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Celebrating Moms, All Month Long
I think it's great that the month of May celebrates moms! Yes you heard me, the MONTH of May. The calendar may just have one day designated as Mother's Day, but Macaroni Kid across the country celebrates moms ALL MONTH LONG!
If you haven't yet, locate your local MK and our fabulous national e-publications and become a subscriber; because all across the country MK publishers are honoring the moms in their communities with wonderful giveaways and articles. And our national MK has a giveaway you just can ...
If you haven't yet, locate your local MK and our fabulous national e-publications and become a subscriber; because all across the country MK publishers are honoring the moms in their communities with wonderful giveaways and articles. And our national MK has a giveaway you just can ...
Military Mompreneurs who Making Shopping Easy
Mom's Shopping Engine
Many mil spouse moms meet and make some of their best friends at playgroups in the towns in which their hubands are stationed. Some remain friends even after the next set of orders roll in, and some take it a step further and become business partners. Such is the story of Kim Lomeli and Silviya Schimenti, mil spouses, stay-at-home-moms, fast friends and business partners who make Mom’s Shopping Engine a unique alternative to the business of baby item shopping.
These techno savvy shopper moms invite users to avoid the ...
These techno savvy shopper moms invite users to avoid the ...
CHAPS Home for Kids
Mil Mom Tested and PCS Approved
Full disclosure, I avoid negative comments like a Mercedes avoids NASCAR. If a friend screams “Don’t you just love it?” when I walk into a room painted like a large blue whale, I might answer “You sure do have an eye for color,” or “Blue whales are such majestic creatures.” Keeping that in mind, you’ll understand why I wanted to see Chaps’ new children’s bedding line before I committed to writing about it. I am pleased to say “It’s all that and more!”
As a gal ...
As a gal ...
CHAPS Home for Kids
Comforter Set Giveaway
You heard it straight up from a well-seasoned military spouse and mother of five … Chaps Home for Kids bedding collections deliver on so many levels. Find out for yourself and enter to win one of their versatile Kids comforter sets. Click Here for Official Giveaway Details and Rules!
To enter the giveaway, leave a comment below about your recent PCS unpack along with your email. Our contest begins May 4, 2012 and ends at 9AM, May 11, 2012. Four winners from eligible entries will be selected by Random.org. Each ...
To enter the giveaway, leave a comment below about your recent PCS unpack along with your email. Our contest begins May 4, 2012 and ends at 9AM, May 11, 2012. Four winners from eligible entries will be selected by Random.org. Each ...
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The Many Stressors of Moving
Feed Your Stress Away
As the “moving season” approaches, so does the stress that comes with it. In addition to making to-do lists, it is vital to focus on how your family is eating. With healthy eating, you can manage stress better, and stress has less of a negative impact on your health. As stress increases, you might neglect healthy eating when healthy eating is your best ally in reducing stress.
If you research top 10 life stressors, moving appears on every list. As the only stressor, this is plenty. But moving typically comes ...
If you research top 10 life stressors, moving appears on every list. As the only stressor, this is plenty. But moving typically comes ...
Moving onto the Base of Knowledge
PCS Resources
Even for the seasoned military mover, every PCS can be a challenge. Rules and regulations constantly change as does your family dynamics. Here are a few resources you might find useful when planning your upcoming PCS and relocation efforts.
Military.com -- 75+ PSC, relocation and military moving-related articles and links.
MilitaryHomeFront.com -- “Moving 101” the name says it all.
MilitaryOneSource.com -- Listen to Podcasts that provide insightful PCS experiences.
Baseguide.com -- Read a review to learn about your next base home.
Share your favorite PSC resource with the Mac Mil ...
Military.com -- 75+ PSC, relocation and military moving-related articles and links.
MilitaryHomeFront.com -- “Moving 101” the name says it all.
MilitaryOneSource.com -- Listen to Podcasts that provide insightful PCS experiences.
Baseguide.com -- Read a review to learn about your next base home.
Share your favorite PSC resource with the Mac Mil ...
Constant Contact
Keeping the Connection and Family Bond Strong
Welcome back to Constant Contact, a new regular feature on Macaroni Military Family. Based on suggestions from you and from neat ideas we come across, we'll share a variety of products, ideas, apps, projects and services available to help your military family keep the connection strong during separations. This month we share a simple craft any child can create so that mil mom or mil dad can keep a little bit of love in his/her pocket.
"Here dad ... you can put my heart in your pocket!" Julie smiled ...
"Here dad ... you can put my heart in your pocket!" Julie smiled ...
Finding Peace in Purging at PCS Time
It's that time of the year again. Some military families are facing moves, maybe a grown child has moved out or your kids have outgrown their toys. Like it or not...it’s time to spring clean. The old idea that if you haven't used it in one year -- toss it, is easy to say - not so easy to do. Getting the kids on board is even harder. However, every year it is part of our ritual.
With the post-wide yard sale looming just around the corner, I ...
With the post-wide yard sale looming just around the corner, I ...
Celebrate Moving with A Cake
“Are we going to walk to our new house in Virginia?” Franny asks.
“No -- hoho.” I say and she laughs with me.
“Are we going to ride our bikes to Virginia?” she inquires.
“No. It’s too far.” I reply. “Actually, sweetie, we’re going to drive to our new house in Virginia. It will take a lot of nights and days. We will drive for at least eight days and sometimes nights.”
“That’s a long time.” Franny ponders, “We’re going to sleep in the car?”
“Yes, we ...
“No -- hoho.” I say and she laughs with me.
“Are we going to ride our bikes to Virginia?” she inquires.
“No. It’s too far.” I reply. “Actually, sweetie, we’re going to drive to our new house in Virginia. It will take a lot of nights and days. We will drive for at least eight days and sometimes nights.”
“That’s a long time.” Franny ponders, “We’re going to sleep in the car?”
“Yes, we ...
Macaroni Military Family Wants You
Our publication is written by and for military parents! We want to know what you're interested in learning about, and if you have something informative or inspiring to share on our positive platform, we'd like to hear from you! Send an email with your ideas to carolp@macaronikid.com. What are your summer plans? Any great tips on making traveling easy when you're flying solo? What is your favorite resource for getting the gouge on a good school in your next assigment area? What's one of ...
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