Career Step – MyCAA-Approved Programs for Military Spouses

January 26, 2013 By 1 Comment
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As a military spouse, it can get tricky when it comes to starting (or finishing) your college education. That’s where Career Step comes into play. They make it easy for military spouses (both men and women) to get their degree (and even help with the expenses with the MyCAA program)!

A PCS every few years can make it difficult to find and have a successful career. Plus, going back to school can be expensive, and what happens if you move half way through and your credits don’t transfer? No worries, Career Step to the rescue!

Career Step offers online training for growing healthcare careers that either offer employment opportunities nationwide or can move with you. The school was also just named as a Military Friendly School for the third straight year and offers a number of military funding options (including MyCAA funding, which can cover ALL of the training costs of eligible military spouses).

The online format of the Career Step programs allows you to study at home, at a pace that fits your lifestyle, and means that even if you move in the middle of your training, you never have to worry about transferring.

The Career Step training programs most popular with military wives are the Pharmacy Technician, Medical Coding and Billing, Medical Administrative Assistant, and Medical Transcription courses. There are employment opportunities for pharmacy technicians, medical coders, and medical administrative assistants all over the country—and these professions are a great first-step into the healthcare industry. The vast majority of medical transcriptionists work for large national companies remotely from home—so when you PCS your job just moves with you.

All of these Career Step training programs are MyCAA-approved, which can cover all of the costs for eligible military spouses (learn more about the MyCAA program in Career Step’s free Top 5 MyCAA Myths ebook). Career Step also offers generous military discounts and the programs may qualify for military tuition assistance benefits.

You can read more about this awesome program created especially for you, the military spouse, over at this link >> And, if you’ve previously used (or are using) Carerr Step, please comment letting us know about your experience!!

This is a sponsored post by Career Step.

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Way Better Snacks Chips Review

November 13, 2012 By 9 Comments
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Way Better Snacks Chips

The wonderful folks from Way Better Snacks recently sent me a few varieties of their sprouted ingredient chips to review. Sprouted chips, you ask? Yes – these awesome chips are from sprouted ingredients and germinated – meaning that vitamins and minerals are more bio-available for your body! And that means healthy, especially since they are made with 100% whole grains :) And an added bonus? They are also gluten-free!

Way Better Snacks Chips Review

When I got my package, I saw that they have several flavors: Simply Sunny Multi-Grain, Simply Sweeet Potato, Simply Unbeatable Blues, Simply Beyond Black Bean, Simply So Sweet Chili, and No Salt Naked Blues. Being a southern-stuck-in-a-city-girl’s body, I immediately dug into the Simply Sweeet Potato Chips and oh my goodness… I had to put the bag down, I couldn’t get enough! I then opened the Simply Beyond Black Bean Chips (again, southern gal here), and the same thing happened – they were so hard to put down. I seriously believe that I’d go through a bag in one sitting!

These chips don’t “taste” like what you think an organic, natural chip would – bland. In fact, they were anything but. They are delicious and full of flavor, with just the right amount of salty without being overly saturated with sodium. According to Way Better Snacks, their sprouted and germinated ingredients make these chips more easily digestable, with an increase in nutrient absorption and antioxidants. No need to feel guilty popping open a bag and digging in – these aren’t your grandma’s potato chips!

To be truthful, I probably wouldn’t buy any other chips, like Doritos or Lay’s … I’m a convert. Way Better (all the way)! Hopefully the Commissary will start carrying these, soon, I’d love to see these on the shelves there instead of driving 30 minutes to Whole Foods or whatnot. But for now, we can find the following stores that carry Way Better Snacks Chips here: http://www.gowaybetter.com/store-locator/

Also, be sure to check out Way Better Snacks on Facebook! And, if you’ve tried them yourself, leave a comment letting us know how you liked them!

Disclaimer: Military Wives Saving was not compensated for this post; rather given samples to review. All opinions expressed herein are those of Military Wives Saving.

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Disney’s Armed Forces Salute – Special Military Discounts for Disneyland & Disney World thru September 2013

November 6, 2012 By 1 Comment
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Walt Disney World and Disneyland Military Discounts

Planning a trip to Disney World soon? Check out some of these specials from Disney’s Armed Forces Salute :)

America’s military personnel will have more opportunities to make and share precious Disney vacation memories through special  theme park tickets and special pricing for accommodations.

At Walt Disney World Resort – Through Sept. 25, 2013, active and retired U.S. military personnel (including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard, National Guard and Reservists) or their spouses can purchase:

• Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets with Park Hopper Option for $156 each, plus tax
• Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets with Water Park Fun and More Option for $156 each, plus tax AND
• Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets with Park Hopper and Water Park Fun and More Options for $184 each, plus tax

Walt Disney World tickets may be used through Sept. 28, 2013, except Dec. 24 – 31, 2012; March 24 – April 4, 2013 at all theme parks and all Water Park Fun and More locations, and July 4, 2013 at Magic Kingdom Park only.

At Disneyland Resort – Through Sept. 26, 2013 active and retired U.S. military personnel (including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard, National Guard and Reservists) or their spouses can purchase:

• Disney Military Promotional 3-Day Park Hopper Tickets for $125 each

Disneyland tickets may be used through Sept. 28, 2013, except Dec. 23, 2012 – Jan. 2, 2013; February 15-17, 2013; March 25 – April 5, 2013; and July 4, 2013 at all theme parks.

