Tag Archives: military families

Valentine’s Day Crafty Treat

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Commander in Chief At home

This is a fun activity to do on a cold or rainy day. Colors can be modified for any holiday. Kids of practically every age can get involved in making this fun treat. These treats are salty and sweet and … Continue reading →

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Legislation Introduced to Provide Financial Support to Military Members and Their Families

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Commander in Chief At home

The following is a press release announcing legislation that could be very helpful to military families. Financial planning is a stumbling block for a great number of service members and their families. If enacted, the new will would provide avenues … Continue reading →

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Congress Misses Opportunity to Help Military Families By Fixing Tricare Young Adult Shortcoming

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Commander in Chief At home

Shared from MilitaryFamily.org Most Americans get their healthcare through work – and military families are no different, earning their health care benefit through years of service. And while they make many sacrifices to do so, the quality of their health … Continue reading →

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Renting Out US Property While Living Overseas

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Commander in Chief At home

It is a recurring theme among many Americans who live abroad to rent your home while you travel. Many people do not want to give up their residence because they plan to return in the near future or because they … Continue reading →

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My UnOrthodox Life- Trainwreck or Triumph?

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Commander in Chief At home

By now, if you are in any way connected to Jewish life, you have heard of the Netflix reality show, My Unorthodox Life. I’ve seen several polemic opinion pieces about it written by people who have not actually seen the … Continue reading →

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Military Families in Texas Lead Nation in Food Insecurity

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Commander in Chief At home

Military families in Texas lead nation in food insecurity in second national survey New study reveals startling trends about military food insecurity, finances, health, and community WASHINGTON — A new report released today by the Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) revealed that … Continue reading →

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Military Families Struggled to Access Mental Health Care- Even Before the Pandemic

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Commander in Chief At home

MFAN Survey Finds that Military Families are Interested in Receiving Care Through Telehealth WASHINGTON — In newly released data, only half of the military and veteran family members who responded to MFAN’s 2019 Military Family Support Programming Survey, presented by … Continue reading →

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Strengths of the Military Family

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Commander in Chief At home

“I could never do what you do.” I hear this refrain again and again. No matter where I go, if I’m not with other military spouses, conversation inevitably makes its way to some form of this phrase. I always respond … Continue reading →

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Conquering the Challenges of Military Life- Giveaway!

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Commander in Chief At home

This is a post in collaboration with SimpliSafe Some of the hardest parts about being in a military family are the expected, day-to-day challenges. There can also be such a level of uncertainty that military families face too. There are … Continue reading →

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Drop Stop On Shark Tank’s: Beyond the Tank

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Commander in Chief At home

This April is National Distracted Driving Awareness month, and as Drop Stop was born to reduce this very thing, it is the perfect time to help raise awareness about Drop Stop, one of the only products that can truly reduce … Continue reading →