Although I am of retirement age, I am still working (federal employee) for the Navy in Information Technology. 

> We are purchasing:Refrigerator (French doors, 2 drawers)Dishwasher (Controls out of view)Double Ovens (Kitchenaid has the blue inside, Frigidaire does not)5 Burner Cooktop (Kitchenaid has the controls in a straight line, Frigidaire has 2 rows staggered)HoodMicrowave (Kitchenaid looks like an oven with pull down door, Frigidaire looks like typical built-in microwave)The cheapest I have found these are at Lowe's, with their sale that ends tomorrow + 5% back on my Lowe's credit card.Any input would be appreciated!

My husband is active duty Navy.

Our goal has always been early retirement from the navy.

I have been in sales, advertising and media planning for the last 12 years.My husband was in the construction battalion (sea-bees) in the Navy and is a master inspector in Concrete and Metal construction.

Good point Scott French.

We have also turned an transient life style (active duty navy) into a an awesome positive.

We are navy.

Another regret is that I didn't do any of this while I was in the Navy.

I joined the Navy after high school and served as a combat medic.