We all wait for it - the moment those orders officially arrive telling us where to next and when. Whether it is good news...
Finding your way when a village doesn't exist
Perhaps it's one of those nostalgic, rose-colored glasses perspectives, but it often feels like the days when parents...
Since our arrival in Japan, the base installation has offered an Emergency Preparedness class almost every month focusing on NEO (noncombatant evacuation operations). I...
Occupation Unspecified: What Label Fills Your Blank Space?
As a military spouse, have you ever had to re-think your career field? Have you ever had...
Last January, I enrolled my 4 1/2-year-old in ballet. She had been begging me for nearly a year and the begging only intensified after...
It’s one of the biggest struggles military families face: ensuring a quality education for their children. Frequent moves and their resulting long-term disruptions make...
PCS season is in full-swing. Summer not only brings pool parties and BBQ's, but also packing for those who are in transition from one...
I'm writing this while smack dab in the middle of a PCS (Permanent Change of Station). Last week we moved from Colorado Springs, Colorado...
A few weeks ago, I was bracing for a busy day. My son woke up feeling sick and since I work from home, I...
Happy 4th of July! Today America celebrates its independence from the British Empire, as the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776....
The hallmark of military life is the dreaded permanent change of station.
Whether you are sitting in an empty home with only the smell of...
I am so over hearing “that’s so nice for you that your husband doesn’t deploy.”
Yes, it is very nice that he does not deploy;...
Military Lifestyle
10 National Parks in 10 Days: PCS Edition
When we got our orders to Millington, TN, I got very excited for the cross-country road trip that would be in our near future....
