Tag: PCS
Soup Sandwiches + Dandelion Greens in this Military Life
One of my favorite phrases from my time in the Marine Corps is "soup sandwich."
Soup sandwich is used to describe any situation that's a...
Happy-Sad: How I Feel Every Time the Army Moves Us
Well, it looks like we're moving again. Like I knew we would. It looks like we'll be starting over again, like we always do...
Awesome Books Every Military Kid Needs in Their Life
We give military kids so much credit (and rightly so), but they sometimes need a little TLC along the way to help them realize...
Friday Favorites: Suzanne’s Book Recommendations for OCONUS Moves with Kids
Welcome to our newest series. In "Friday Favorites," our team will share a handful of favorite items. These can range from clothes to beauty...
PCS Uncertainty + Moving Without a Home
You hear its rumble before you see its nose taking the corner. The trembling truck awkwardly pulls to the curb, and your heart instantaneously...
We’re PCSing During a Nationwide Housing Shortage
A PCS usually brings its challenges. Scouting for neighborhoods and desired schools usually hover at the top of the list.
But what about a nationwide...
It’s That Time of Year Again
It's that time of year again.
I'm blowing up the marketplace with items I don't want to be shipped to the next house. My husband's...
I Wasn’t Made for This Life
“What do you want to be when you grow up?”
A question I am almost certain that all of us have been asked at least...
PCS Season Is The Worst For Everyone This Year
I recently made and sent out a meme to some friends. Like me and my family, they stayed at our current location during this...
When It’s (Not) PCS Time
It's PCS season!! I am SO excited!
I've looked at different school districts and eyed rentals that are just hitting the market. I checked out...
It’s Texas, Ya’ll: A Guide to Texas for Non-Texans
Ya’ll. I have lived in Texas for 10 of the 15 years that my husband has been in the Air Force.
Turns out there are...
Raising an Orchid Child in the Military
The symbol of the military child is the dandelion - a flower that can grow in almost any condition and is nearly impossible to...