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Don’t Miss The Costco Military Hour Event On March 24th

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Don’t Miss The Costco Military Hour Event On March 24th

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Raise your hand if you like Costco? I know I do! Costco was one of the places we had to go when we visited home while living in Germany. You can always find something fun to buy and you gotta love the free samples.

I wanted to let you guys know about the Costco Military Hour event coming up March 24th from 8 am to 9:30 am!

What is Costco Military Hour?

The Military Hour is for you and your family to shop together before the doors open to the general public. You will be able to mix and mingle with your local military community, enjoy free samples, exciting product demos, and delicious snacks. The first 100 attendees will receive swag bags filled with goodies!

Sound like fun?

You will need to be a Costco member to attend but if not, no worries.

You can purchase your Costco Membership Activation Certificate today at this link https://hosted-pages.id.me/costcomilitaryhour‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ Take advantage of an exclusive new membership offer for military members who join Costco as new members.

This event will take place at 117 of the warehouses across the U.S. You will need your military ID or your registration confirmation to show at the door at the selected Costco location.

Please visit https://shophourevent.com/ to RSVP to a location near you.‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌

FAQs About Your TRICARE Benefit Breast Pump Through The Breastfeeding Shop

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FAQs About Your TRICARE Benefit Breast Pump Through The Breastfeeding Shop

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An amazing benefit from TRICARE for new moms is the breast pump benefit. This started in 2014 and allows each mom, one pump, for every birth event. This will allow each new mom to have a breast pump whether they need one for everyday use or to have on hand to help their milk supply.

The Breastfeeding Shop is a retailer where you can receive your pump. They offer a wide selection of breast pumps to choose from. There are a lot of questions about how all this works and everything you will receive with this benefit.

FAQs About Your TRICARE Benefit Breast Pump Through the Breastfeeding Shop

Here is a list of FAQs to help you understand more about this and how to get your own breast pump.

1. Where do I go for my breast pump?

Head on over to The Breastfeeding Shop and start the process. They have a form to fill out which makes ordering your breast pump through them easy to do.

2. What type of RX do I need to have and what should it say?

You do not need a specific RX form, but your RX does need to be signed by your doctor, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. You also need to have certain wording on the prescription. Here is an example of an RX form that you can download and take to your doctor. The RX does need to have Double Electric Breast Pump / E0603 and Accessory Kit / Supplies as well as the length of need, Up to 36 Months on the form. You can also have the Breastfeeding Shop contact your doctor for you but getting the RX yourself will make the process go faster.

3. How many pumps can I get? I had my babies close together.

Through TRICARE you are allowed to have one breast pump for every birth event, no matter how close your babies are. A birth event means either giving birth or adopting a baby. You can receive your breast pump before you deliver your baby and up to 36 months after they are born.

4. What breast pumps does the Breastfeeding Shop have?

The Breastfeeding Shop has 10 pumps for you to choose from. You can find the one that will work best for you and your needs. Not every breast pump is the same and will work for every mom.

5. I live overseas in Germany, can I still get a pump? What about if we are stationed in South Korea?

Yes, they can ship your breast pump to anywhere in the world.

6. How long will it take me to get my breast pump?

This might depend on the insurance verification process but you should receive your breast pump within 2- 5 business days. A little longer if the pump is being shipped overseas. If you feel like it has taken too long you can call The Breastfeeding Shop at 866-255-6779 or email at customerservice@thebreastfeedingshop.com

7. What is my flange is the wrong size?

You can re-order the right size with your TRICARE benefit.

8. What do I do if I have an issue with my breast pump after I receive it?

If you are having mechanical issues, you will need to call the customer service line for your breast pump’s brand. Here are the numbers:

Medela customer service 800-435-8316
Spectra customer service 855-446-6622
Ameda customer service 866-992-6332
Ardo customer service 844-411-2736
Lansinoh customer service 800-292-4794
Evenflo customer service 855-334-2229
PJ Bliss customer service 818-566-3060
Bellema customer service 800-385-6819

9. I need more breast pump accessories, how can I order those?

After your baby is born you can receive additional accessories. TRICARE will pay for two additional accessory kits and you can order them through this accessory kit order form.

