Holidays

Ghouls, Goblins, and Government Issued Fatigues: The Dos and Don’ts for Your Halloween Party

From GIJobs.com Halloween is just around the corner, and with it comes a frenzy of unanswered questions revolving around holiday-themed… Read More

Deadlines for Delivering Holiday Care Packages to Your Servicemembers

U.S. Postal Service Recommended Mailing Dates From USPS: "The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, but… Read More

Starbucks is Bringing Back These Three Decadent Drinks Just for Valentine’s Day

From Hellogiggles.com We're already thirsty! Major coffee news: Starbucks is bringing back ~molten chocolate drinks~ for Valentine’s day, because we… Read More

10 Things Military Spouses Are Grateful For This Christmas

December is a lot of things. It’s a season of happiness, laughter, family, present buying, baking, cold weather, reflection, regrowth… Read More

5 Ways to Stay Positive While You’re Alone This Christmas

Deployments always have their hard moments, but they can feel especially challenging during the holiday season. It can be difficult… Read More

The Infamous Christmas Truce – Then & Now

The year was 1914 and the world was immersed in war- the Great War. A war that many envisioned to… Read More

8 Things NOT to Do at the Holiday Office Party

Shared from GIJobs.com Unlike a lot of post-military transition elements, holiday parties should be one that isn’t completely foreign to… Read More

Beyond FaceTime: Staying Connected Through The Holidays

His favorite meal is almost ready, the warm and familiar aroma filling the house. His favorite cookies sit waiting for… Read More

Last Minute Christmas Gifts for Any Budget

Christmas confession here: I LOVE Christmas, like Buddy the Elf style love, but the closer I get to Christmas I… Read More

6 Tips to Make the Holidays Magical Through Deployment

Edward Pola and George Wyle, writers of, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” certainly didn’t have military families… Read More

When There’s No Place That’s Home for the Holidays…

For military families, the winter holiday season is as frequently about boxes and shipping manifests as it is about carols… Read More

Carrie Underwood’s Personal Trainer Wants to Help You Eat Healthy This Holiday Season

Do you ever wonder how musicians stay so fit while on tour? With the late night concerts and early morning… Read More

The 30 Best Black Friday Deals of 2016

Shared from Bradsdeals.com The Black Friday ads for all major retailers are now out. We've combed through them to find… Read More

10 Unconventional Ways to Survive Holiday Madness

Let’s get this straight. “Surviving holiday madness” really means, in my overly unbiased opinion, to avoid it altogether. So, here… Read More

Healthy Comfort Foods to Eat This Thanksgiving

This is the time of year that many people enjoy those family favorite comfort foods. Visit MerckEngage for tips and… Read More

Thanksgiving: Why I am Grateful for My Spouse’s Injuries

The term “being grateful” conjures up feelings of gratefulness for: happiness, job security, and health. These are all wonderful qualities… Read More

5 Most Unique Jack-O’-Lantern Designs

I stood in the aisle of Home Depot totally transfixed. No, I didn't need it. But, I wanted it.And I… Read More

All Treats, No Tricks!

It's that time of year when little ghosts and goblins come knocking on the door, holding pillowcases open wide and… Read More