Military Resources
 As a military wife and mom living overseas to Japan, I am very familiar with starting over following a military PCS move. With each military move comes an opportunity to build new friendships and community. It may feel incredibly daunting and scary sometimes, thinking about moving far from friends and family, with whom you've worked hard [...]
PCS moving tips
MilSpouse LifeHow to Grow Long Distance Friendships after Moving
Lately I’ve been talking a lot about making new friends because we just moved half way around the world, and starting over in the friend department is no small task. There are tons of amazing ways to meet new people and make new friends after moving. But what about your old friends? There are a handful of best friends that I [...]
Military Moves Overseas: 7 Major Mistakes to Avoid
Moving to a new duty station can be a really fun and exciting time for many families. Military moves overseas are challenging, difficult and stressful, even if you are truly excited about your new duty station. We just PCS'd to Okinawa, Japan and it was a whirlwind to say the least. Preparing emotionally in the months leading up to our [...]
5 Crazy Basic Ways to Make Friends After PCSing
Moving every few years in military life puts a real dent in your local friendships. Unless you already know people at your upcoming duty station, you're basically back to "dating" to try and find military spouse friends. A big fat ZERO starring you in the face when it comes friends and family nearby. That can be really tough. I’ve moved [...]
The Hidden Costs of PCS Moves
We are preparing to move very soon, and already, I see the dollar signs adding up daily. Buying stuff to get us better organized, buying more cleaning products to do a ‘move out’ clean, buying more luggage, buying more fast food because we are too lazy to cook…the list is starting to get pretty long. There are so many hidden costs [...]
Preparing Emotionally for a PCS
Looking into my son’s room, I imagine it empty and the tears well up. This is our first home as a married couple. This is our first home with a child. This home is our first everything. It’s so sad to think sweet little Jameson won’t even remember this special place where everything began. By the time he is old enough to remember [...]
