Moving and deployment are two of the most stressful elements of military life, and Army wife Shandi Young tackled them simultaneously. While her husband was deployed to Qatar and Kuwait, Shandi made an international move from Germany to Washington State with three kids, a cat and a dog. I can vouch that Shandi is no […] Read more…
Want Your PCS to Run Smoothly? Follow These 5 Tips.
While some stress is unavoidable from the time you get your PCS orders, your move does not have to become a nightmare. These 5 tips will help you maintain your sanity, get everything done on time, and preserve your pocketbook. 1. Start working on your move as soon as you get the order. You may […] Read more…
Diary of a PCS Part 3: 12 Things You Won’t See Coming When You PCS
Ah, no man’s land – the point in your PCS when your belongings are gone, your house is empty and your soldier is out-processing. You are deep in plasticware, cleaning supplies, and spending your last moments with friends while you still can. Whether you’re all-too familiar with this phase, or a first-timer like me, here’s […] Read more…
10 Ways To Get Your “Fit” On During A PCS Move
What’s the first thing to go when you PCS? Donations? Household goods? Your car? If you’re like me, the answer to that question is your health and fitness. Stress takes over, you stop hitting the gym, you turn to junk, and use every bit of energy on the move, leaving little for yourself. We, military […] Read more…
Diary Of A PCS Part 1: Preparation, Stress and the Unknown
I’m Jackie, an Army wife whose family is about to PCS within the next few months. This is our first true PCS and I have very little idea of what to expect. This article is the first in a series that will chronicle our journey from point A to point B. Why I Consider This […] Read more…
The 12 Days Of Christmas: Military Life Style
Last year my amazing colleague and business partner Adrianna Lupher and her team at Next Gen Milspouse put together an awesomely and true mil spouse version of the 12 Days of Christmas. Because of their’s I was inspired this year to put together my own sarcastic version because most days I sit and work and […] Read more…