Armed Forces Advantage

Lowes is offering a military discount to military and veterans until July 7th in celebration of Independence Day. The discount is only for in-store purchases and you need to show an ID or other proof of service.

The DOD has authorized a free Social Network (like Facebook, Myspace…) for servicemembers and their famiies to stay in contact. Families get these sites with funds provided by sponsors (a nice touch from a thankful public) and keep them as long as the member is active. This network is secure and therefore safer for servicemembers and families alike. I’ve applied for my site and am awaiting a response. I’ll follow up with another post when I get started on the site.

David

There’s a cash prize out there for some military family. A television show to be aired on ABC is searching for a military family with kids 7-21 for a show with a cash prize. Details are not out yet but if you’re interested you can send an e-mail to tvshowcasting@yahoo.com with the following information:

• Name.

• Contact information.

• Picture of your family and your home.

• Brief biography of each family member, and their ages.

• Any challenges you’d like to include.

• Wish list of home improvements.

• A statement of why you want to be on the show.

You can include as much or as little information as you want. The producers of the show are behind Extreme Makeover, Home Edition, and Oprah’s Big Give.

Give it a shot!
David

If you like thehappyhousewife then I’m willing to bet that you’ll love Happytobeathome.net This site is the continuation of the relationship started by the 3 Moms 3 Kitchens 31 Days project.  I’m biased because I’m married to one of the moms but I can tell you that this site will show you some neat tips and is bound to become a huge portal for frugal homemaking.  Military spouses need this kind of support in these uncertain political and economic times. Our lives are difficult enough with operations tempos the way they are these days.
Do yourself a favor and checkout http://happytobeathome.net You’ll be glad you did.

AFA

David

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United We Serve offers the following information on their site:

Military Family, Couples and Individual Retreat

Families, Couples and Individual Retreat
May 25 - Managing Your Life After Combat in Killeen
May 30 - June 1 (Fri - Sun)
June 27 - June 29 (Fri - Sun)

REGISTER FOR THE RETREAT

This three day Retreat program, designed for our service members and their spouses as they return from deployment or are prepare to leave. to assist with deployment related issues such as PTSD, relationship building and financial crisis mentorship. Retreat activities will be held in an beautiful and sheltered environment that will promote relaxation and healing. This all expense paid retreat is offered to our North and East Texas military through the TRIAD Fund. Lodging, food and program materials included. Call or email for more information. Retreats are held each month at our Retreat and Conference Center near Jefferson, TX. Contact us at 972.398.2327 or info@unitedweservemil.org for more information.

Where:
Shepherd’s Pasture
5645 US Hwy 59S
Jefferson, TX 75657

• Armed Forces Advantage found a free day cruise and Carnival cruise discounts visit armedforcesadvantage.com #

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In honor of Memorial Day, Carnival Cruise Lines is offering active and retired military personnel an opportunity to book up to three “Fun Ship” staterooms for themselves and their friends and family members at special discounted rates.
The new “Carnival Salutes Our Troops” promotion is available in conjunction with a wide variety of three- to 12-day “Fun Ship” voyages to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii and Europe, departing between now and Dec. 31, 2009, from 20 different departure points. Reservations must be made between May 1-31, 2008, to qualify.

Military personnel and their friends and families can take advantage of the following special rates: $219 per person for three-day cruises to the Bahamas and Baja Mexico; $229 per person for four-day cruises to the Bahamas, Caribbean and Mexico; $279 per person for five-day cruises to the Caribbean, the Bahamas and Mexico; $479 per person for seven-day cruises to the Caribbean and Alaska; and $829 per person for 12-day cruises to Hawaii and Europe.

“The new ‘Carnival Salutes Our Troops’ promotion is our way of recognizing the tremendous efforts of the brave men and women who serve in our armed forces,” said Gerry Cahill, Carnival president and CEO.

The promotion is valid for individual bookings only, capacity controlled and not applicable with any other discount offer. Military personnel must provide proof of service during the reservations process to be eligible for the special rates. Certain other restrictions apply.

Carnival is the largest and most popular cruise line in the world, with 22 “Fun Ships” operating three- to 18-day voyages to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, the Panama Canal, Canada, New England, Bermuda, Europe, and South America.

The line currently has three new ships scheduled for delivery between now and 2011. The first of those, the 113,300-ton Carnival Splendor, is scheduled to enter service in Europe July 2, 2008.
For additional information and reservations, contact any travel agent, call 1-800-CARNIVAL or visit carnival.com.