Travel

Military spouses are one of the most mobile creatures on the planet (we’re pretty sure that’s backed by science), so we want to make sure you are equipped for all types of travel. Check out our most recent “Travel” blogs.

When Friends Circle Back Around

I love how when you are in the military long enough, friends from past duty stations start circling back around to you. Though I’m not an avid social media user, I am thankful to have it. At times, it’s the only way I’ve discovered where old military friends land again. And sometimes they land with me…or near me….or I travel near them…or some interesting situation brings us back together.

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Help! I’m Road Tripping Alone with the Kids!

I miraculously survived a road trip recently, where I, alone, took my four children to visit family and friends. We traveled through eight different states, stretching roughly 2,810 miles (not including the miles in between to pull off and use the travel potty, take an off-route break for gas and food, and visit extra family and friends outside of the main destinations) and we took 18 days to do it all.

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Westgate Salutes Military Weekend

This past November, I learned about an incredible opportunity for military families, and immediately I wanted to shout from the rooftops about it.

Each Veterans Day, Westgate Resorts in Orlando gives away FREE vacations to 900 military families! It seemed too good to be true, so I took the time this past December, to head to Orlando and participate in the Westgate Salutes Military Weekend event, to see it for myself.

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Prepping for Winter Weather

Do you know what to do to keep your family safe from winter weather? The safest place to be in a winter storm, in fact, is inside. If you must go outside, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your family.

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Tips for Road Trip Success

Recently my family took a cross-country road trip. We had a lot of fun, but there were some bumps that could have been avoided. In order to help y’all prepare for your own trip, here are my tips for road trip success.

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