Author: Jill

Military Kids Are Resilient, But They Are Also Battling Anxiety
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Military Kids Are Resilient, But They Are Also Battling Anxiety

When someone is describing a military child, one of the key descriptors is almost always resiliency. Military kids are asked to shoulder great burdens and are expected to gracefully navigate big changes. The idea of being resilient has become nearly synonymous with military kids these days, but did you know that 1 in 3 military…

Visit Camarillo: A Perfect Weekend Trip for Military Families in SoCal
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Visit Camarillo: A Perfect Weekend Trip for Military Families in SoCal

This post was developed in association with “Visit Camarillo”. All opinions and experiences included are my own.  As a military family we love to take local mini vacation trips to explore the areas around where we are stationed. These trips are a great way to explore new places and create lasting memories with our kids….

50 Soft Skills That Will Help Your Military Child Thrive!
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50 Soft Skills That Will Help Your Military Child Thrive!

Having good soft skills can help anyone achieve great things in life. Soft skills are linked to better educational outcomes, greater success in life, and better relationships. Working on soft skills can really help your military child thrive and succeed in any environment and situation. (And as parents of military kids we know that our…

Westgate Resorts Military Weekend: Fun For The Whole Family
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Westgate Resorts Military Weekend: Fun For The Whole Family

Military Salutes Weekend at Westgate Resorts Have you heard that each year on Veterans Day, Westgate Resorts gives away hundreds of FREE vacations for veterans and active military families? I’ve always known that Westgate hotels in Orlando are great for vacation, but I was impressed when I learned how much they give back to military…

Why I Chose Tricare Select, but why it might not be right for you

Why I Chose Tricare Select, but why it might not be right for you

In full disclosure, I am the spouse of a military physician. While I wholly support that military physicians are equally as qualified and as compassionate as their civilian counterparts, there are some key aspects of the military medical system that are harder to navigate than the civilian world. In Tricare open enrollment season or during…

Military Physicians Aren’t Real Doctors and Other Myths Shared on Spouse Pages

Military Physicians Aren’t Real Doctors and Other Myths Shared on Spouse Pages

Military spouse Facebook groups can be a great source of information. They are helpful on a wide range of topics from housing insights, to getting plugged into activities in the area, or finding a babysitter or a dress for a military ball. But when it comes to military medicine, you will find some seriously savage…

Military Marriage: Cheap Date Ideas – Fill Your Love Tank and Your Piggy Bank
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Military Marriage: Cheap Date Ideas – Fill Your Love Tank and Your Piggy Bank

If your military family is like ours, you are trying to make smart financial decisions and are watching your spending. When you are watching pennies it can be difficult to calculate date nights into the equation. While you work on stuffing your piggy bank, it’s also important to fill your love tank by spending quality…