Moving

Reverse Culture Shock: When America Doesn’t Feel Like Home Anymore

There I was, back on American soil after having lived abroad for almost 4 years as a military spouse.  I… Read More

What Military Spouse Self-Care Actually Looks Like

Creative dinners with the last remnants of your pantry (ramen and mustard surprise, anyone?), overseeing the movers, cramming a forgotten… Read More

Navigating the Claims Process for Your Damaged Household Goods

You've packed up your household goods (HHG), watched as they were loaded onto a truck and driven away. And then… Read More

Finding Civilian Friends Is Harder Than I Thought

Making friends has never been a challenge for me. Among my siblings, they call me the “outgoing one who always… Read More

4 Clutch Ideas for Smooth Sailing on Your Overseas PCS

If you’re wondering why your Exchange is fresh-out of binders and sheet protectors, you don’t need to look any further… Read More

7 Ways Military Spouses Can Hack a PCS Move

Thanks for sharing, USO! By Sandi Moynihan With Memorial Day weekend just around the corner, many military families are putting… Read More

When You Can’t Call Anywhere Home

The word “home” has always been distinguishable as being so much more than a roof over our heads. Home is… Read More

PCSing with Kids in School? This Needs to Be Your First Stop

When we PCS’ed to Southeast Georgia and decided to settle down in nearby Jacksonville, Florida, we made one critical error:… Read More

5 Quick Tips to PCS Like a PRO When Moving Back Stateside

For those of you who have had the privilege and opportunity to live abroad thanks to your military spouses’ service,… Read More

When You Have to PCS Without a Recon Mission

Several years ago, in late fall, I begged my husband for a mini-vacay to visit our soon-to-be new duty station.… Read More