Heather Sweeney

Heather Sweeney is a Content Editor at Military.com. She started writing about her life as a military spouse in 2010 on her popular blog, Riding the Roller Coaster. She joined Military.com’s SpouseBuzz team in 2012 and has been covering military discounts since 2013. In addition to her work at Military.com, her work has appeared in the New York Times, The Washington Post, The TODAY Show, Newsweek, HuffPost and Business Insider.

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Email: heather.sweeney@monster.com

Latest Articles

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6 Ways to Fight the February Funk

Master Sgt. Krisopher Whetzel, a Nevada Air National Guardsman, is greeted by his kids upon his return from deployment. (US Army/Paul Macomber)

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What can we do to help make the PCS moving adventure less stressful on our kids? Here are some ideas.

Top Ten PCS Don’ts

Getting ready for a military move? Watch out for these PCS don'ts.

Military children Keesler Air Force Base

Please Don’t Judge Me by What My Child Is Wearing

As military spouses and sometimes single parents, we have to resort to the “I gotta do what I gotta do” philosophy.

The Grass Is Always Greener on Facebook

A crowd of visitors entering and exiting the entrance of the Legoland California theme park located in San Diego, California. (Getty image)

LEGOLAND California Resort Offers Free Military Admission in August 2018

LEGOLAND California Resort is thanking military personnel with free park admission throughout the month of August in 2018.

Travel Checklist: 8 Things to Do Before You Go

Before all your travel adventures can begin, you need to spend time planning and preparing.

Teenagers wait at a train station with their suitcases. (Getty/altrendo images)

6 Tips for Traveling on Vacation with Tweens and Teens

As kids grow into tweens and teens, their traveling needs change. Here are six tips to know before you go.

Top 10 Military Slang Phrases

We know how to use military slang at home. Roger that?

This Jan. 31, 2018, file photo shows a Costco in Homestead, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Get Special Early Shopping During Costco’s Military Hour on March 24

Veterans Get Free Tickets Thanks to Vet Tix

Vet Tix supports the veteran and military community with free event tickets, ranging from concerts to professional sports...

Trainees check their cell phones and update their family members at the Solomon Center on Fort Jackson Dec. 18, 2017. (Fort Jackson Public Affairs Office/Robert Timmons)

T-Mobile Launches Discount Plan for Military Families and Veterans

T-Mobile is launching a new discount plan just for the military and their families on April 22.

Veteran Discounts Spotlight: Travel

Are you a veteran wanting to travel? Check out these discounts for Princess Cruises and Sandals Resorts.

On-Base Activities for Single Servicemembers

Servicemembers like to know that they have access to fun, affordable activities to enjoy during their down time.

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