I practically fainted when the movers rolled up on my house with their giant stacks of packing paper, dozens of boxes and what seemed like tons of plastic wrap. For someone who’s pretty eco-conscious (yup, I’m the reduce-reuse-recycle queen over here), all of these resources going to waste makes me cringe. Okay, no, not waste. […] Read more…
Milspouse Lauren Taylor Just Saved Your Next PCS
Moving is tough. Military moves are next-level. You might even call them insane… or perhaps that’s just how they make us feel? Every day, military families across the globe endure the stress of a PCS move, whether OCONUS, CONUS, DITY or relying on the (hopeful) TLC and accuracy of professional movers. (Yikes!) Wouldn’t it be […] Read more…
The Giant List of Things to Do Before You PCS
Eekk! Those PCS orders snuck up on you super quick. And now it’s almost here. You’re not even remotely prepared. Don’t worry, just use our checklist to cover all your bases. The Giant List of Things to Do Before You PCS When you get orders: Confirm report dates Select your preferred move-out window Talk to […] Read more…
23 Ways To Pass The Time While You Wait For Orders
“Sorry, not today.” It’s become a refrain in your house every single day. Orders are coming, but just not today. Hearing those words is getting pretty old. Instead of just waiting for orders, fill your time with fun adventures and activities! 23 Ways to Pass the Time While You Wait for Orders Go for a […] Read more…
26 Things Every Military Family PCS’ing To Germany Should Know
PCSing! It’s a perk of military life and exciting to see what new state or country you will get to live in. It’s also the bane of our existence (at times) having to up and restart our lives every few years. If you’re moving to Germany and have never lived OCONUS (outside the continental United […] Read more…
Summer Fun For Busy Military Kids Hands
It’s June and officially summer time! That means vacations, pool days, summer camps and for the military family- PCS’ing! Yes, it’s that time of year again when many of us will be packing up the house (or carefully watching the military provided movers do it ), researching the next duty stations and wondering how the heck […] Read more…