This post about preparing for a military move has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions and tips are 100% mine. #RoadTripOil #CollectiveBias We celebrated our first anniversary while living in Georgia. Our second anniversary, I lived in Indiana while Travis lived in South Korea. On our third anniversary, we lived together again, but this time in Missouri. And this week we are moving to Tennessee, where we will most likely end up spending our fourth anniversary. Military moves (also known as PCS) come with the territory, but I have to admit I had no idea Continue Reading
Nothing is Official in the Military
When we announced we would no longer be moving to New York but instead would be staying here in Missouri, everyone kept asking if it was official. My response was always, "as official as it can be." You see, in the military nothing is ever official. Even after you receive orders, they can still change. In fact, I have even heard stories of people who have moved to their new duty station, started unpacking, and within two weeks their orders had been canceled. They had to move again. If there's one thing you'll learn from military life it's to be flexible. Things will change. A Continue Reading
Things to Do Near Fort Leonard Wood
Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri is often referred to as Fort Lost in the Woods because it seems to be out in the middle of nowhere. For people who are used to city life, this duty station can be a big change. It can definitely feel like there's not much around. But Travis and I both feel like every duty station is what you make of it. You can PCS and be totally depressed ... or you can have a good attitude and find new adventures -- even while lost in the woods! Travis and I have only been stationed at Fort Leonard Wood for five months, but we have already found a ton of fun things to do! Continue Reading
How to Find a Church After a PCS
Military life means a whole lot of moving. A PCS is a Permanent Change of Station, or in other words a move. Most military members and their families move every two to three years. As a military spouse, I have now moved three times in three years, and at the end of the month we're supposed to be moving again. All this moving can make it hard to find a community and a church home. I think finding a church that suits me is really difficult, and to be honest I never enjoy the search. It's hard to know on your first visit if it's the right church for you and your family. And since church only Continue Reading
Tips for a Non-DITY PCS
If you are an avid reader of this blog, then you know we recently experienced our first non-DITY PCS. We were in Georgia, but had the Army move Travis' things to Korea and my things to Indiana. I was so nervous about how it would all go, but thankfully it went smoothly. We learned a lot in our first PCS, and I wanted to share those things with anyone else who may have just gotten orders. Today, I'm sharing tips for a non-DITY PCS over at Jo, My Gosh. Head over to her blog to see my PCS advice, and be sure to read some of her other posts as well. She has some great tips and resources for Continue Reading
South Korea PCS Packing List
If you follow my blog, you know my husband will be boarding a plane for South Korea in the next couple weeks. That means we have been packing like crazy. I have been so thankful for any resource we can find about what to bring and what is provided and how an international PCS even works. I've been trying to read up on all the information I can get, but I do wish there was more. Because of that, I'm writing this post for anyone else who is preparing for a move to South Korea. Your destination, housing, or packing list might not be exactly the same, but I hope this gives you a better idea Continue Reading
Gift Ideas for Moving Friends
This post contains affiliate links. Thanks for helping me keep this blog going! Moving can be stressful. There's a lot of planning and packing and (usually) driving involved. There are a lot of goodbyes and maybe even some tears. I know because I'm right in the midst of it. Do you have friends or family who are preparing for an upcoming move? Perhaps you'd like to brighten their day with a care package or gift. I've compiled this list of gift ideas for your friends who are moving or PCSing (if they're a military family). Some of these will be great if you live nearby, others can be Continue Reading
FAQ — South Korea
Since announcing our big news of Travis moving to Korea, people have had many questions. So I figured I'd write out a post for those of you who are curious to know more. If you are in the military or in a military family, you will probably already know these answers. But many civilians just don't fully understand it all. Here are the most frequently asked questions and our answers. When does he move there? Travis has to report to his new unit by March 1. He will take a couple weeks of leave before he moves, so we will be leaving Georgia mid-February to spend a couple weeks in Continue Reading