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Debt Reduction
Eliminating debt frees up money used for payments and saves interest. Doing so frees up funds for saving, investing, and lifestyle.Where to start:Your local installation has financial counselors avail...
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POW/MIA Recognition Day began with the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia. It was founded in 1966 to lobby the U.S. government and the United Nations for treatment of Prisoners of War in accordance with the Geneva Convention and information on servicemembers declared Missing in Action. Before their efforts, families received little to no information abo...
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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 for you to save. Crisis Resources:Veterans Crisis LineDiscover More: veteranscrisisline.netCall: 988, then Press 1Text: 838255Emergency ServicesCall 911Visit your nearest emergency roomMilitary Resour...
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The Coastline Cure: Making Memories in the Mid-Atlantic Sand!
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, and melting the moment you step outside! The kids are climbing the walls, they're hungry for the nineteenth time today, the phone won't stop buzzing, the laundry seems to pile up fast, and don't get ...
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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...
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October is National Pizza Month!
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 ...
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At twenty-five years, Patriot Day is still our newest day of remembrance. Most of the population who experienced it, or learned about it through the media, are still around today. It is as much on the minds of many Americans today as was Pearl Harbor or the Challenger Disaster for those generations. In New York, Pennsylvania, and the Pentagon, ceremonies will be held to honor those who did not go ...
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Survival Mode: It’s Just You & the Pets
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You Are Not Forgotten: National POW/MIA Recognition Day
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Members Only | Author Spotlight – Rosamaria Mancini
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...
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Mission Ready Resources: The Military Family's Toolkit
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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, and melting the moment you step outside! The kids are climbing the walls, they're hungry for the nineteenth time today, the phone won't stop buzzing, the laundry seems to pile up fast, and don't get ...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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At twenty-five years, Patriot Day is still our newest day of remembrance. Most of the population who experienced it, or learned about it through the media, are still around today. It is as much on the minds of many Americans today as was Pearl Harbor or the Challenger Disaster for those generations. In New York, Pennsylvania, and the Pentagon, ceremonies will be held to honor those who did not go ...
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When the house is empty, your spouse is away, and you’re holding down the fort solo with your furry crew. Survival mode isn’t about thriving or getting a five-star review. It’s about minimal friction and maximum sanity. Keeping the peace requires a blend of low-effort entertainment, gentle routines, and accepting that your pets are just furry toddlers with worse impulse control than you. So here’s...
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POW/MIA Recognition Day began with the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia. It was founded in 1966 to lobby the U.S. government and the United Nations for treatment of Prisoners of War in accordance with the Geneva Convention and information on servicemembers declared Missing in Action. Before their efforts, families received little to no information abo...
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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...
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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 for you to save. Crisis Resources:Veterans Crisis LineDiscover More: veteranscrisisline.netCall: 988, then Press 1Text: 838255Emergency ServicesCall 911Visit your nearest emergency roomMilitary Resour...
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PCS orders can change your address in a matter of months, but they should not have to erase your career momentum.For military spouses, a portable career is more than a job labeled “remote.” The goal is to find work built around skills that employers need in many places, credentials you can transfer or maintain, an employer that can keep you on through a move, or a client base that can travel with ...