May MHN Newsletter

A Mother's Day treat from us to you!

May 02, 2022

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The rise in interest rates have certainly been on the forefront of everyone's minds as it may impact our decisions on wether it is  good time to take the leap and purchase a home. Let's hear wht Michelle Crumley from Caliber Home Loans has to say about it!

Mother's Day is almost here and what mom doesn't like a trip to the spa for some R&R?The problem, of course, is it's hard to find the time or money to spend on ourselves when you're a mom who always puts her family first.So how can we recreate the benefits of the spa from home? There are actually several easy ways you can bring the spa-like experience to your very own home. You can recreate that clean, relaxing smell with an oil diffuser or candle.You can also heat up some wet towels, add some epsom salt to your bath, and put on a face mask. All of these are little things you can do to help you relax and bring that spa experience into your routine.

When it comes to PCS'ing, one of the things many couples overlook is the financial planning aspect of their move. So we reached out to Megan Harless, an Army spouse, veteran soldier and mama, and asked her for some savvy tips on how to plan for your next PCS.She shared some of the common mistakes made during PCS as well as some tips and tricks for saving money. Click the link below to read the full interview!

Finding a friend at a new duty station can be quite challenging, can’t it? Wouldn’t it be great if we could take a friend with us to help us get settled?Well, we might not be able to physically take a friend, but there are a lot of resources that help us transition, build community and find some fun along the way just like a friend would do. Here is a list to get you started. 

After two years of pandemic living with decreased social interactions, social distancing, and online schooling, how do we teach our kids the value of generosity and helping others? We put together a short list of ideas to help get you started with an attitude of gratitude.

Moving to Killeen, TX? We've got a page full of resources for you! From current market trends to base culture and lifestyle in the area, check out our Ft Hood page for all you need to know before your PCS to the area!

Just a few happy MilHousing Network military families...