How to Ship Your Car Overseas with the Military
Woohoo! OCONUS duty station here you come! But, also, what do you do with your stateside care? The answer to that is kind of complicated, unfortunately. Which is we pulled together this everything guide to how to ship your car overseas with the military. How to Ship Your Car Overseas When you’re PCSing within the […]
These Airlines Offer Military Discounts on Flights and Baggage
It’s vacation time, baby, and you’re ready to hop on a jet to somewhere. But also, that’s expensive and you’d like to make it a little bit cheaper. You’d like, perhaps, some sweet military discounts on flights and baggage. Keep reading to learn all the details about scoring a deal on your next flight or […]
15 Care Packages Every New Mom Will Love
Adding a new child to your family can be stressful and joyful, beautiful and frankly a little messy. But most of all, it’s a celebration! You’ll love gifting these care packages every new mom will love! Busy Mom’s Survival Kit It’s the happiest, and busiest, time in the new parents’ lives so far. They’ve got […]
A Step By Step Guide To Creating The Perfect Chemo Care Package
Getting news about a friend or loved one’s cancer diagnosis can throw anyone for a loop. But what you’re doing now, right here by reading this, is important. You are showing up for your friend and getting the best tips to creating the perfect chemo care package. Keep reading for your step-by-step guide! You’re A […]
How to Spot the Signs of an Emotionally Abusive Friendship
“If you’re my friend, you should…” “I’m asking you to do this as a friend!” “We’re friends so I know you won’t mind helping me with…” These are all phrases that might be signs of an emotionally abusive friendship, a connection that takes advantage of your relationship in ways that only benefit one person. Unfortunately, […]
What Every Military Spouse Should Know About Divorce (Even If You’re Happily Married)
Please note: This article is not professional legal advice and is meant for entertainment purposes only. Consult a practicing lawyer in your area for information on your particular situation. When you get married, divorce is likely not on your radar. However, for some military couples, divorce eventually does become a reality. While the majority of […]
What to Expect When Your Loved One Attends Basic Training
by Meg Flanagan Your loved one is off to join the military. As they head to basic training, often called “boot camp,” you’ll need to do a little learning of your own. Welcome to your new role as a military-connected family member! Let’s walk through everything you need to know so you can be ready, […]
Here’s What You Should Know When PCSing to Okinawa
by Meg Flanagan Konnichiwa and welcome to your beautiful Okinawa military base, your island home for the next three-ish years. Okinawa, the most southern prefecture in Japan, is a gorgeous sub-tropical paradise and your new favorite duty station. Having spent three glorious, magical years here, I can assure you that you, too, can love Okinawa […]
10 Things You Should Know When Choosing a DoD School
by Meg Flanagan Hello and welcome to your crash course in everything DoDEA. That’s the Department of Defense Education Action or, in other simple terms, public K-12 schools located on military installations, serving military families and funded by (you guessed it) the Department of Defense (DoD). There are a few important things to know about […]
Here’s How to Fill Out a USPS Customs Form
by Meg Flanagan You’ve got your care package all wrapped up and it’s ready to send. Now, just to stroll into the post office and hand it over, right? Wrong! Before you send your carefully wrapped gifts on their way, you’ll need to complete a USPS customs form first. It’s definitely overwhelming to complete the […]
