As a military spouse, you have likely experienced at least one cross-country move, if not several. Buying a house from 3,000 miles away can be extremely nerve-wracking and terrifying. My husband and I recently bought a house in Kings Bay while we were stationed in Washington state, so here are my best tips: Know Your [...]
Have you ever met a military spouse who said their husband or wife was geo-baching and wondered what they meant? As military spouses we already spend so much time apart from our sailors it may seem unthinkable to voluntarily decide to live separately. What is Geo-Baching? “Geobaching” is someone who is a “geographic bachelor.” They [...]
As military spouses, we are aware of our inevitable new orders for a duty station across the country! This can be terrifying for pet owners because transporting them across the country is an entirely different ballgame. While I'm no veternarian (always consult with a professional if you have concerns), I have now traveled almost 8,000 [...]
In our new series "PCS Pit Stops," we share suggested routes and pit stops from our personal PCS trips. First up, the ultimate cross-country venture: Bangor, WA to Kings Bay, GA! PCSing from the Pacific Northwest to the Southeast shoreline can be quite the challenge as you are traveling over 3,000 miles. However, the drive [...]
As we come to the end of “PCS Season”, many spouses are currently changing gears from settling in to job hunting. If you are like me, you might need an occupational license to practice your chosen profession. This process can be expensive and even cost-prohibitive for some. Because I am involved in a few military [...]
As a military family it can be daunting to learn a new city (or region of the United States) every 2-3 years. One aspect to a PCS we haven't addressed is grocery stores. While most military bases offer a commissary, they all can't be treated equal. And even if you split your shopping between stores, [...]
When you first receive orders, it can be so overwhelming. You're telling me our family has to move cross-country in four months? No matter how many times you'ved PCS'd, it doesn't get easier. But through every move, take your lessons learned and you'll feel more confident for next time. My family is about to PCS [...]
One of the hardest parts of completing a PCS is the time in between pack out and when your HHG shipment arrives at your new duty station. Where do you spend the time in between? Some opt to stay with friends and family, others opt to embark on cross -country road trips and then there [...]
With summer around the corner, you may be preparing for a PCS move or a family road trip. From coordinating the entire itinerary to packing the car full, we all could use a little help to ease the stress of traveling. To make your journey easier, here are five apps to consider for your next [...]
