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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: How to Prepare for your Mammogram
The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know Breast Cancer affects 1 in 8 women in the U.S. every year? Throughout the year you’ll see people wear or display a pink ribbon. The ...
5 Easy Ways to Deal with Stress
Unfortunately, stress is something that we will never be able to get away from, but luckily, all stress isn’t bad. Eustress is a positive form of stress that benefits health, motivation, performance, ...
Boost Your Vitamin D Levels this Winter!
The winter months can be long, cold and draining. During the spring and summer, you get plenty of exposure to the sunlight which is a great source of Vitamin D. However, once winter hits your sunny da...
The Benefit Every Military Family Should Actually Be Using
FSA open enrollment started November 10th, if I’m being honest, it used to be one of those emails I’d immediately ignore, and the flyers in the mail…I just trashed right away. The words “Flexible Spen...
Challenge Accepted – Let’s Show Some Gratitude!
What exactly is gratitude? Gratitude is the act of being thankful, showing appreciation and returning kindness. As the year slowly comes to an end, this is a great time to do a little self-reflection ...
Surviving Sniffle Season: Hacks for Keeping Kids Healthy
Winter is coming…which means the parade of runny noses, coughs, and school nurse phone calls is about to begin. If you’re like me, you’ve already got tissues in every bag and a humidifier running like...
Murphy’s Law, Military Life & the One Thing Keeping Me on Track: OIKOS Protein Shakes
Have you ever had one of those mornings where everything that can go wrong… does?Welcome to Monday. In a military household. Where the phrase “Murphy’s Law” doesn’t just exist—it THRIVES. Let me walk ...
Fiji Feels without the Flight: A Hydration Lifestyle Moment
There’s something about drinking water that feels like a whole experience when you make it intentional. You’re not just staying hydrated. You’re creating a vibe. That’s where Fiji Water comes in.Okay,...
Challenge Accepted – Who Said Salad Had to be Boring?
If you’ve been following the Challenge Accepted Series, this is the second part of a healthy eating challenge. This series of blogs are aimed to help you become a better version of yourself in terms o...
Popsicles to Help You Stay Hydrated This Summer
This summer is already heating up, and I am always looking for ways to keep everyone hydrated and cool! I don’t know about your kids, but when mine get going outside, I am constantly reminding them to...
SHAKE-ing Up the Summer with a Fizzy Twist
As things really heat up during the summer months I’m always looking for ways to get in “healthier” treat options for my whole family! So what better way than to make your normal “shake” with more Fib...
Challenge Accepted – I Dare You to Eat Your Fruits and Veggies!
My Military Lifestyle is bringing you a series of blogs called Challenge Accepted. These blogs are aimed to help you become a better version of yourself in terms of health and wellness. We are challen...
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National Pizza Month celebrates pizza’s popularity and its cultural and culinary significance. The idea was first suggested in 1984 by Gerry Durnell, the publisher of Pizza Today Magazine. He intended to praise the pizza business and show some love to the millions of people nationwide who enjoy it every year. The suggestion is that pizza lovers explore new flavors and appreciate the craftsmanship ...
To Pumpkin or Not to Pumpkin: Your Fall Recipe Guide
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 like me, you scour every source you can to find fun and new pumpkin recipes. Apple cider donuts? Yes, please. Cinnamon rolls? I’ll take two. Coffee cake? You had me at struesel. This is the time of year ...
VA DIC Benefits in 2026: Who Qualifies, Monthly Payments & How to Apply
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 payment that some surviving spouses and family members may receive for years, and potentially for life.It's called Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), and for an eligible family, it can make ...
