5 MWR Offerings To Take Advantage Of

5 MWR Offerings To Take Advantage Of

Are you familar with MWR? The Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR) provides "customer-focused programs and services that contribute to resiliency, retention, readiness, and quality of life for military members, veterans and their families." In general, MWR programs offer military families so many affordable, cost-saving activities. From travel and recreation to rentals and events, every military [...]

The 8 Things We Do When Our Spouses Go Underway

The 8 Things We Do When Our Spouses Go Underway

Without a doubt, one of the hardest parts about being a submarine spouse is the extended (and usually irregular) underways. Whether they're gone for three weeks here, two months there, or a full-blown seven month deployment, it's all hard. Is it just me or do the chaotic underways sometime feel harder? We have some great [...]

Shades of Green Resort & Best Tips For Disney World

Shades of Green Resort & Best Tips For Disney World

My daughter was turning six and has experienced three deployments over the course of her little life. We recently wanted to share the Disney Magic with her before the chaos of another PCS. I have always heard that Shades of Green was great but I didn’t realize how nice and convenient the resort would be! [...]

Q&A: How To Support Your Military Child Through Difficult Times

Q&A: How To Support Your Military Child Through Difficult Times

In honor of April as the Month of the Military Child, we wanted to share some resources for military families and children from healthcare professionals. The life of a military-connected child is one of constant change. In addition to the typical stressors of being a kid, a military child faces a unique set of challenges, [...]

Military Small Business: The Sisterly Shop

Military Small Business: The Sisterly Shop

In our latest installment of "Military Small Business," meet Victoria and Maddie behind The Sisterly Shop! As self-described "Navy Brats," learn more about how these sisters took inspiration from their military upbringing and translated it into a fun business! Name: Victoria Sisco & Maddie SiscoHometown: Charlotte, NC and Fort Campbell, KY Branch of Military: NavyCurrent [...]