Our family is planning the 2013 Kashman US Tour, and we've been discussing our need for cell phones. We've been out of the States for three years, but our phones are (allegedly) on a military hold … [Read more...]
Free National Parks Pass
May 30, 2013 | KateNow that the weather has warmed up, it is the perfect time to look for outdoor activities. Thankfully, the National Parks Service offers free annual passes to military servicemembers and their … [Read more...]
Free Museums This Summer
May 22, 2013 | KateLooking for a way to keep the family busy this summer without spending, all your extra cash? Blue Star Museums, which runs 27 May 2013 until 2 September 2013, provides free museum entry to active … [Read more...]
Learn About Space A Travel
May 14, 2013 | KateEver wondered how to use the Air Mobility Command's Space Available travel program? You're in luck! Not only is there an entire conference devoted to the topic, but the conference will be streamed … [Read more...]
Consider Travel Insurance
May 12, 2013 | KateOf all the many types of insurance available, one of the most affordable and most overlooked insurances is travel insurance. Per our friends at Wikipedia, "Travel insurance is insurance that is … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruises Military Offer
April 16, 2013 | KateLooking for a vacation and trying to save some money? Carnival Cruise Line has recently announced that it is offering special military discounts on cruises booked now through 30 April 2013. Travel … [Read more...]
Do You Need Car Insurance On A Rental?
March 30, 2013 | KateI ask myself this question ALL THE TIME. Most of the time, I trust my research that says that between my auto policy and my credit card, I am covered. But occasionally, doubt creeps in and … [Read more...]
Overseas Cell Phone Usage
January 08, 2013 | Kate. Today, I appeared on BBC World Service's Your Money program talking about America's fiscal cliff. It was fun, and it was interesting to listen to the other topics that were discussed. The … [Read more...]
What If You Needed To Go Home?
September 12, 2012 | Kate(Sorry, this is yesterday's post. I've been having some difficulty lately - I think I've posted something, then I come back and it isn't there. I'll figure it out eventually.) Just … [Read more...]
Oh, Government Travel Card
August 10, 2012 | KateThe government travel card has done it again. I swear, it seems like it is more trouble than it is worth. My husband uses his reluctantly, because he is supposed to use it for certain … [Read more...]
Department of Defense Lodging Rates
July 25, 2012 | KateThis isn't exactly real news, but it is important if you don't already know it. The rates for very similar military accommodations can vary greatly depending on which branch of the military is … [Read more...]
C’mon Now, Navy Federal
July 03, 2012 | KateMy family has been living overseas for two years now. One constant during the last two years is the certainty that if we try to buy gas in Europe, or purchase tickets for the train or an airline, … [Read more...]
Free National Parks Pass
June 02, 2012 | KateJust in time for summer, the US Geologic Survey (USGS) of the Department of the Interior is offering FREE, one year "America the Beautiful," The US Parks and National Recreation Lands Pass. Usually … [Read more...]
Free Theme Park Admission for 2012
March 20, 2012 | KateFor many years, Anheuser-Busch has generously offered free admission to its theme parks to military members and their immediate family members, and they have extended the offer through 2012. My … [Read more...]
