We CAN’T believe it’s almost that time of year again! Where in the world did the year go? Anyway, it’s time to start thinking about the military holiday mailing deadlines for our packages. Especially if we are overseas or sending to an overseas location, we have to think WAY ahead of Jingle Bells, reindeer, and Santa Clause! And in some…
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2021 Military Holiday Mailing Deadlines
Practical Information You Need to Know About TRICARE as a New Spouse & Seasoned Spouse
This post about the Military Healthcare TRICARE will be updated each year by or around 1 October when TRICARE releases any new information or changes in coverages. 2021 Open Season begins on 8 November and runs through 13 December. When I first became a military spouse I never even thought twice about healthcare. Mainly because my parents made sure I…
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Save Money on Back to School Items During Your State’s Tax-Free Weekend
Mark your calendars now for the Back to School Tax-Free Weekends for 2021! Find out what states will offer tax-free weekends and which ones will not. Wasn’t it just the other day when we virtually said goodbye to all our friends at the end of a very unusual school year again for many students? Now we are nearing the start…
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What to do When You Feel Lonely as a Military Spouse
As a military spouse, do you find you struggle with feelings of loneliness? Especially after a PCS move or during deployment? You’re not alone because even for seasoned military spouses, loneliness creeps in. So for new military spouses, it is understandable you are struggling too. Getting married is an exciting time and I thought a great adventure was ahead as…
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Why Every Military Family Needs to Know the Importance of OPSEC
The first time I heard the acronym OPSEC, I had just joined my first military spouse’s group. Not wanting to look like a freshly minted spouse I didn’t ask what this OPSEC was all about. However, as time went on I learned as a military spouse I should always be aware of my surroundings and who may be listening to…
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