5 Tips for Staycation on a Budget

Guest Blogger Jeannie Ewing, Author & Grief Recovery Coach

Military life isn’t the only reason to staycation. While this series has focused on military towns and military bloggers anyone anywhere can staycation. As this series winds down I’m excited to launch a photography challenge that I have been working on. We want to be able to capture all of our vacations, staycations, and everyday fun […]

10 Things to do in Colorado Springs, CO

Guest Blogger Janelle from Come Fly With Us

When my husband first enlisted I wasn’t thrilled. Military life was not something I had put on my bucket list. We were in the midst of a cancer diagnosis for my daughter and I thought my husband was running away. I went so far as to call in friends, one prior military the other a […]

5 Family Friendly Staycation Spots Near Camp LeJeune, NC

Guest Blogger Lydia, and This Marine Wife

With three young children and another on the way, vacationing has become a bit more difficult over time. Have you ever tried riding in a van for 9+ hours with a 4-year old, 2-year old, and 1-year old, all the while being pregnant? No? I don’t recommend it. Adding to the challenge of vacationing with […]

Key West Staycation Ideas

Guest Blogger Mindy from A Little Bit of Everything

My name is Mindy and I am stationed at NAS Key West. This is a very expensive place to live so having the extra funds to go other places can be difficult. Every once in a while my family and I decide to do a staycation. My husband will take leave and we will plan […]

Find Joy in Everyday

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This past week we’ve been moving from one house to another, just a mile down the road. I’ve learned a few things during this little adventure. #1 Hiring movers and a cleaning crew is cheaper then family therapy. #2 If you’re not going to splurge for those two at least rent a U-haul. Just because […]

The Hawaiian Staycation

Guest Blogger Dina Farmer

The Hawaiian Staycation: The island of Oahu is a popular vacation destination for many travelers from the mainland and beyond. However, for those that live in Oahu, there are so many things to see and do right outside your doorstep. Oahu offers a staycation for any budget. You can stay at a luxury resort, or […]