Michelle Galvez's blog

Computer time versus family time

Submitted by Michelle Galvez on Mon, 06/15/2009 - 10:11pm

"Family time eroding as Internet use soars" was the headline on the article I read just now here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31373702/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets which discusses the increase in time people report spending online and in social networking sites an

Celebrate with Cupcakes!

Submitted by Michelle Galvez on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 9:16pm

My turning-10 year-old had a wonderful cupcake celebration today with five of her friends and Carla and Sierra at Just Cupcakes in Virginia Beach's Town Center. It was convenient, fun and the girls had an incredible time. It doesn't hurt that they were incredibly impressed that Ms.

Website for military family support

Submitted by Michelle Galvez on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 3:52pm

The Department of Defense has a website where all of its family support articles and information are located, highly recommend military families check it out:

Military Mickey

Submitted by Michelle Galvez on Sat, 07/16/2011 - 8:01am

I'm a military junkie, we all know that, so much so that even when we on vacation I'm on the lookout for a military installation to stay on or at the very least military discounts where we are. Shades of Green is this amazing hotel, right on the Disney World resort property that is just for military families.

Military Dad awards

Submitted by Michelle Galvez on Sun, 04/24/2011 - 10:11pm

National Fatherhood Initiative's 2011 Military Fatherhood Award(tm) Recipient to Be Chosen by Public

NFI has selected three finalists from nearly 600 nominations

Public to vote for the winner on Facebook

(Germantown, MD) - For the first time, the public will choose the recipient of National Fatherhood Initiative's (NFI) Military Fatherhood Award(tm).

Military families tax services

Submitted by Michelle Galvez on Wed, 01/12/2011 - 9:17am

Military OneSource tax services. It's that time again! Beginning Monday, January 17, 2011, Military OneSource will provide free tax filing services (both federal and state) and free tax consultations to service members and their families.

Operation Paperback for military families and deployed troops

Submitted by Michelle Galvez on Sat, 11/20/2010 - 12:52pm

All troops can receive free books and magazines from Operation Paperback throughout their deployment. Sign up your deployed family member by visiting the Operation Paperback website:

school sanctioned parent torture

Submitted by Michelle Galvez on Tue, 11/16/2010 - 10:23pm

My 7th grader is in the throes of science project topic decision making. Which means the whole family is in on the drama. She's whining, I have to sign an acknowledgment form that I am aware of the grade implications and deadlines, google is getting a workout, I even asked my Facebook friends for suggestions.

Disney special for military families

Submitted by Michelle Galvez on Thu, 10/28/2010 - 8:25am

4 theme parks ... 4 days ... 4 only $138

From October 25, 2010 through Sept. 28, 2011 active and retired U.S. military personnel (including National Guard and Reservists) or their spouses can purchase:

fall fest at Little Creek

Submitted by Michelle Galvez on Mon, 10/25/2010 - 3:16pm