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When we first moved to Southern California from Upstate New York, we decided to put ourselves on a strict budget. Back then, we were a family of five with another on the way. We had some idea how to budget and buy only what we need, but SoCal ended up being more expensive. We kept our rent under our BAH, so we were a little ahead, but we quickly learned a few things to help save. There are three very expensive necessities in SoCal: water, milk and gas. SAVING IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: Fill up on base . It’s worth waiting in line for $.10 under gas stations out in town. Grocery shop at the Commi... read more

If you are stationed in the Hampton Roads area , you are near one of the most fun places ever to camp and it is right in the backyard of your duty station. Where is this treasure? First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach, Virginia! We absolutely love camping at First Landing State Park. You have the Chesapeake Bay and beach to walk on and play at and you have the huge gnarled trees to climb in and give you privacy. Camping in Virginia Beach is cheap! It's the best of both worlds. You can rent a camp site for about $35 per night. First Landing State Park also worked out exceptionally well be... read more

From hiking to restaurants, there are a lot of date night ideas in El Paso The first place my husband and I look for date night ideas in El Paso is a great website that has been a wonderful resource to us. The website is called El Paso Scene and it showcases the various activities, concerts, and reasonably priced events around the El Paso/Southern New Mexico area for every month of the year. The Ciudad Juarez, Mexico area is covered as well for those El Pasoans that visit the area on a semi-regular basis. We have been able to attend a play at a very reasonable price for both of us ($14 w/mili... read more

May 9-12, 2013: The Players Championship THE PLAYERS Championship is offering free tickets for military (active duty) and discounted tickets for veterans. THE PLAYERS Championship has been one of the PGA TOUR 's most coveted titles. Held annually in May, THE PLAYERS is one of the most anticipated tournaments on the PGA TOUR calendar, boasting not only the strongest field but also the biggest purse on the PGA TOUR. THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass is a golf course built with both the pros and the fans in mind. The course, owned by the PGA TOUR, first hosted THE PLAYERS in 1982 and is... read more

From food at the Masters to unique eats around town, there are plenty of options for even the pickiest of eaters at Augusta, GA Restaurants. Augusta, GA restaurants Every year, Augusta, Georgia plays host to the prestigious Masters Golf Tournament , during the first week of April. This means visitors come from far and wide to enjoy this event. So, you can imagine how many dining and entertainment hot spots there are in this eclectic city, which is also home to the US Army Signal Center of Excellence, Fort Gordon. Good hospitality is expected in the South; great food is abundant and there is n... read more