PCS

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 boxes and pizza in the air, or you don't have a PCS on the horizon...

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; however, that does not mean he doesn’t detach or spend countless weekends away on cross...

In early May I had the opportunity to attend a conference called Homefront Rising, in Washington D.C. Homefront Rising is a one-day non-partisan leadership boot camp for military spouses. It focuses on running for office, advocacy and teaching military spouses to...

We are weeks away from our cross country Permanent Change of Station (PCS) and the "going away" coffees, lunches, potlucks, and parties are in full swing. We're slowly making our way around to the various groups of people that...

I have an unhealthy obsession with podcasts. I am a stay-at-home parent whose only companion during the day is a 2.5-year-old. Although I am very excited to hear the results of her "speriments," which consist of putting my crap...

Well ladies, I did it again. Had another baby that is -- this time in Argentina. This was our third baby and third country in which I have delivered. If we get stationed overseas again, we may just have...

Oh military life. No matter how many PCS's (permanent changes of stations) you have experienced, the next one is no less dreaded or stressful. I will be PCSing this summer, along with thousands of others, and oh the stories...

One of the amazing benefits of military service is the use of your Veteran's Administration Home Loan! Without a VA loan, many service members would not have the ability to purchase a home. Here are 7 things you need to...

It’s no secret we mommas turn to Google when we find out where our new duty station is going to be. As soon as my husband got his orders last year, we celebrated only for a brief moment and...

I caught a glimpse of you from the corner of my eye. You were smiling from ear to ear. He had an even bigger smile as you flirted openly with one another in the deli section of the Commissary....

Our little family is LOVING Okinawa, Japan. We love living the island lifestyle, and we also really love how kid-friendly and kid-focused the Japanese are. There are nursing rooms everywhere, kids are welcomed at almost all restaurants, and if...

Moving is stressful. Trying to sell a house before moving adds even more stress. The best case scenario for surviving a PCS comes down to selling a house quickly. While a lot depends on the housing market, here are...