How much candy do you wind up with when Halloween is said and done? Rather than have it tempt you lying around the house, consider donating it for our Troops & Veterans! You can collect your personal candy (up to 10 lbs.) and send it to Soldiers’ Angels, drop it off at a local collection site, or you can become a collection site to send more than 10 lbs of candy. (Please note that you are responsi...
Step aside, standard party snacks—this Halloween, it’s time to elevate your hosting game with a Halloween Charcuterie Board! This wickedly creative and visually stunning display will impress your guests while serving hauntingly delicious treats. You, too, can prepare the perfect Halloween Charcuterie Board for your party. So, dust off your cauldron and get ready to brew some magic in the kitchen! ...
These healthy Halloween candy alternatives are surprisingly delicious – your kids may even be excited to see some of them in their trick-or-treat bag! As a parent who is always encouraging healthy eating with my family, the one thing that always seems exhausting is finding alternative snacks to hand out at Halloween versus candy. Yes, I am that person. The one that kids sometime frown after visiti...
When I separated from the USAF in 2024, life insurance was the last thing on my mind.I was focused on clearing the post, turning in gear, and figuring out what came next. Somewhere in that process, I ...
Everyone who has gotten a VA loan knows how annoying the torrent of mailers promising "no-cost VA refinancing" with "record-low rates" are. Every one of them looks official. None offered the deal the ...
Halloween has a way of making dinner feel like an afterthought. Between getting costumes together, finding the candy you definitely bought but somehow can’t find, getting the kids out the door, headin...
Veterans Day makes me think about the people who served before me, especially my grandfather. As an active-duty Navy Sailor, I understand how much preparation goes into being ready when others are cou...
Most veterans know that filing a VA disability claim can be frustrating. What they may not realize is that they don't have to pay someone to help them file their initial claim.That matters because som...
Fall is upon us, and that means cooler temperatures, fall foliage, a new season of The Great British Bake Off, and lots and lots of pumpkins. That also means it’s baking season! If you’re anything lik...
When most military families hear about VA survivor benefits, they think about life insurance or a one-time death gratuity. That makes sense, but it overlooks an important benefit: a monthly, tax-free ...
When people hear “part-time military,” they often picture one weekend a month and two weeks in the summer. Most National Guard members know that’s rarely reality.You’re balancing a civilian career, mi...
When the crisp autumn air has arrived and leaves begin to fall, we as humans aren’t the only ones looking to get a little extra cozy. Our feline friends are natural-born heat seekers, and fall is the ...
Halloween night is filled with spooky costumes, tasty treats, and neighborhood cheer. The air is crisp, leaves are falling, the neighborhood is decorated, and the bowl of candy is ready. Though, for o...
You step through the front door, and there they are. You walk into the bathroom, only to turn around and see a tiny familiar paw sliding under the door. For a lot of cat owners, having that distinct f...
We had the best summer visiting several beaches this summer that weren't too far from Washington D.C. Picture the heart of summer...I'm talking about being immediately as sticky as the devil's armpit,...
October is POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) Awareness Month. This is a time dedicated to illuminating a complex chronic condition that is invisible to the naked eye, but it affects millions. As a military spouse who lives with POTS, I know the daily challenges and how widely misunderstood this autonomic dysfunction is. It introduces a unique layer of difficulty, as military life de...
This month I’m going to cover a benefit many veterans and their families have never heard of: Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (CAFC). With this program, the VA pays qualified family members for the time and effort they put into providing Personal Care Services for their disabled veteran spouse, parent, etc. Personal Care Services are services a Veteran needs help with from another p...
The hottest part of the Summer is over, so it’s time to look at a more full-bodied beer for cooler afternoons and evenings. An excellent example of an Autumn brew is the Belgian Saison. It has a slightly hazy, golden body with a very dense head. The aroma is light floral with a strong spice note. The flavor combines soft malt with mild hops. For the texture or feel on the tongue, there is a little...
