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Fast fact: Our blog will publish it’s 3000th (yes, you read that right!) blog post in 2023. All of the content is brought to you by empowered experience volunteer bloggers and insightful expert bloggers. You name a topic that a military spouse or organization could write about, we’ve probably got it. Current topics include PCS, deployment, parenting, finances, solidarity, humor, milspouse experiences, expert advice, and more. And if you don’t find what you’re looking for, you can always join us as a blogger to share your story!

A Little Pep Talk…

A Little Pep Talk…

by | Sep 21, 2015 | , ,

A few anniversaries ago, my husband surprised me with a small gift. It was one of those Army wife stickers. But not just any sticker—one  that said “Army Wife: Toughest Job in the Army.”

I was touched at the gesture, said a polite “Thank you?” (yes, with a question mark at the end), and put it on my car.

In my heart of hearts, I didn’t know how to react to the gift. I mean, yeah, sure, being a military spouse is a tough thing about 98% of the time, but it’s not like I’m getting deployed for a year at a time and carrying a rucksack on my back on a regular basis.

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How Do I Find an Auto Mechanic I Can Trust?

How Do I Find an Auto Mechanic I Can Trust?

by | Sep 20, 2015 | , ,

Many people consider their car their baby. And like a baby, it needs good care and proper handling.

So, how can you find a reliable, trustworthy mechanic worthy of your car?

Thirty years ago, it may not have been that hard to find a great mechanic who could open your hood and immediately diagnose the problem. But today’s cars have a lot of computerized components, and without expensive diagnostic equipment, it can be difficult to determine what ails a vehicle.

Melani Scamardo, director of auto advice with USAA, offers these pointers for choosing a mechanic who’s up to the task.

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Choosing a Certificate Program Through MyCAA

Choosing a Certificate Program Through MyCAA

by | Sep 13, 2015 | , ,

If you’re a military spouse and you’ve been approved for MyCAA financial assistance, then you now have lots of options to study and advance your career. One option you might want to consider is a certificate program.

One of the main benefits of a certificate program is a faster completion timeline than an associate’s degree, which means you’ll be working sooner and earning a steady income earlier. These programs are also ideal for people who already have a degree but want to expand their skills and stand out among potential job candidates.

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Should a Military Family Buy a Home?

Should a Military Family Buy a Home?

by | Sep 6, 2015 | , ,

Military families have major financial decisions to make every two or three years: With every PCS, they need to decide whether they will rent or buy a home. While the U.S. Census shows that the average American homebuyer lives in a home they purchase for roughly 13 years, a military family has likely moved at least four or five times during that same period. With such a high rate of moving, why would any military family ever consider buying a home?

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Check Your Marriage Thermostat

by | Sep 6, 2015 | , ,

I am blessed that my wife, Joy, the “joy” of my life, supports me in my crazy athletic endeavors. Today, I am in Myrtle Beach with almost 3,400 of my “closest friends” to play in a week long golf tournament. I’ve been doing this for most of the last 15 years, and I’ve developed some great relationships with a number of the players from around the country.

Usually, a small group of us rent a condo together and share expenses. We also share meals, talk trash about each other’s golf games, and make random wagers on our golf skills, or lack thereof.

This year, I was the first to arrive from our group. After calling my wife to let her know that I had gotten here safely, I got the guys and myself checked in with the management company. Next on the list was getting checked in for the tournament, shopping for some supplies, and opening the condo. I carried in my golf clubs, grocery bags, and luggage and went to the sink to wash my hands.

We had no hot water.

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Learning to Love Where We Live

Learning to Love Where We Live

by | Sep 5, 2015 | , ,

In this post-PCS season, I think it’s worth mentioning that every assignment every place you live, comes with bad things. In fact, I’m sure most of us could list off half a dozen things, without even thinking about it, that we don’t like about where we are currently stationed.

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