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Why Hiring a School Search Concierge is Perfect for Military Families You might need a School Search Concierge…and not even know it! Every day, my Facebook feed is flooded, and I mean overflowing, with one kind of question: “I’m moving to XYZ. Which school should I send my kids to?” It’s a totally valid question. Just not one that you should ever rely on Facebook to answer for you. If your kid has a rash, do you ask Facebook (your friends or a group) to diagnose it for you? No, you go to the doctor. They’ll prescribe some medicine and give you qualified advice. When your car is making funky s... read more

14 Things Every Military Fa mily Should Look for in a Sch ool “What do I look for in a school?” is what pretty much every military family is asking right now. Every parent I’ve ever worked with has asked me that question. It’s super tricky to pin down the things that make a great school. Is it location? Area demographics? Extras? Curriculum? Honestly, it’s all of those things, and so much more! Finding a great school can be hard, so let’s take a peek at the most important parts of a great school for military families. 1. Zoning: Every school system is zoned slightly differently. Some systems ... read more

Don't miss The Virginia Living Museums Annual Event----Reptiles Bizarre and Beautiful March 17-18, 2018 Experience a close encounter of the reptile kind at the Virginia Living Museum. See a wide variety of native and exotic reptiles on display and in live animal programs. Guest exhibitors include Virginia Herpetological Society, Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Stranding Team, Sandy Bottom Nature Park, Virginia Master Naturalist Program, Virginia Master Naturalist- Peninsula Chapter, and Reptile Education of Virginia -REV who will be feature the African Spurred Tortoise, Amazon Tree ... read more

I have been a proud Costco member for 15 years. I have always admired how Costco stands behind their products. They have always carried the highest in quality. I am excited to announce another reason to LOVE Costco! Costco is proud to show their support of the military community with their exclusive Military Special Offer found on MilitaryBridge (offer below). Plus, Costco just announced their exclusive military shopping event-----Military Hour. Don't miss it and please help spread the word! MILITARY HOUR: A MILITARY EXCLUSIVE SHOPPING EVENT COMING TO A PARTICIPATING COSTCO NEAR YOU! Costco i... read more

About Armed Forces Eyewear It all started back in 1996 with an innovative idea... Make it easy and affordable to buy eyewear online. Our founders, optometrists Dr. Dhavid Cooper and Dr. Guy Hodgson, started as partners in a chain of successful optometric practices in Houston, Texas. But they dreamed of something bigger. They wanted a way to provide patients with a better selection and more competitive pricing than they could offer in their brick and mortar practices. With the Internet just gearing up for e-commerce, the timing couldn't have been better. The doctors assembled a small team to l... read more