I have to start off with telling you my dirty little secret.... I'm a planner, especially when it can save me money. With that in mind, you can see how I can be obsessed with PCS moves, summer vacation and bathing suits so early in the season.
I hope you'll be able to use one of my 8 tricks to save money and still have a great summer vacation in Fill Your Summer with Fun Using These Eight Tips. These tips are ones that with a little prior planning will net you big savings. There will be more summer fun tips coming over the next few months, so stay tuned.
Summer also means bathing suits. I dread the changing rooms, the price tags and everything involved with a trip to the beach or pool. Not only because of those things, but because I have been too busy worrying about my flaws and not worrying about what I love most about me. Heather Traves (mom, trainer and former Marine) shares with us how she perceives herself when she looks in the mirror and how she is overcoming those thoughts in What Do You See When You Look at Yourself?
If you've got a move in your future, make sure to read Finding a Realtor Who Knows What a Military Family Needs. Mellanie Kibbel is a military spouse, veteran, and now a real estate agent, and she is giving you her advice on finding a realtor before your next move. She's got a few simple pieces of advice that will help you find the right person for the job of finding you your next home.
April is Month of the Military Child. As parents we want to give our children the best we can. As military members and spouses, we have a whole different set of issues that we need to tackle to give our kids the tools they need to handle the unique military lifestyle. In the article, April is Month of the Military Child, we have highlighted some of the resources available to families, plus some of the other programs and events that celebrate and praise our military kids.
Finally, cyber security has been one of the biggest topics within the Department of Defense the past few weeks. They are urging you to use caution when putting your information out in public through social media, but also trying to make you aware of other cyber security threats that may affect your family. You'll find their tips in DoD Warns Troops and Families to be Cyber-Crime Smart.
Until next month,
~Kamlyn
