If the military needs a spokesperson for its lodging facilities, I’m over here in Japan jumping up and down shouting, “Pick me!” Despite being a huge fan of these facilities now, I …
Moving
How to Create a PCS-Ready Home
You can’t live out of boxes for weeks just to PCS prep your home — you’ve got to have space to live in the meantime. But there are things you can do …
Moving Overseas: It Takes a Village
When I originally got into blogging, my very first (short-lived) blog was called “No Thanks, I Got It.” That should sum up how ridiculously independent I am. I would rather make a …
A MilSpouse’s Guide to a Successful Move
Military families move a lot and the majority of us expect frequent moves. Since it’s just part of military life, I’ve quickly learned that it’s best to embrace it. After all, moving …
A Step-by-Step Guide for Embarking on an OCONUS PCS
I’m not the first military spouse to move overseas, and I know I won’t be the last. Yet, I spent the first 24-48 hours scouring military and base-affiliated websites, military spouse blogs …
4 PCS Pointers for Road Tripping With Pets
I adore my fur babies: Molly and Charlie, 6 and 8. They are part of our family. We like to travel with our dogs – day trips to the mountains, camping or …