10. What if I have more questions?

If you need extra help, you can fill out a form on the Breastfeeding Shop’s website and customer service will get back to you shortly.

Receive your no-cost breast pump is an amazing TRICARE benefit. Going to The Breastfeeding Shop is the best idea, they will help you get your pump in a timely manner so you can start using it with your new baby.

Make sure to learn more about the Breastfeeding Shop app and read about how to decide on which breast pump is right for your baby.

The Breastfeeding Shop Has a New App and it is Amazing

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The Breastfeeding Shop Has a New App and it is Amazing!

The Breastfeeding Shop Has a New App and it is Amazing

This is a sponsored post by the Breastfeeding Shop. 

Technology is amazing! There seems to be an app for everything. As of last week, there is now an app made by the Breastfeeding Shop just for moms and those who want to take advantage of the no-cost breast pump you can get with TRICARE.

The Breastfeeding Shop

 

On the home screen of the app, you see what your options are. The layout makes it easy to find what you need, whether you want to track your baby’s feeding patterns or order your breast pump.

Here is everything you can do on the Breastfeeding Shop app:

Order Forms: You have access to the order forms you need to receive your no-cost breast pump or accessory kit right on the app. This will also give you more information on calling to place your order if that is what you want to do.

The Breastfeeding Shop

Rx Form: You can download or email the RX form to your provider so that they can fill the form out for you. Then you or your provider can upload it or fax it to the Breastfeeding Shop.

The Breastfeeding Shop

Flange Sizing Chart: You can easily download this chart to help you figure out what size flange you might need.

The Breastfeeding Shop

Record your baby’s sound: Here you can record your baby’s sound with the recorder.

Pump production log: This part of the app is super handy. You can log your pumping time as well as which side you used and how many ounces you produced. You can then go back to your saved logs to see what you have been doing.

The Breastfeeding Shop

Feeding tracker: This is handy as well. You can log when your baby sleeps and eats whether you are breastfeeding in addition to pumping or only giving breast milk in a bottle.

Find a lactation consultant: This handy tool will help you pull up a lactation consultant in your area in case you are looking for one.

As you can see the Breastfeeding Shop’s app has a lot to offer new moms and makes ordering your breast pump even easier. You can find the free app in the iTunes as well as Google Play stores.

If you are curious about how to receive your pump in the first place or are looking for more information about this benefit and The Breastfeeding Shop, check out these posts to help:

How You Can Get A Breast Pump Through TRICARE for $0

Which Breast Pump Is Best For You?

Can You Really Get A No Cost Breast Pump For Each Baby Through TRICARE?

How to Decide What Breast Pump is The Best One For You And Your Baby

Why You Don’t Have to Buy Bottles For Your Breast Pump

 

 

Why You Don’t Have to Buy Bottles For Your Breast Pump

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The Breastfeeding Shop

This is a sponsored post by the Breastfeeding Shop. 

Why You Don’t Have to Buy Bottles For Your Breast Pump

If you don’t know already, TRICARE has an amazing benefit for pregnant or new moms. You can receive one breast pump for every birth event from TRICARE through a company like The Breastfeeding Shop. They will help you receive your pump through their website.

In addition to a breast pump, you can also receive free breast pump supplies which includes bottles. This means, you don’t have to buy any on your own, you can get them with your benefit. When you are using a breast pump, a good bottle is a must. You will need to them to be able to feed your baby. While some breast pumps use bags, others you can connect the bottles right to the machines for easier feeding.

