Dining out can be expensive – especially as the price of everything seems to be going up! Here are five tips that can help your family save money at restaurants during your next PCS. Going out to eat at a restaurant is usually more expensive than preparing a meal and eating at home, but if…
If you are reading this you’ve probably been asking yourself just how you can possibly do a full Personally Procured Move PPM or DITY move without losing your mind. Maybe this is your first military move. Or perhaps you’ve had a terrible experience with your household goods (HHG) being shipped with moving companies before and…
I’m no expert, but we’re doing our 5th full PPM with the Army this month, and I’ve learned a few things (mostly from making mistakes) that will help when it comes to packing for a move. I’d like to share what I know with you, in case it can help make your DITY packing easier!
When hiring help for your personally procured move you may come across companies that look like moving services, who offer all the things you’re looking for, but they are actually brokers, and complete scam artist. It is important to know how to recognize and then avoid moving brokers when you are planning your DITY move.
can you be a military spouse and have a horse? Yes! Being a military family with horses is not out of the question. You just have to know how to PCS with a horse to make it happen!
Having a positive mindset is a game changer when it comes to difficult situations. I think creating this type of mindset early on in children can only set them up for success, allow for calmer decision-making skills, and a better acceptance to change. Life has many curve balls for you, no matter the plan you…
Taking a road trip or traveling with your kids can be really challenging. I always suggest having a packing list and making sure you are prepared well in advance before your journey. The military provides a unique opportunity for military families to travel both CONUS and OCONUS. Personally, we’ve taken advantage of bad duty stations…
Being a military spouse requires persevering through loneliness, enduring times of high stress, and having great patience. To be honest, these things don’t come naturally to most of us. That is why I am so thankful that Bernadette Soler reached out to our Military With Kids community with a free offer for her yoga e-book…
One of the joys of military family life is trying to make a temporary house or apartment feel cozy. This can be more challenging when you are renting or living on base and are unable to do things like painting, updating appliances or drilingl things into a wall. Never fear! Here are 10 easy ways…