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 How Military Brides Can Get Free Wedding Dresses
I did not have a “say yes to the dress moment.” I had a lot of, “oh my gawd, no” moments, but when I put on the dress that I would eventually pick for our wedding, I didn’t cry or get choked up. I didn’t proclaim to my assembled family that this was “the one.” […]
Dear “Just a” Military Wife: To the Spouse Who Feels Out of Place
Dear “Just a” Military Wife, My phone dinged the other day and I found myself habitually reaching for it, swiping the screen, and reading your email. You asked me how to feel part of the military community, how to get support– after all you were just a National Guard wife. It’s a refrain I’ve heard often […]
10 Facts You Don’t Know About the TRICARE Dental Program
This post was sponsored by the MetLife TRICARE Dental Program as part of an Ambassador Program for Influence Central. When I first became a military spouse, I was a little skeptical about the health care services available to me. After all, I had heard a lot of complaining and cynical comments about it all. It […]
6 Money Hacks to Save More at the Commissary
There are a lot of misconceptions about Commissaries, especially when it comes to the variety of products and the price of them. It’s true, shoppers at Commissaries are able to save money, but I think a lot of people think that the savings are unbelievable. By law, Commissaries must sell their products at cost. Commissaries […]
Commissary 101: The Basics
The Commissary is not your average off-base, civilian grocery store. I’m not saying that to scare you; I’m just letting you know. Especially if you’re very new to military life, it can be a little intimidating. (I know I was the first few times we went!) There are certain procedures, rules, and policies put in […]
7 Easy DIYs Any Bride Can Do to Save Money on Her Wedding
If you’re a bride (or are helping one) planning your wedding, here are seven DIYs that I used to personalize our wedding. I hope they inspire you and help you! 1. Easy Classy Wedding Invite DIY Unwilling to pay hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars on our wedding invitations (which most people eventually throw away […]
