tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-114080682009-11-11T14:19:42.669-05:00A thirty-something active duty Army Wife. A mother and teacher. A believer of "knowledge is power" and that resourcing is key in all things - It helps you to stand on your OWN two feet. Proud member of the diverse milspouse sisterhood. What you will find most of here -RESOURCES. A southern born girl. An independent conservative - sometimes I talk (or bash on) politics. You are not required to like my opinions or politics - but - don't be a comment troll!LoveMyTankerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15005881877060159171noreply@blogger.comBlogger1560125http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.giftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11408068.post-74994694514447316402009-11-11T08:15:00.001-05:002009-11-11T09:04:10.075-05:00

Count the Cost of Freedom

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My kids have morphed recently. They are getting older each day and lately it has shown up when I least expected.Case 1: Conversation in the car.Eldest: Youngest, can you please stop picking at your finger nails?Youngest: That is rude to say. {He likes the word rude and uses it frequently}Eldest: That is not rude.Youngest: Well, it IS bossy.Eldest: I am just trying to save you from pain and

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Did you know that bipartisanship really equals this - "Democrats voted for the bill and a Republican voted for the bill. That equals bipartisan" - I learn something new each and every day.For some reason Pelosi and her statements make me think of this:In better news the Buckeyes won against Penn St. :)

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Online support follows Hood shootingsA flood of support is hitting the Army’s social media sites in the wake of the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas.“My prayers go out to the family and friends of the fallen heroes. It’s time we remember to pray for all our soldiers regardless of where they are,” one person wrote on the Army’s Facebook page.Another posted: “As a soldier, it’s like losing part of

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Military Family Caucus has Mullen’s OKThe chairman of the Joint Chiefs said both he and his wife fully support the new Congressional Military Family Caucus, a group formed to work on child care, education, health and deployment issues.Adm. Mike Mullen was the keynote speaker at Wednesday’s inaugural meeting of the caucus — which has 70 members and growing — formed by members of the House of

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2010 Scholarships for Military Children Program opens Nov. 3The holidays are fast approaching, and they can be a fun family time as children away at college come home, and other students get their holiday break. It’s also a time for students and parents to apply for the 2010 Scholarships for Military Children Program that opens in November.Scholarship applications will be available Nov. 3 in

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It seems that the spouse residency issue (MSRRA) might get signed after all. Which would be a great thing.It still perplexes me as to why it did not get put into the NDAA (it got axed) when other totally irrelevant things did.But, who am I to question things? I mean - I am just a citizen, voter and military spouse. I'm just sayin'.....

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Visit TNY YouTube page here. You can link to TNY website by clicking the above logo or going here.

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Army Celebrates Military Family Appreciation Month: "Honoring the Sacrifices of the Military FamilyYou can find events this month by doing an internet search.If you are a military family, our family appreciates you.

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Discount is available 1 Nov-4 Nov. Details here.

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Send a Touch of HomeSend a touch of home to the real heroes of America and their families! Holiday Mail for Heroes is back again!For the third year in a row, the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes are working together to collect, sort and distribute holiday cards to service members, veterans and their families.The Red Cross and Pitney Bowes will begin accepting cards on November 2, 2009. So get

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ESPN to honor veteransESPN plans to honor veterans with a week of programming starting Nov. 4 called “America’s Heroes: A Salute to Our Veterans,” culminating in special “SportsCenter” programs from West Point on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, according to an ESPN release.Segments will include:Army golf near Korea’s Demilitarized Zone and how sports are used by wounded warriors in the rehabilitation

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Friends come in all forms, shapes and sizes. And I am so very thankful for friends. :)Dog Walks Dog @ Yahoo! Video

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Jump below to read the article first if you wish. I will speak to the below issue of special needs students via experiences I have viewed through my friend.I have a new neighbor, we have become good friends. I just love when we have great neighbors b/c we don't seem to get them very often. Anyway......They have been here for 2.5 months and have a three year old autistic child with seizure

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I am the most horrible sick person. Well, my eldest child ranks right up there with me, but I still think I take first place in our household.Moms just don't have time to be sick.I was ill Mon-Wed. My boys tried their best to take care of me, but I really just wanted to be left alone. Hubs told me to stay in bed. He came home from TDY and caught me cleaning the bedroom. I couldn't just lie

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Please note that nothing has been passed or signed to date (22oct09), the links are proposals. You can locate both proposed charts here or here. New BAH rates are normally updated in mid-December. As I do each year, I will post the passed pay charts and link for 2010 BAH rates as soon as the information is available. **Update** 28oct09 Defense bill (or 2010 NDAA) has been signed, but imo it

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Latest bank fee is for paying off credit card on time every monthYou floss regularly, yield to oncoming traffic and use your credit cards judiciously, dutifully paying off your balance every month.You may believe that your exemplary behavior shields you from unexpected credit card fees. Sadly, that is no longer the case.Starting next year, Bank of America will charge a small number of customers

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Apply for retro stop-loss payments on Oct. 21Soldiers, retirees and veterans who think they may be eligible for retroactive stop-loss pay have 12 months to apply for the special $500 per month entitlement authorized by Congress earlier this year.As many as 140,000 current and former soldiers may qualify for payment.Effective Oct. 21, the Army will compensate soldiers for each month, or portion of

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When service members come home from combat sometimes they feel "Worlds Apart."No matter your service affiliation or duty status, the below will hit home (and hopefully be of help) for many.Continue reading »

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Respite Child Care Coming to a YMCA Near YouSince October 1, 2009 YMCA respite child care has been expanded to licensed child care programs at YMCAs in all states that wish to participate in the program. The service was previously offered only at select YMCAs in nine states to provide temporary relief or a short break for the parent or guardian who is responsible for caring for a deployed service

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You take a 2.5 hour flight and are on an ERJ. Then you take a 50 minute flight on a Boeing 737.I am sure there is some reason (passenger numbers for that flight path or something) but it still seems so odd to me. And rather uncomfortable on the longer flight - if I do say so myself. Hum.Nope, I still don't like dealing with the airlines. :)

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New legal, financial protections stall outImprovements in legal and financial protections for troops and their families were removed from the final version of the 2010 defense authorization bill because of questions about which congressional committee is responsible for changes to the Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act.The decision by congressional negotiators leaves in limbo the Military Spouse

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Defense Department Works to End Domestic ViolenceThe Defense Department is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for military families, the director of the department’s Family Advocacy Program said in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.When domestic violence does occur within the military community, however, there are places to turn, David Lloyd said.“Domestic

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