For many military families with children, one of the greatest decision points when buying a home at a new duty assignment comes down to the quality and reputation of schools. However, when you are a newcomer, it may be difficult to get a pulse on what a particular school is like. Before you do any […]
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Independence Day
The 4th of July, or Independence Day, is one of several patriotic holidays celebrated in the United States. The third Saturday in May is Armed Forces Day, the last Monday in May is Memorial Day, and November 11 is Veterans Day. Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of […]
How to Find the Best Activities for Kids in the Area
Whether you are in the middle of a relocation or staying put for most of your summer, chances are, if you are a parent, you are already scheming how to keep your kids entertained this summer. Now that life’s rhythms are returning to a sense of normalcy from the past few years of pandemic living, […]
Memorial Day
The History of Memorial Day While the first commemorative Memorial Day events didn’t happen in the United States until the late 19th century, the practice of honoring those who have fallen in battle dates back thousands of years. The ancient Greeks and Romans once held annual days of remembrance for loved ones (including soldiers) each […]
How Local Sporting Venues Can Impact Your Quality of Life
With warmer weather in the air and many previous pandemic restrictions being lifted, people are generally feeling ready to get outdoors and enjoy the area in which they live. Where To Look for Sporting Venues Even if the military stations you in a small town or remote area, chances are there are likely some sporting […]
Discovering the Best Parks and Activities They Offer
Spring is in the air and with warmer temperatures, longer days, and the promise of summer around the corner, many people are looking to get outside to enjoy the season. One of the perks of frequent relocation that many military families cite is the opportunity to live in different places with varying climates, geography, and […]
10 Real Estate Terms You Should Know
In the world of real estate, like any field or area of specialty, there are hundreds of words and acronyms the average buyer or seller may not be familiar with. While your trusted real estate professional should be able to guide you through your own process of selling or purchasing a home by helping to […]
#optoutside | Loving Your Local Outdoors
In the days following Thanksgiving, it can feel as if consumers are inundated with unlimited marketing efforts to encourage the upcoming season of shopping. In 2015, in an attempt to get people outside instead of indoors shopping on Black Friday, REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.) branded a campaign and hashtag #optoutside encouraging consumers to forego stamped-like […]
Charities That Support Military Families
As the post-Thanksgiving urge to spend money gives way to Black Friday deals, the grassroots Shop Small Saturday, and the pandemic-friendly Cyber Monday shopping, Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to give back. It is actually considered the World’s Biggest Day of Generosity. In Giving Tuesday’s own words: “GivingTuesday reimagines a world built upon shared humanity […]
Veterans Day Discounts for the Home
As many among military circles have grown accustomed to four day weekends and signs of gratitude in the form of “Thank you for your service” accolades, Veterans Day has also come to signify a day where veterans may be entitled to extra savings on anything ranging from free meals at local or national restaurant chains […]