central Coast. Here, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay aren’t just grown, they’re ...

HOME & FAMILY

Enjoying Some Fun & Sun in Jacksonville, Florida

I recently spent a weekend in Jacksonville, Florida and I must say the city did not disappoint. When I think of sunshine and fun, the state of Florida instantly comes to mind. I booked a hotel and got a great deal using USAA Perks. I must say I’ve used this service for a few things like hotels, rental cars, and attractions and I love the military discounts and savings. Anytime I’m in a new city, I...

HOME & FAMILY

Wander & Wine: The Chateau on the Hill – Inn at Churon Winery – Temecula, CA

High above the valley floor, where the air is a little quieter and the vines feel just a little more reverent, sits Inn at Churon Winery, a place that looks like it was poured straight out of Bordeaux and left to rest beneath a Temecula sky. It’s not trying to be trendy. It’s not asking for your attention, and that’s exactly why it gets it.Pull into the circular drive and you’re met with stone arc...

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