Receiving the news that you and your family are moving to South Korea may not be expected. If you’re like me, you may have cried at the news or even cursed the heavens for this “roadblock” in your projected life path. As someone who has lived in South Korea as a non-command sponsored spouse, I […]
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Cleaning out for a PCS? Trade in kids’ stuff for a few bonus perks here
As many military families begin hunkering down (and cleaning out) for this year’s PCS, Babies”R”Us and Toys”R”Us might have a solution for some of those children’s items that are tough to take a long (and leave behind). The two companies’ Greater Trade-In event will start on February 11 for loyalty members and February 16 for […]
5 ways to make your coast-to-coast move memorable (in a good way)
Presented by Extended Stay America You’ve just received your permanent change of station orders and they say to pack up your entire life and move to the other side of the country. Your heart begins to race, your palms get sweaty, and you immediately begin to stress as you think about all the things you’ll […]
The do’s and don’ts of managing a rental property
For military families who PCS, it makes sense to continue owning a home when you leave a duty station … as long as you can find renters who will cover your mortgage. When a rental property is managed correctly, it allows the owners to break even or make a profit on home expenses. This allows them […]
Here are the top 10 things to purge before a PCS
This post is sponsored by The Breastfeeding Shop. Before our first PCS move, I did everything wrong. I had recently discovered the local yard sale/resale page, and as a thrifty cheapskate, I was completely hooked. There were so many great deals on everything we needed as newlyweds moving into an empty house. But I was […]
5 ways to help your military child deal with a move
The childhood experience of boys and girls from military families is undeniably unique. The children of our military will experience the melting pot that is American culture as they travel around the country, make friends they otherwise would never have met, taste foods from different parts of the country and the globe and have a […]
5 tips to make a short term space feel like home
When the military is in control of your destination, you tend to find yourself in a variety of new and different locations. And accompanying those new and different locations are the new, different, and often inconvenient living situations. Can any military spouses out there give me an “amen?” Maybe you’re the type with an insatiable […]
Builders tap into social media to reach homebuyers
We’ve all seen the way homebuying has changed over the years. Today’s savvy buyers are doing more research ahead of time than ever before, and they walk into a real estate or sales office educated about their choices. Social media — especially Facebook, Pinterest, Foursquare, Twitter and YouTube — has become increasingly important in the […]