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Navy Events and How I Survive Them
A few weeks ago, we attended a Navy event. Hubby told me about this weeks in advance, but it went in one ear and out the other. Nope, didn’t even write it on my calendar. He mentioned it a couple of days beforehand. And yes, I tried to get out of it. And of course, he reminded me how much he paid for the tickets, so I sucked it up and went.
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List of Veterans Day Discounts and Promotions
Veterans Day is November 11. Veterans Day honors military personnel who have served in the United States Armed Forces. It falls on a Sunday this year but will be observed by the government Monday, November 12. Some school systems will be closed and others will open. Our kids will be in school on Monday. While they are in school, hubby and I will enjoy exploring D.C. and a few of the Veterans Day Discounts and Promotions at local and national businesses.
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12 Ways to Make your Winter PCS as Painless as Possible
For many families, PCS season has come and gone, but for those preparing for a winter change of station, PCS season hasn’t even begun. With the potential for snow, ice, and frigid temperatures, a winter PCS can seem more daunting than mere mention of the words “polar vortex”. Don’t panic—while there are disadvantages to moving long distance during the winter months, there are also some advantages you can look forward to:
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Here We Are Just Surviving A PCS From Hawaii
How are we surviving our latest PCS? Boy oh boy. It’s been the most interesting one for sure, but in a nutshell, we haven’t totally flipped our wigs yet. We’ve been close, but everyone is still alive and functioning. Every day I remind myself that we are just out here living and SURVIVING A PCS LIKE A BOSS! Let me start with Carlos. #TeamCarlos left the island before any of us. He flew the friendly skies with Delta Airlines and spent a month with my in-laws. Dude is still acting like he’s at his grandparents’ house. They allowed him to sit on the furniture or in their laps and do…
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Carlos Flying The Friendly Skies With Delta Cargo
So, we’ve left Hawaii and made it to our first stop safely. One important task we had to do before leaving the island was to ship Carlos. When you do an OCONUS (overseas PCS. Yes, Hawaii is in the US, but it’s considered an overseas move for the military) PCS you must ship your pets to your next duty station. And the only option you have is shipping your pet by air. And we did just that by using Delta Cargo.
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Why Do Many Military Families Move During The Summer
PCS season is here! If you live anywhere near a military base, you see trucks with crates moving about almost daily. Summer is a busy PCS time for military families all around the world. Why do military families love PCSing during the summer? School is out! It’s easier to transfer children during the summer months than smack dab in the middle of the school year or even worse, other times of the school year. We’ve done two mid-year moves. When we left Japan to Maryland, we moved
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It’s That Time Of Year
It’s that time of year for so many of us. That’s right, PCS season. Time to get up out of dodge! Time to purge and pack your crap and go. When I first became a Navy wife Facebook didn’t exist. The only thing accessible in meeting others outside of your local friends was a thing called chat groups or the phone hook-up. Yep, I was in a chat group on Yahoo. And yes, I did meet a spouse moving to the same area I was. Nowadays you have the ease of joining very specific groups for your new duty station. BUT, before you can get to your new duty station…
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Being A Mom As A Military Spouse
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of 1 Natural Way, a TRICARE breast pump provider. All opinions are entirely my own. Being a military spouse has its challenges when it comes to meeting and making friendships. Add having babies to the mix and boy oh boy. As a military family, we are usually thousands of miles away from family and need someone to lean on as we go through pregnancy, raising children, deployments, and life in general. Don’t make the same mistake this ole mama made thinking she could do it all on her own. Find yourself a strong support system. And yo, take people up…
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Get That Shower Sparkling
I wanna try something new. Let’s just call it MomJonz short and sweet blog posts. The purpose of this is to answer any question from readers, friends or random things I see posted on social media. The burning questions people want to ask. I promise, there’s no such thing as a crazy question, so ask me anything! So, let’s start with this question. What do I use to clean my shower? We all need a shower cleaner that works on that dirt and grime.
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Being A Military Family During The Holiday Season
It’s the holiday season, and I’m often asked this question, “Are you going home for the holidays?” Once I answer with a no, I receive a follow-up question….”What Can I Do For Your Family During This Holiday Season?” I won’t lie, during my earlier years, I used to give a blank stare and wonder why someone felt the need to do anything for my family. Did we look needy or something? Then it dawned on me. These co-workers, neighbors, and friends knew we were away from family and at times I was alone (hubby deployed). It wasn’t that they needed to give me anything, but they wanted to show love. So, what can…
