In the month of Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, it seems fitting to reflect on all I’m thankful for as the spouse of a retired veteran. My husband retired from the Marines a …
What This Veteran’s Wife Is Thankful For
Topic: Making The Best Of PCS
A Chosen Family
When you move to a new place, there’s always a bit of uncertainty about what to expect. It can be challenging when you’re adjusting to a new environment without the familiar comfort …
Three Options for a Nontraditional Thanksgiving
Imagine you PCS’d in August and are just now disposing of the last few moving boxes and bits of packing paper. You breathe a sigh of relief — you’re home and getting …
Wherever You Move, Taste Something New
There’s a running joke among military families that they joined the military to “see the world,” but the parts they ended up seeing were never on their wish list! This is partially …
Tips to Surviving Your First Week Post-PCS
We just finished getting ourselves settled in our new home here in Washington State, which marks our biggest move yet, and our fourth Army duty station. We are quickly realizing that each …
Making Your New House Feel Like Home
My husband recently asked me, “When will we be done with the furniture-building stage of life?” Since we were putting together a new bookshelf at the time, my answer was, “Apparently, not …
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