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 selling makeup and candles to cooking products and lingerie, there is a direct sales opportunity for everyone. Recently, a group of military spouses created a direct sales business called Homecoming Trunk Shows and we met with a Navy Wife who is stylist for Homecoming Trunk Shows... read more
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Your soldier comes home from work and mentions the “D” word. He hands you papers and a wave of worry overcomes your body. To anyone not in the military, this would sound like divorce. But we know all too well as military girlfriends, fiancés, and wives; I’m talking about deployment. Along with orders comes a long to do list, and a question that some spouses consider: "Do I move home or stay during deployment?" While some of us tend to look at our PCS move as home, others still consider their parents' house, their hometown, or their birthplace their home. For me, New York is just somewhere I’m... read more
Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger in l986 designated each April as The Month of the Military ChildĀ. Children serve along side their active duty parent(s) and deserve the respect and admiration just as much, if not more, than their parents. They didn't choose this lifestyle, but they are among the most proud to live it. I've always admired military children. They become the man or woman of the house when their parent deploys. They get to know their parent via Skype, email and care packages. Children are sad that their parent is deployed, but they love to tell people about how proud th... read more
May 9-12, 2013: The Players Championship THE PLAYERS Championship is offering free tickets for military (active duty) and discounted tickets for veterans. THE PLAYERS Championship has been one of the PGA TOUR 's most coveted titles. Held annually in May, THE PLAYERS is one of the most anticipated tournaments on the PGA TOUR calendar, boasting not only the strongest field but also the biggest purse on the PGA TOUR. THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass is a golf course built with both the pros and the fans in mind. The course, owned by the PGA TOUR, first hosted THE PLAYERS in 1982 and is... read more
My husband was very excited the other day when a buddy of his told him about Marines' Memorial Association membership. As a military family, planning a trip is always difficult. Trips are usually booked last minute with my husband's Navy schedule and we are always searching for something within our budget . Marines' Memorial Association The Marines' Memorial Association is a club open to all Veterans who honorably served in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces as well as current members of the U. S. Military forces . The Marines' Memorial Association offers a variety of Veterans t ravel benefi... read more