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ICE, ICE….Maybe?
The first time I heard the acronym “ICE,” I thought it stood for Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. And, while that is one reference for the thre..
Military Spouse Style…on a Budget!
One of the best things about military life is that there is always something going on–from unit barbecues or dining outs, training school graduatio..
Does PCSing Makes You Stop and Think, “How Lucky are We?”
My son came home from school recently telling me about all the places his classmates are moving to. Among them were Hawaii, Germany, and Texas. He s..
Staying Inside This 4th of July? Beat The Heat With A Capitol Fourth!
Beat The Heat and Watch A Capitol 4th on PBS!!
PCS Season: Who are the People In YOUR Neighborhood?
As I was walking through my neighborhood this weekend, the song “Who Are the People in Your Neighborhood?” from Sesame Street popped into my head.
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4 Ways to Emotionally Prepare for a PCS Move
I’m bracing for a move. Although my mind is reeling with task lists and thousands of various physical arrangements, I’m trying to emotionally prep. ..
Get Out and About with Free and Discounted Tickets for Military Families!
One thing my friends always say about me is that I cannot sit still. It is true, I have to be moving and doing something all the time. And I am alwa..
Are You a Member of the “I Lived Overseas Club?”
There is a secret club within the military. It has no special handshake, but you have to complete a task before you’re admitted, and your enrollment..
Making the Most of a Short Assignment
Recently, our family PCS’d after spending only 18 months in Texas. It seemed like as soon as we were finally unpacked in Texas, it was time to pack ..
NASCAR Driver Brad Keselowski Donates $20,000 to Military Families
Do you know how important a pit stop is? I didn’t understand it’s importance until recently, when I was fortunate to have met two of NMFA’s newest d..