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    The Sad Truth about the Recent Effort to Raise Tricare Fees

    July 30, 2012 /

    “In fact, the medical budget saved $500M in 2011 and $708M in 2012 from what was budgeted!” Saying Goodbye! See Below for Photo CreditWe are a military family blog team! We care about the team – the military team! Yes, we write about their family needs, job search ideas, issues for veterans and post numerous articles about the military lifestyle and its unique challenges on MilitaryAvenue.com. Today I write as a member of that team with a bit of anger toward the military leadership that we normally so appreciate (I did let this sit for a while so I did not use any inappropriate language, etc). The Department of Defense…

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    Support in time of Need

    July 25, 2012 /

    Monday, my baby boy, 23 months old, had a lump on his hiney the size of a golf ball.  The pediatrician felt it was too deep for her to lance in the office so we were scheduled for the surgeon the next day.  A quick in and out procedure that I knew would bring him much relief. In the mean time he was crabby.  Beyond crabby.  In and out of sleep.  Clingy.  Pained.  It broke my heart. Continue Reading to learn more about my Support in time of Need My dad, hundreds of miles away, knew I needed help that evening so he called a local pizza place and had pizza delivered,…

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    Military Spouse Employment – Exciting Times! DoD Blogger Roundtable

    July 20, 2012 /

    Startling statistics: 26% Unemployment and a 46% Wage Gap for Military Spouses!* See Photo Credit Below or Click on MapServing with pride is how most feel about their time in the military. The members with families have some great benefits but definitely challenges are at the forefront. One of the biggest challenges is spouse employment! This was one of the most frustrating parts of military life for our family. Transferring a license from state to state, finding the right contacts to open a door, being told that a federal union member had priority during overseas assignments, repetitive short (2 years or less) assignments and little lead time for job searching…

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    The Blackberry Patch and Col K

    July 12, 2012 /

    Our crop is going to be cut by 90% and this “farmer” is a bit sad watching them shrivel. 2011 Blackberry PatchThey are in the blood and sometimes they draw our blood through their thorns! Growing up outside of Gary, Indiana, we lived in farm country. It was a completely different world than our city cousins or the Air Force life I would eventually join. Ten acres of strawberries, black raspberries, vegetables and woods with a small pond kept us out of the house and busy in the spring/summer – whether working or playing, it did not matter. We were the “berry pickin” cousins and as we got older we…

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    Take Me Out to the Ball Game! Wordless Wednesday

    July 11, 2012 /

    Join Us     byColonel KonWednesday, July 11, 2012Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to PinterestMilitary Life:Col K,fitness,Military Brats,military community,Summer Fun,Youth Activities

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    T-Shirt to Beach Bag

    July 11, 2012 /

    Over the years I have accumulated a few t-shirts.  They are an easy souvenir, a great way to remember a great time.  However, over the past 20 something years I have accumulated a drawer full of shirts I never wear.  I hate the thought of parting with them. I refuse to throw them away.  I know if I gave them away they would /never/ be appreciated like I appreciate them ;). So my interest was piqued when I saw this simple-idea on Pinterest, where by turning t shirts into shopping bags (great for the environment!).  This is not hard and it a great re-use of shirts I never wear. I was really happy with the results and…

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    Layered Broccoli Salad

    July 3, 2012 /

    There is something so refreshing and delicious about food that is in season.  My peas are bursting off the vines, there is proliferent amounts of broccoli in gardens around the midwest and isn’t bacon always in season?  I’m thinking, “Yes!”  Broccoli Salad is a must have this time of year. Before we get started I have to share my new favorite thing to wear … skirts!  I had /no idea/ they could be so comfortable and cool (literally) until recently.  Admitedly I can’t just dive into garden work when I’ve donned my favorite comfortable knit skirt but I sure can enjoy a bottle glass of wine (or my favorite broccoli salad!) with…

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    Summer Meals and Menu for Children of All Ages!

    July 3, 2012 /

    Camp Grandpa! It is July on our calendar and fireworks are getting to explode in my heart as the grands are getting ready to arrive. Activities are on Grandpa’s plate. Their hunger for adventure, outdoors, hammering, mud and total movement are insatiable. Therefore, Grandma is getting ready to find some ‘fuels’ that are kid appropriate: lunches and dinners. We have a bread lover, a meat on bone lover, a thick steak fan, and one who isn’t too certain what is the best… well ice cream is there, but not on my meal plan! The secret plan that Grandpa and I have is to keep them so active and involved that…

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    “I did it!”

    July 2, 2012 /

    This is the face of a boy who survived, thrived and cannot wait till next year’s week at summer camp! What have you done that took you out of your comfort zone? It can be a wonderful sense of accomplishment, a small boost of self confidnce, a great feeling of “YES! I can do it” “Dodgeball Happens” – That about sums up theweek in his opinion and that makes a boy of nine-years old very happy! – Leanne from MilitaryAvenue.com Join Us    Leanne is a military spouse, mother of four boys and Military Brat, once a brat always a brat.  She writes for MilitaryAvenue as a show of support for our…

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    Sarcoma Cancer Awareness Month – The Other Yellow Ribbon

    July 2, 2012 /

    “Sarcoma, according to the America Cancer Society estimates, will be diagnosed in 11,280 new patients in 2012 and 3,900 patients will die of this cancer.” Everyone knows what a Pink Ribbon stands for and what a great program to highlight Breast Cancer it has become! The military community loves our Yellow Support Our Troops Ribbon as well. Did you know there is another yellow ribbon? This month is another awareness month which is so much smaller but has a large impact on the lives of those it affects. The second yellow ribbon is for Sarcoma Cancer Awareness and you might not have heard of it because it affects less than…

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