Here are a few things to know about receiving bottles and other breast pump accessories from the Breastfeeding Shop:

  • You can only receive the additional accessories after the birth event.
  • If you have already received your initial pump and accessories and your baby has been born, you must wait 60 days to reorder.
  • Your bottles will come with an accessory kit.
  • Your accessory kit will depend on the brand of your breast pump. For those with Medela, Ameda, and Spectra pumps, you will receive specific accessory kits for those brands. All other pumps will receive the same type of kit.
  • You can order breast milk storage bags and flanges separately.
  • The Breastfeeding Shop has an easy TRICARE accessory kit order form you can fill out online.
  • If you don’t want to order online, you can also order over the phone by calling them at 866-255-6779.

If you are curious about how to receive your pump in the first place or are looking for more information about this benefit and The Breastfeeding Shop, check out these posts to help:

How You Can Get A Breast Pump Through TRICARE for $0

Which Breast Pump Is Best For You?

Can You Really Get A No Cost Breast Pump For Each Baby Through TRICARE?

How to Decide What Breast Pump is The Best One For You And Your Baby

If you have any questions about how to receive your pump, make sure to contact The Breastfeeding Shop. They can help you with the paperwork and everything you need to do in order to receive your benefit.

Have you received a no cost breast pump with your TRICARE benefit? What brand did you go with?

 

Home Décor Hacks for Active Duty Military With CORT

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

Home Décor Hacks for Active Duty Military With CORT

One thing that is certain about military life is that you will be moving, and probably every few years. Because of this, what you bought for house #1 might not work for house #2. One way to help with that is to rent furniture and choose pieces that work for your current home.

If you live in military housing or have an apartment rental, you will be more limited in what you can do to your actual home. You will need to focus on your furniture and decor to make your house look and feel the way you want it to.

Here are some Home Décor Hacks for Active Duty Military from CORT Furniture Rental to help you do so:

You can brighten up your apartment without painting the walls by adding color and flair to your wall decor, area rugs, pillows and more. Contrast your boring walls with living room furniture that is warm with inviting colors. Tie in vibrant wall decor pieces and window treatments to complete the look.

Use area rugs to help add warmth and textures to your rooms. Make sure they are the right size and work well with your furniture. Think about storage when choosing your furniture and use baskets and drawers to help save space. You can also use shelves to store your items, from books to memorabilia you have collected during your time as a military family.

Don’t forget about lighting. You can brighten your space and add character to every room. If you don’t get a lot of natural light, this will help create a nicer look to your home.

Head on over to the CORT Furniture Rental website to read more about Home Décor Hacks for Active Duty Military and to find more tips on making your home the best it can be. They can also help you find the right furniture for your current space.

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Winter Is Coming, Time To Clean Your Stinky Winter Boots

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FunkAway

This is a sponsored post. I was also provided free product for review. 

Winter Is Coming, Time To Clean Your Stinky Winter Boots

One of the challenges of military life is that when our spouse is gone, we are in charge of everything in the home. From the laundry, to the dishes, to mowing the lawn. When your kids are old enough, they can help but everything still falls on you to get done. There is no other adult to ask for help or contribute to the chores that should be done every day.

Winter brings additional chores depending on where you live. If you live in a place with a lot of snow or even rain, you will want to wear your winter boots on a regular basis. And with that brings stinky boots, which does not make things smell very good, especially with a houseful of them.

If you are lucky, you have a mud room to take them off in, if not, you will want to get them smelling nice as soon as you can. Who wants to smell stinky boots while they are cooking dinner? I know I don’t.

Funkaway has the perfect product for stinky winter boots, or anything else you want to make smell a bit better. I have three boys and a husband in the National Guard with a physical civilian job. Things can get pretty stinky around here. This product will save you time when it comes to keeping things clean and smelling good.

FunkAway

You can use The Heavyweight bottle to spray the insides on those stinky boots. If you need to, you can also get the 3.4oz traveler size to keep in a sports bag.

With Black Friday right around the corner, FunkAway will have a free shipping weekend, 12:01 am Friday (Nov 24) -11:59 pm Monday (Nov 27)

After that, you can still get in on the holiday deals! When you buy $12 worth of FunkAway product, get a free Traveler size (3.4 oz) to add as a Stocking Stuffer!

