Prices are rising, but military families have real options. This post shares eight practical ways to save money at the store—using base benefits, planning meals, cooking from scratch, and leaning on community. From Commissary tips to homemade sauces and garden plots, here’s how to shop smarter without stress.
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Military home life blends stability with constant change. Families manage PCS moves, create comfort in temporary spaces, and build community wherever they land. From decorating tips to support networks, life on and off base reflects resilience, creativity, and connection, shaping a sense of home that travels with you.
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What You Need to Know About Visiting Daegu: South Korea’s Most Underrated City
Daegu, South Korea, became my home away from home. I spent years cafe-hopping through stunning, open-air spots with mountain views, laughing with locals, and exploring vibrant festivals like Chimac and the Lantern Festival. It’s a place that feels familiar and welcoming—one you should visit if you love genuine, everyday moments.
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What Are Practical Ways to Support a Military Partner with PTSD?
Supporting your partner through PTSD is vital. Learn how military spouses can help their loved ones navigate PTSD and other mental health challenges.
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Easy Ways to Make Military Housing Feel Like Home
Military housing may be temporary, but your home doesn’t have to feel that way. With a little creativity, smart storage, and affordable decor, you can transform bland base housing into a space you love. These decorating tips help you create comfort, style, and personality—no matter where military life sends you,
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How to Get Ready for Visitors While Living Overseas
When we left the United States last year, a dozen people promised to visit us in Europe. So far, only one has — my mom. I understand that flying halfway across the world is a significant investment in both time and money. So, when friends and family do come, it’s…
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How to Thrive After You PCS to Baumholder, Germany
Baumholder has been my favorite duty station in the 23 years we have traveled with the military. Forty minutes from the French border, the Weinstrasse (wine road). It was less than 90 minutes from Frankfurt, central to a lot of cute towns like Idar Oberstein and less than an hour from Frankfurt Hahn, an international airport and Ryan Air. And Baumholder was in the middle of it all.
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Baumholder Military Life: What Made Our German Apartment So Special
Don’t get me wrong, I loved our little apartment in Baumholder, but that town was well-known for its contrary weather. We fondly and not so fondly referred to it as the rock. We lived in an old stone mansion that had been renovated into four large apartments. We shared the second floor with a retired German officer. The first floor was split between a US Major and his wife. Across the hall was a 90+ year old German widow.
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Military Life: The Insider Guide to Surviving PCS Moves
Military life means moving—again and again. Each PCS brings new challenges, from packing memories to finding a new home. After years of cross-country and overseas relocations, I’ve learned that preparation, organization, and patience make all the difference. This guide shares my best PCS tips, real-life stories, and resources to make your next move smoother and stress-free.