Articles by Rachel Slack
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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 intent...
The Scariest Thing This October? Your Dog’s Breath
Ghosts, scary movies, and things that are spooky in the night may get all the attention this October, but there is something even scarier lurking in our house…dog breath. While we are stocking up on t...
The Bowl Is Full
Being a cat mom is basically having a tiny, furry roommate who contributes absolutely nothing financially, yet somehow has very strong opinions about everything.Where I sit? Wrong. When I wake up? Als...
Follow Me...Just Like My Dog Does
I swear my dog has absolutely no concept of time… until food is involved. I can say, “We are leaving in five minutes,” and get zero reaction. Somehow, at approximately almost dinner time, I suddenly h...
Could You Tell the Difference in Just 28 Days?
As pet owners, we all want to believe we’ve found “the one” when it comes to our pet’s food. If we are being honest, most of us stick with what we know because changing foods can feel like a gamble. W...
Game Day With My Dog: World Cup Soccer Fun and Beggin’ Treats
Soccer fever is here! One of the biggest events of the year. Naturally, when World Cup fever started creeping in, I did what any reasonable fan would do: I bought a soccer ball, put together a game da...
Why Click2Go Has Become My Favorite Military Life Hack
One of my favorite ways to save time lately has been using Click2Go Commissary Ordering, especially on beach days with Zero.On nice California mornings, we’ll head to the beach near the Air Force Base...
Hot Girl Summer? My Cat Said Make It Fish Girl Summer
There are two types of summer people: the ones booking beach trips with their dogs…and the ones staying home with the fan blasting while their cat lives their best spoiled indoor life. With my cat we ...
Cat Heart Health
Military life teaches you to live with change. New duty stations. New routines. New rhythms every few years. In the middle of all that transition, our cats become part of the emotional anchor of home....
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...
Saturday Mornings with Zero: Sleep, Breakfast & a Beach Day Routine
Come spend a Saturday morning in the life of my pit bull, Zero.Saturdays hit different in our house. There is no rushing, just the luxury of sleeping in, which, if you ask Zero, is the absolute best p...
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...
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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 our furry family members a constantly ringing doorbell, glowing costumes, and continuous strangers knocking can feel like a full blown home invasion. The unexpected noises and door repeatedly opening c...
SGLI vs. VGLI: What Happens to Your Life Insurance When You Leave the Military?
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 overlooked what would happen to my life insurance.I left without enrolling in Veterans' Group Life Insurance (VGLI), and I didn't fully understand when my military coverage would end.If nobody walked ...
VA Home Loans: How to Get a Good Deal and Avoid Costly Refinancing Traps
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 headline promised.Some people fall for it. Don’t be one of them.That's exactly the situation we want to help you avoid. Whether you're buying your first home with a VA loan or considering refinancing ...
