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Building an Emergency Fund when you're “Part-Time” Military
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...
VSO 101 - Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
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 mem...
Mission Ready Resources: The Military Family's Toolkit
As military families, we are blessed to have a variety of FREE resources available to us throughout our military journey. We have pulled together some of the most common ones to have all in one place ...
Military Life Doesn’t Come With a Manual, But It Does Come With Support
Military life is full of moments that shape us. Some are exciting, like arriving at a new duty station, welcoming a new family member, celebrating a promotion, or preparing for a new opportunity. Othe...
Wearing the Uniform on the Fourth of July
Okay, let me tell you this now like a big sister would, because nobody really explains this part of Guard life beforehand. Wearing the uniform on the Fourth of July feels a little emotional in the wei...
When Annual Training turns me into a Solo Parent
Let me just say this upfront, because I wish someone had said it to me like this. Annual Training will humble you real fast when it turns you into a solo parent. I don’t mean that in a dramatic way. I...
Memorial Day Feels Different When You Wear the Uniform
There’s a shift that happens when you put on the uniform. Memorial Day stops being just a long weekend. It stops being about sales, lake plans, or the unofficial start of summer. It becomes quieter. H...
VSO 101 - Love Your Family by Setting Up All of Your Benefits – Survivor Benefit Program
This month, we’re going to cover how to set up your Survivor Benefit Plan or SBP. For those unfamiliar with the term, the SBP provides a monthly payment to a surviving spouse or other qualified family...
The Best of Both Worlds…or Is It?
If you grew up on Hannah Montana, then you already know the line we were sold: “You get the best of both worlds…” Honestly? That’s exactly how the National Guard gets marketed: Civilian life and milit...
VSO 101 – Learn More About the PACT Act
Signed by President Biden on 10 August 2022, the PACT Act is a comprehensive set of rules and directives to the VA on toxic exposure. The full name of the law is The Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath R...
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot – Learning the Lingo Series: Don’t Panic with the Paperwork!
Paperwork! So…Much…Paperwork! Throughout your military career (and beyond, honestly), you are going to encounter a LOT of DoD Forms and other types of paperwork in most military things…housing, medica...
Your Next Mission Starts Here: Turning Military Experience Into an IT Career
One day, the uniform comes off for the last time, and for many service members and military families, that moment brings a big question: What’s next?The transition to civilian life isn’t just about fi...
More For You
Welcome back everyone! This month we are going to feature another great debut author and military spouse, Rosamaria Mancini! Rosamaria shares her unique story of her move from the world she knows in New York to her life abroad with her military husband! I know we can all relate to this story. She sought connection in podcasts. I am totally guilty of this, but catch me with an audiobook instead. So...
Creating the Perfect Cozy Fall Spot for Your Cat
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 perfect time for them to master the art of lounging in a cozy and snug corner! Chasing the Autumn Sun:The angle of the sunlight changes when fall arrives, those bright spots on the floor shift making ...
How to Keep Pets Calm When Trick-or-Treaters Arrive
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...
