Until Next Time, Georgia
And just like that, we closed one chapter of our life’s story and we’re starting a new one. Last week was packing and moving week for our family, and it…
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The Final PCS Checklist
We’ve made our to-do list, and we’re checking it twice, but I’m sure there’s something we’re missing. Here’s a look at our final PCS checklist before the movers arrive. This…
How to Effectively Clean Out The Pantry
Six years ago, before my husband and I moved for the first time, we joked around that we were going to have “Pantry Week,” at our house, because we needed…
PCS Tips: Preparing for Your Military Move
“Spin up” is a term my husband throws around for his job in the military pretty often. He’s constantly spinning up for something, and the latest thing on our horizon…
We’re Moving to San Diego!
The military can certainly pull the rug out from underneath us at any point, but as of right now, we’re slated to move to sunny San Diego, California, this summer!…
7 Steps for a Smooth OCONUS to Stateside PCS
Compensation for this post was provided by Defense Mobile via MSB New Media. All opinions expressed in this piece are my own. It’s been almost two years since we left…
How to House Hunt During PCS Season
I’m feeling homesick for Italy. As of today, we’ve been back in America for eight months (how has it been that long??), and I’m really missing the lifestyle out there….
Home Sweet Home
First of all, the government shutdown is horrible. I know that doesn’t even need to be said, but just know that I think it’s really crappy. I don’t talk about…
Reverse Culture Shock
I wasn’t expecting culture shock to hit me when we came back to America. After all, I only lived in Italy for a smidgen less than two years, and I…