Even if you like the lifestyle that allows you to move to various parts of the country, and even to various parts of the world, you might find that it can get to you after a little bit. It can be a slight adjustment, even if you wanted this more than anything. To help make […]
Military Relocation
5 Practical Ways To Reduce The Emotional Stress Of A Move
Moving is always a big deal. It’s stressful and strenuous. And it inevitably involves a lot of decisions, planning, and budgeting of time and money. In fact, when it’s all over and you’re happily settled into your new home, you may feel you need a vacation. One way to reduce the emotional drama and frayed […]
House Hunting Websites
Sometimes the biggest challenge of an upcoming PCS is trying to find where to begin your research. Luckily, the internet allows military families to begin their research before their service member even receives their orders. Last PCS we had two options: 1. move to California, or 2. move to Virginia. We already knew our two […]
Home Buying And Home Loan Options For Veterans
Once you’ve finished your service and are leaving military housing, you are now faced with a new challenge: buying a new home. For many veterans, the home they buy after retiring from the military is the first home they’ve ever bought. If you are in that situation, you need to quickly educate yourself on all […]
Road Trip Websites And Apps
Many military families get new orders every 2-3 years and have to pack up and drive to their next duty station. Singing songs and playing license plate games aren’t as entertaining as they used to be. “Are we there yet? I have to go to the bathroom, where is the next rest area? I’m hungry, […]
Anatomy Of Military PCS Move
Career military members and their families accept the frequent re-locations that are common for those who choose to serve. Mostly positive, each move provides the opportunity to meet new people, see exciting places and taste different foods. Join me as I recount and dissect one of our Permanent Change of Station moves. Official Orders: It […]
Your Military Move
So, you have received PCS orders and after the initial excitement of moving to a new location reality sets in. Where does one begin getting ready for that big move? If you plan ahead and create a checklist your move can be smooth and seamless. The first step in the long moving process is to […]
Tips For Transferring Overseas With A Pet
A large amount of military personnel get deployed out of the country. One of the decisions that they have to make is about the care of their pets. Transferring overseas with a pet should not be all that difficult even though you are called to duty abroad. It is just about following procedures and choosing […]
On The Move Again
If that old Willie Nelson classic On the Road Again is bouncing around your head you must have recently gotten a new assignment and you are getting ready for your latest military family adventure. In recent years, the assignments do not come as frequently as they once did in an attempt to cut DOD costs […]
Relocation Helping Your Children Adjust
Making a move to a new place is difficult for adults but can be traumatic for children. They leave behind a comfort zone of friends they already fit in with; their biggest fear is being the new kid that nobody likes and picks on. To them, it seems like it is the end of the […]
Transferring With Special Needs Children
Receiving orders for a transfer is an exciting time. There are many things to think about and plan, plus learning about your new assignment. If you have special needs children it is a time of trepidation and fear. What if they don’t have what your child needs to lead as full a life as they […]
