There is a fact nearly as old as the armed forces itself: military families move a lot. This precipitates tricky issues with home décor because changing living spaces means different designs, layouts …
Topic: OCONUS PCS
Moving Guide: Should You Buy or Rent?
Moving: It’s an inevitable part of military life. Each time a military family starts the PCS process again, the question presents itself: Should we buy a house or rent? The truth is …
Why We Chose a PPM/ DITY Move
Last year, we completed our third successful Personally Procured Move. Formerly called a Do-It-Yourself, this is when you get PCS orders and, instead of using the military moving company, you take responsibility …
Why You Need a Library Card After You PCS
After a PCS move, a military family’s to-do list feels never-ending. Not only do you have to unpack those boxes and set up your entire house, but you also probably find yourself …
In Review: Whatever PCS Season 2020 Was
If y’all will just give me a minute, I’d like to formally and sincerely apologize to all my past PCSes. Permanent change of station moves 2009, 2012, 2015, even 2017 (the OCONUS …
The Little Red Teapot: An Instant Way to Make Your House a Home
My mom, a seasoned Army wife of 22 years, once told me the story of an Army tradition lovingly known as “the little red teapot.” A fellow Army spouse of hers would …