Military spouses often face the challenge of finding employment every few years after a PCS move. For some spouses, extra income or “fun money” is all they need. Sometimes stay-at-home moms enjoy having a small at-home business to earn extra income and to get out of the house for more socializing and adult time. From direct sales to starting a small business,opportunitiesare endless. MilPrenuers: militaryentrepreneursare the result of dedication and PCS frustration. CHECK OUT STACIE'S PROFILE ON MILITARY TOWN ADVISOR Stacie Watts,REALTOR The Real Estate Group 1112-F Eden Way N Chesapeake, VA ... read more
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Summer is the perfect time to get the kids out of the house and to have some fun. There are plenty of Summer camps in the Biloxi and Gulfport areas, however, the average camp runs up to $200 per week. I've compiled a list of affordable and great things to do on the Gulf Coast. Reading is Fun Harrison County Libraries have free summer reading programs, and most run weekly. The programs are an hour long, and within that hour, children will see a special guest, listen to stories, and make crafts, all while being encouraged to read. Last year we saw circus clowns, park rangers, and the 4H-Club. A... read more
What family doesn't love a good military discount? In 2001, Terrance Thomas, a Navy Veteran felt the same way when he co-founded the Military and Veterans Discount Center (MVDC). His vision was to create a place where military families, active or veteran, could find great military discounts. After having a bad experience and hassling with AT&T over their advertised discount, he felt it was necessary to help other military families learn about offered discounts and have documentation to receive the discounts. Military and Veterans Discount Center (MVDC) has the largest collection of military a... read more
*** Military Town Advisor is a website with neighborhood reviews , military housing reviews , and much more. It has everything you need to know before you PCS to a new town.*** Deployment Countdown: 275...100...25...1...1/2 hour The first thing we spouses do as soon as our active duty loved ones leave is start the deployment countdown. It's hard to use a physical calendar when dates are always changing - you need a lot of whiteout. When my husband deployed, my kids would always ask how many more days until Daddy would be home. It's hard for kids to grasp such a large number of days when they ... read more
Virginia Zoo in Norfolk The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk is a 53-acre zoo located adjacent to Lafayette Park in Norfolk, Virginia. The zoo opened in 1900, and was accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in 1987. Hours: Sunday hours 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Our Favorites at the Zoo in Norfolk Giraffes - I love to see the giraffes interacting with the other animals and reaching up to eat leaves off a tree. The platform is high up so you can see them at eye level. Elephants - The elephants are located around the corner from the giraffes. The elephants are not always out for kids to see. Sometim... read more