Disney Military Promotional Tickets can be purchased by active and retired U.S. military personnel for themselves and up to five additional family members or friends. No more than six Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased by any eligible member of the U.S. military (or spouse) pursuant to this offer.

All tickets and options are non-transferable and must be used by Sept. 28, 2013.

Active and retired U.S. military personnel can also take advantage of specially priced rooms at select Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort hotels! This offer is valid for stays most nights through Sept. 28, 2013 except for:

• Nov. 22 – Nov. 24, 2012
• Dec. 23 – Dec. 31, 2012
• Mar. 25 – Apr. 4, 2013

The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited.  Minimum length of stay requirements may apply for Friday or Saturday arrivals. Valid Military ID will be required upon check-in and military member (or spouse) must stay in the room.  No group rates or other discounts apply.  Advance reservations required.  Additional per-adult charges apply at the Walt Disney World Resort if there are more than two adults per room. Other restrictions apply.

U.S. Military Can Find Special Offers in 2012-2013 at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resorts

For information regarding Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets for admission to the Walt Disney World Resort, or to make room reservations at the Walt Disney World Resort, military personnel may call 407/939-7830 or participating U.S. military base ticket offices.  For information regarding Disney 3-Day Military Promotional Tickets for admission to the Disneyland Resort, or to make room reservations at the Disneyland Resort, military personnel may call 714/956-6424 or participating U.S. military base ticket offices.  Information is also available at disneymilitarysales.com.
Offer Details:

• Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased at participating U.S. military sales outlets ONLY by Eligible Service Members (defined below) or their spouses (but not both), for use by themselves and other family members and friends, as provided herein.  These Tickets may not be otherwise transferred, distributed or resold.
• “Eligible Service Members” are active or retired members of the U.S. military, including the National Guard, Reservists and the U.S. Coast Guard.
• The actual prices charged at the individual U.S. military base ticket offices for Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be less than the prices set forth above.
• Participating military sales outlets must require that Eligible Service Members (or their spouses) present valid military identification to purchase Disney Military Promotional Tickets.
• Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets for admission to the Walt Disney World Resort are not valid until activated by the Eligible Service Members (or their spouses) at Walt Disney World theme park ticket windows.  Tickets and options expire and may not be used after Sept. 28, 2013.  Valid military identification will be required for purchase and use.
• Disney 3-Day Military Promotional Tickets for admission to the Disneyland Resort expire and may not be used   after Sept. 28, 2013.  Valid military identification will be required for purchase and use.
• No more than six (6) Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased and (if applicable) activated by any Eligible Service Member or spouse (regardless of the place of purchase and whether purchased by that person or that person’s spouse), and all six (6) must be purchased at the same time.  Accordingly, no Eligible Service Member (or spouse) may purchase Disney Military Promotional Tickets at any military sales outlet if that person (or that person’s spouse) previously purchased Disney Military Promotional Tickets (whether at that same military sales outlet or at any other military sales outlet or at any other place.) In addition, one of the six (6) Tickets purchased must be used by the Eligible Service Member or his/her spouse.
• Each Disney Military Promotional Ticket must be used by the same person on any and all days.

Book your reservations now through your local MWR or through Shades of Green!

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PCSing and Overseas Vehicle Transportation: Your Options

October 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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military overseas pcs vehicle transportation

So you just got orders overseas. You own two cars. You find out that the military will only pay to ship one of them. What to do?

Ship it or Sell it?

Here are some awesome tips from our fellow military spouse Bobbi on what to do when you find yourself in this situation:

PCSing Overseas – Ship or Sell Your Second Vehicle

Don’t forget, too, that if you are leasing a vehicle, that you can turn the leased vehicle in under the SCRA (read about it: Servicemembers Civil Relief Act). When I was a loan officer I had to refer to this site all the time! It is awesome and one that you’ll definitely want to bookmark for all your rights when it comes to leasing/renting etc.!


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SaveUp – Get Rewarded for Saving Money & Paying Down Debt (free to join)!

August 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Get rewarded for saving, not spending with SaveUp

Have any of you heard of this awesome new (FREE) site called SaveUp? I was just introduced to it today, and let me tell you, it sounds really neat! Bascially, you get rewarded by saving money and paying down your debt! Count me in – I’m signing up right now!

SaveUp is a new rewards program that helps Americans succeed financially by encouraging them to adopt good financial behaviors, such as saving money and paying down debt. By rewarding people with the chance to win valuable or life-changing prizes, we hope to motivate them to become savers instead of spenders. The more you save and pay down your debt, the more you can win! You can sign up here for free!

How Does SaveUp Work?

How Does SaveUp Work?

After registering savings and debt-bearing accounts with SaveUp, users earn credits by making deposits into their savings account or paying down debt. Users can register any savings or debt-bearing accounts with SaveUp, including IRAs, 401Ks, mortgages, student loans or credit cards at more than 19,000 US financial institutions. You get 200 credits for every account you register! Boy, I’m gonna be busy … Plus, SaveUp is secure – they use the same technology as online banks, as well as being backed by TurboTax.

Sign up for SaveUp!

Credits can be redeemed for a chance to win prizes and users can earn additional credits by participating in daily challenges, engaging with educational content on the site or participating in social actions to help others save. You can win gift cards from popular merchants, consumer electronics, home or wardrobe makeovers, luxury vacations, cars, and even a $2 million grand prize. Users can redeem credits for one or more tickets, including instant win scratcher-type tickets, weekly drawings and the monthly jackpot drawing. New prizes are added every week.

If you’re interested in learning more, simply head on over here to read about it and check it out!

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