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    Keep Your Budget Happy with Purchasing Power

    September 2, 2021 - By 

    This post was sponsored by Purchasing Power as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. No matter how well you plan, life is full of unexpected surprises. For federal government employees, retirees and military retirees, Purchasing Power offers a way to take care of things when unexpected expenses occur. The best part is being able to get what you need, when you need it, without the added worry of accruing interest, hidden fees or credit checks. Be Prepared for Financial Surprises I’ve been an Army wife for nearly 20…

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    Here’s to 18 Years of Marriage

    May 31, 2020 - By 

    On this day, 18 years ago, I joined the Army. Just kidding…I actually got married. But it was to a man in the military, and when we walked out of the church and through the arch of sabers, I got slight sword smack on my backside and a polite “Welcome to the Army Ma’am.” And me, my husband, and the Army have been together ever since. Being a military wife has certainly been challenging. We’ve gone through several long deployments, often with limited communication. My husband has missed so many special occasions that when I look through a stack of…

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    10 Ways to Help a Mom When Their Spouse is Deployed

    February 5, 2020 - By 

    The article highlights ten practical ways to support a military spouse during their partner's deployment. Suggestions include bringing meals, providing child care, and offering handyman help. The author emphasizes the importance of proactive assistance, as many spouses may struggle to ask for help during challenging times. Simple gestures and communication can make a significant difference.

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    Military Wife Life: Christmas with a Husband Deployed

    December 10, 2019 - By 

    In my 17 years as a military wife, I have spent many a Christmas with my husband deployed. This time it’s different, however, because there’s a four-year-old little boy just discovering the wonders of the Christmas season and depending on me to channel my inner Santa enough to create a memorable family holiday experience. A major attitude shift from Grinch to Santa In previous, child-free years, I’d skip the whole business of putting up a Christmas tree and decorations when my husband was deployed. I thought I was going to get away with it this time too, until my son…