Military parents: we’re one great big, loving, dysfunctional family. We may have a lot of differences, but we also have a lot in common. Find out the answers we received when we asked a group of military parents to complete the statement “you know you’re a military parent when…” 1. You stalk the mailman. You […]
Everything you need to know about the new Commissary and Exchange rules
Off DutyStarting on January 1, new rules went into effect that allow over 4 million veterans to have access to base commissaries, exchanges and more. Here’s the who, what, where, when and how of the new change so you can start to get your savings right away! Who is eligible? The new commissary and exchange rules […]
To the military parent: It’s time to let go
Off DutyWe all remember that first moment holding our babies in our arms. Their tiny little fingers clutching us. They needed us for everything. For 18 years or more, we’ve had them within arms reach; going to school events, cheering them on at sports games, staying up late to help with classroom projects, feeding groups of […]
Sandboxx Stories: Family Uses Sandboxx To Support Their Recruit at Marine Corps Boot Camp From Miles Away
Marine CorpsI read a lot of reviews before using Sandboxx where folks thought the cost to use the service was more than necessary and honestly didn’t anticipate using it that much. Once I got that text from my son letting me know he signed up, it changed my mind. Even more so, when I realized how long the snail mail was taking, and that I could add more pictures by creating a collage I was sold!
