10 Signs You’re at an Awesome Duty Station
Military Families are lucky in the respect that we PCS and are able to see other parts of the countries (or entirely new countries) that we might not have otherwise. Multiple PCS moves can mean that...
View Article10 Airlines that Offer Military Discounts
Military families can accumulate a lot of miles traveled during military life. Where it be for PCS moves, visiting home for the holidays, or just vacations, flying is a great way to get from point A to...
View Article25+ PCS Must Haves for Your New House
Summer is here and PCS season in in full effect. People are coming. People are going. People are packing. People are waiting. Before the movers get to your house, prepare your “Do not pack” room. I’ve...
View ArticleHow to Plan the Perfect PCS Road Trip
The middle of summer means the middle of PCS season for some military families. If you choose to travel by car, this mean an adventurous road trip is ahead. There’s plenty of perks to taking a road...
View Article5 Great Stops to Make on Your Next Road Trip
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cracker Barrel. All opinions are 100% mine. Road trips can be wonderful vacations. It can helps you see parts of the country you might not have...
View ArticleHow to Help Your Military Kid When Their Friends PCS
The tears, the frown, the disappointment. you can only watch helplessly as your child says goodbye to the friends they have made. Making friends with anyone is hard. Making friends as a military brat,...
View ArticleMilitary Moves: The Ultimate PCS Binder Guide with Free Printables
Every few years, I picture the following scenario vividly. My military husband comes home, and says, “Babe, we got our orders.” From there, I spring into action. Once orders are in hand, I get out my...
View ArticleHow Modern Military Spouses Are Changing The Game
Military spouse, dependent, “the wife” (or husband), there are a variety of names to call us. In recent years, the spouses of active duty service members have, more or less, taken on a persona...
View Article5 Military Spouse Stereotypes That Might Actually Be True
What started out as an innocent blog introduced me to a whole new world of internet trolls. There are some (stupid) circles in which military spouses, as a whole, are vilified for no apparent reason....
View ArticleMake the PCS Move Easier for Your Military Kids
There we were standing in our empty apartment. It was our first PCS move (OCONUS as well). The movers just wrapped an up. Our luggage was off to the corner. Our PCS binder was set aside. We looked at...
View ArticleSuper Easy Tips to Ease the Moving Experience
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. All opinions are 100% mine. Nationwide provided me with information regarding its In The Nation post. Military...
View ArticleThe Beginner’s Guide for Military Spouses Who Just Moved to A New Duty Station
With my suitcase in one hand, my other hand holding onto my baby, I stepped through the front door of our new home in base housing. The house was old but it was new to us: white walls, tan carpeting,...
View Article5 Moving Hacks for Renters
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT. All opinions are 100% mine. It seems as though there are more renters than there are owners. In this increasing trend of “wanderlust”, more and...
View ArticleHow to Save Money During Your Next PCS Move
With orders in hand, you brace yourself for another military family PCS. You prepare yourself for emotionally and mentally, but have you prepared yourself financially? The military does provide some...
View Article7 Everyday Items to Help Make Your PCS Move A Whole Lot Easier
Officially, you are all set to PCS when your hard orders are in hand. From there, you’ll likely start pre-planning, researching your next duty station, and get your current living situation in order to...
View ArticleNew Military Homebuyer? Here’s 5 Things To Keep In Mind
Buying a home can be a daunting experience. It’s a whole lot of money that you’re expected to pay over an awfully long time. On top of that, finding a house is only the first step of the buying...
View ArticleSuper Easy Tips To Ease The Moving Experience – Part 2
In Part 1 of this series JD hit the nail on the head when she said PCS’ing can be a stressful time for military families. Packing up your belongings every couple years and moving to a place you’ve...
View Article5 Military Spouse Stereotypes That Might Actually Be True
What started out as an innocent blog introduced me to a whole new world of internet trolls. There are some (stupid) circles in which military spouses, as a whole, are vilified for no apparent reason....
View ArticleMake the PCS Move Easier for Your Military Kids
There we were standing in our empty apartment. It was our first PCS move (OCONUS as well). The movers just wrapped an up. Our luggage was off to the corner. Our PCS binder was set aside. We looked at...
View ArticleSuper Easy Tips to Ease the Moving Experience
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. All opinions are 100% mine. Nationwide provided me with information regarding its In The Nation post. Military...
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