Why American Sniper is important for military wives, you ask? I know what I want to say, but I’m having difficulty finding the right words. “War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much…
Are you looking for tips on how to have a Walt Disney World Vacation for Military Families? I’ve got covered! Disney World is said to be the “most magical place on earth.” However, magical can also be a synonym for expensive, especially for a military family on a tight budget! To help ease the burden…
This is the story of Soldier to Civilian (Part 2) – The Process. Thank you for reading this next step in our journey. Soldier to Civilian (Part 2) – The Process Welcome back readers of Clay’s Corner. Today is Part 2 of my Soldier to Civilian transition story entitled “The Process.” In case you missed…
I’m going to talk about my husband as a soldier to civilian. My husband, Clay, retired after 20+ years of service in the United States Army. Over the past 20 years of his career, his life was reminiscent of the Johnny Cash song, “I’ve been everywhere.” Clay PCS’d (Permanent Change of Station – military lingo…
This is the true story of how I went from a Soldier to Civilian. I hope you enjoy it. Soldier to Civilian (Part 1) – The Decision Hello, readers of Clay’s Corner. My wife (a.k.a. The Wiffffff, a.k.a. Laura, a.k.a. The Official Blogger of the Family) asked me to share my transition story. I’m not a…
How Do You Bloom When War Comes Home? The pomp and circumstance of Soldiers returning home from war can be exhilarating. Military spouses have a strict checklist we adhere to as homecomings near. House cleaned? Check. Vehicles cleaned? Check. Perfect outfit for ourselves and our children? Double check. Tie up any loose ends? Triple check….
Wondering how to save money at the commissary? You’re going to want to read this. How To Save Money At The Commissary Whether you’re new or a seasoned pro commissary shopper, there are a multitude of ways to save yourself and your family a ton of money while you shop. Prices are always comparable to…
In this post you’ll learn all bout transitioning from the military. I recently retired from Active Duty Army after 20+ years of service. My transition from the military back to what is affectionately referred to as the “civilian world” was fairly easy, but a little bumpy along the way. I hope to share with you…
My kids didn’t pick the military life, but we are grateful for it. This is our story. I remember reading a post on Military Spouse titled My Son Didn’t Choose His Military Life and I Feel Guilty about it. I was a bit saddened by this article. Was the Army always a piece of cake…
You could say that when I married my husband I also married the Army. The Army provided us the opportunity to travel throughout the country, but the Army also took away opportunities because of deployments and training exercises. Through the good and the bad, there it was. I have never been one of those wives…
It is here. It’s there. It is everywhere. It isn’t being used, but is kept “just in case” or “it is worth so much money.” If you are an Army wife, you know exactly what I am talking about. Yes! The Army gear! In this post, we will talk about this annoyance and something to…
I collaborated with Starbucks to share about bridging the gap between military and civilians. Since 2013, Starbucks has hired more than 10,000 military spouses and veterans and is committed to hiring at least 15,000 more. After joining the United States Army at the ripe old age of 19, my first interaction with civilians was during…