My favorite biblical scripture has always been Ecclesiastes 3. In this chapter, Solomon shares how there is time for everything under the sun. He emphasizes the reality that we are here for …
Making the Best of a Duty Station
Topic: Moving With Kids
Buying a House from a Distance
When military families get PCS orders, one of the first questions usually is, “Where will we live?” If you don’t want to live on a base (or base housing isn’t available) you …
MilKids are Surrounded by Mentors
Is there anything comparable to the stress of watching from the sidelines as your kids face a new school after a move? I’ve never seen it (and frankly, I don’t want to …
How to Prepare for Your Next Duty Station
There can be a lot of challenging things about being a military spouse. One of those things is trying to remain focused on enjoying the present when all you want to do …
Duty Station Bucket List
The new duty station is a place full of adventures just waiting to be had. I personally would venture to say this is true, even about the most hated destinations. There are …
Unpacking the Keepsakes
Oh, the junk closet. Folks outside of the military tend to restrict their junk to a drawer, but we like to overachieve in the military community and dedicate closets — sometimes entire …
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