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Thursday, March 10, 2011
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Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Great Scholarship Opportunity for Military Spouses
Great Scholarship Opportunity for Military Spouses
Operation Homefront and the Saban Family Foundation have begun accepting
applications for the 2011 Saban Military Wife Educational Scholarship.
The scholarship award is offered to wives of uniformed service members
to attend vocational training programs in the medical field. Fifteen
$8,500 scholarships and five $10,000 scholarships will be awarded for
tuition for vocational training in one of the following fields: dental
assistant, medical assistant, medical billing and coding specialist,
medical insurance technician, patient care assistant/ technician, nurse
assistant training program, or medical transcription. Two $30,000
scholarships will be awarded for tuition for vocational nursing
programs.
Applications will be accepted from now until May 1, 2011. The
scholarships will be awarded to recipients in July 2011. Selection for
the scholarships will be made by a panel of judges, and the award will
be scored in two areas: the applicant's response to the essay question
and her commitment to volunteerism.
"Operation Homefront is committed to providing assistance to the
families of military service members, and our partnership with the
Women's Self Worth Foundation gives us another opportunity to help
military wives reach for their dreams to improve themselves and provide
a better life for their families," said Jim Knotts, President &
CEO of Operation Homefront.
"Military wives face challenging circumstances - many are forced to
relocate frequently and raise children with little support while their
spouses are deployed," said Cheryl Saban "these scholarships will
provide women with the opportunity to develop careers in a highly in
demand field and in doing so, will make a major impact on their lives
and the lives of their families and communities."
Detailed information on eligibility and application requirements is on
Operation Homefront's Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/
Operation Homefront and the Saban Family Foundation have begun accepting
applications for the 2011 Saban Military Wife Educational Scholarship.
The scholarship award is offered to wives of uniformed service members
to attend vocational training programs in the medical field. Fifteen
$8,500 scholarships and five $10,000 scholarships will be awarded for
tuition for vocational training in one of the following fields: dental
assistant, medical assistant, medical billing and coding specialist,
medical insurance technician, patient care assistant/ technician, nurse
assistant training program, or medical transcription. Two $30,000
scholarships will be awarded for tuition for vocational nursing
programs.
Applications will be accepted from now until May 1, 2011. The
scholarships will be awarded to recipients in July 2011. Selection for
the scholarships will be made by a panel of judges, and the award will
be scored in two areas: the applicant's response to the essay question
and her commitment to volunteerism.
"Operation Homefront is committed to providing assistance to the
families of military service members, and our partnership with the
Women's Self Worth Foundation gives us another opportunity to help
military wives reach for their dreams to improve themselves and provide
a better life for their families," said Jim Knotts, President &
CEO of Operation Homefront.
"Military wives face challenging circumstances - many are forced to
relocate frequently and raise children with little support while their
spouses are deployed," said Cheryl Saban "these scholarships will
provide women with the opportunity to develop careers in a highly in
demand field and in doing so, will make a major impact on their lives
and the lives of their families and communities."
Detailed information on eligibility and application requirements is on
Operation Homefront's Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/
**HOT** Groupon! 5 Blockbuster Rentals for $2
Groupon is offering a HOT deal on movie rentals. Right now you can grab 5 Blockbuster Express rentals for only $2. That is only $.40 a rental. I am hoping all over this one!
Here's how to get the deal:
- Sign up/Login to Groupon
- Click "W" then "Washington DC" (don't worry can be used nation wide)
- It is the highlighted deal
Yankee Candle Buy One, Get One Free Coupon
Click HERE to print your Buy One, Get One Free coupon for Yankee Candle large tumblers. Remember these coupons can be used at your Post Exchange (PX/BX) because they are an authorized retailer.
Vera Bradley Lisa B Only $29 and Get 3% Cash Back!
Today only Vera Bradley is offering their Lisa B purse for only $29, down from $63. What's more is they are offering this deal in ALL available colors. All orders over $100 ship for free. This amazing deal is available today and online only.
Don't forget to shop through Ebates to get 3% cash back on your purchases.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Army Life and Stockpiling, Part One
Army Life and Stockpiling, Park One: Keeping Your Stockpile Under Control
Stockpiling is a great way to save money in the long run, but when you move every two to three years as you do in the Military, you must learn to balance your stock pile. It isn't a good deal if you have to throw it away.
What is Stockpiling? Stockpiling is purchasing items you use on a regular basis in bulk at rock bottom prices. Usually you try to have three to six months worth of groceries and nonperishable items stored in your pantry or -in my case- basement. Extreme versions of stockpiling were featured on TLC's Extreme Couponing.
Ways I keep my stockpile in check:
Stockpiling is a great way to save money in the long run, but when you move every two to three years as you do in the Military, you must learn to balance your stock pile. It isn't a good deal if you have to throw it away.
What is Stockpiling? Stockpiling is purchasing items you use on a regular basis in bulk at rock bottom prices. Usually you try to have three to six months worth of groceries and nonperishable items stored in your pantry or -in my case- basement. Extreme versions of stockpiling were featured on TLC's Extreme Couponing.
Ways I keep my stockpile in check:
- Be realistic in what you stockpile. If it takes your family over a month to go through mayonnaise, don't stockpile it.
- Always check expiration dates at the store. I've been burned by this before, I've gotten home to find out my three bottles of ranch dressing expire in two weeks.
- Be aware of the season. I cook differently depending the time of year it is. I do a lot of baking in November and December, crock pot meals for fall and winter, and for spring and summer I cook lighter meals with lots of fresh produce.
- I know we're moving in nine or so months. So I am only buying what we need for that week's menu. Some moving companies will not move food stuffs. So be aware that you will be giving or throwing away a lot of food when it's time to PCS.
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