FunkAway

So head on over to FunkAway to check out some of their products. With the holidays coming, they make good stocking stuffers or something to have around the house for the stinky boot season. Get your boots smelling better and enjoy the season!

Give Back This Holiday Season With Dogs For Our Brave

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Dogs for Our Brave's Mission

This is a sponsored post by Dogs For Our Brave

Give Back This Holiday Season With Dogs For Our Brave

I love dogs. I wasn’t raised with them but we got our first dog in 2014 and she has added so much to our family. Dogs can be the perfect family pet but beyond that, they can also be trained to help others in need. One example of this is service and companion dogs for injured service members. One organization that is helping bring these dogs to those who need them is Dogs for Our Brave.

Dogs for Our Brave's Mission

Dogs for Our Brave’s Mission

The mission of Dogs for Our Brave is to provide service/campaign dogs at no cost to injured service members while service to our country. Their goal is to provide professionally trained service dogs as well as veterinarian care and food for the dog in most circumstances. Each of the dogs will be trained to do normal commands as well as how to turn light switches off and on, open doors, bracing, retrieval, pulling, and other commands that can help the special needs of each of the veterans.

You can visit their website for more information or follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

Dogs for Our Brave's Mission

How Can You Help?

This year you can help with a very special Veterans Day challenge that was started in conjunction with Veterans Day and Giving Tuesday which are both in November. I have accepted the challenge to raise $10,000 starting today, November 11th, 2017 and going until November 28th, 2017.

You can make a tax-deductible donation to Dogs For Our Brave and if the Soldier’s Wife, Crazy Life community can raise the $10,000, we will be given naming rights for an up-and-coming service dog.

Dogs For Our Brave

In the end, this kind of program can truly help those who have served our country by providing them with a service/companion dog to help them in their daily lives. I have known quite a few soldiers who have benefited from having a dog such as this right by their side. It not only helps them but their families as they work towards moving forward after their injury.

Want to help? Head on over to my campaign page and make a donation. Every little bit can help, thanks! 

It’s November! Let’s Go To Outback!

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It's November! Let's Go To Outback!

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It’s November! Let’s Go To Outback!

One of my favorite places to go out to eat is Outback Steakhouse. I love their steaks, the atmosphere, and the Bloomin’ Onion. I discovered this amazing restaurant in college and have been a fan ever since. If you want to take me out to dinner, taking me to Outback will make me very happy.

Veterans Day Special

With Veterans Day coming up this week, Outback would be an excellent place to go. They will be thanking Veterans this year with a free Bloomin’ Onion and a beverage on Veterans Day, November 11th.

It's November! Let's Go To Outback!

November Specials

In addition to Veterans Day, they will also be offering another special from November 12th-November 16th. Military members will be able to receive 20% off of their check. This would be the perfect time to take the family out to dinner.

More Specials

And for the rest of the November, starting on November 17th, all Military, Fire, and Police Heroes will receive 10% off of their checks.

It's November! Let's Go To Outback!

Operation Homefront

Outback Steakhouse is also partnering with Operation Homefront, which is a non-profit whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families. They will be launching the “At Outback, We Serve Those Who Serve” year-long campaign.

Starting on November 8th until January 2, 2018, Outback customers will be able to demonstrate their support for the military and military families through their purchases when they eat at Outback.

  • For every purchase of a Foster’s Lager Big Bloke, MillerCoors will donate $1 to Operation Homefront.
  • For every purchase of Outback’s New Patriotic Punch, Outback will donate $1 to Operation Homefront.
  • Customers can also add $1 to their checks which will be donated directly to Operation Homefront.
  • Customers’ donation of $5 or more will be used to purchase Outback gift cards that will be shared with military families by Operation Homefront.

As you can see there are quite a few reasons to go to Outback in November, or even later this year. Plan a date night, take the kids out for lunch, or enjoy a family dinner and help give back to those who serve.