For many families, PCS season has come and gone, but for those preparing for a winter change of station, PCS season hasn’t even begun. With the potential for snow, ice, and frigid temperatures, a winter PCS can seem more daunting than mere mention of the words “polar vortex”. Don’t panic—while there are disadvantages to moving … [Read more…]
How are we surviving our latest PCS? Boy oh boy. It’s been the most interesting one for sure, but in a nutshell, we haven’t totally flipped our wigs yet. We’ve been close, but everyone is still alive and functioning. Every day I remind myself that we are just out here living and SURVIVING A PCS … [Read more…]
So, we’ve left Hawaii and made it to our first stop safely. One important task we had to do before leaving the island was to ship Carlos. When you do an OCONUS (overseas PCS. Yes, Hawaii is in the US, but it’s considered an overseas move for the military) PCS you must ship your pets to your … [Read more…]
PCS season is here! If you live anywhere near a military base, you see trucks with crates moving about almost daily. Summer is a busy PCS time for military families all around the world. Why do military families love PCSing during the summer? School is out! It’s easier to transfer children during the summer months … [Read more…]
It’s that time of year for so many of us. That’s right, PCS season. Time to get up out of dodge! Time to purge and pack your crap and go. When I first became a Navy wife Facebook didn’t exist. The only thing accessible in meeting others outside of your local friends was a thing … [Read more…]
Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash What are you doing for YOU this summer? School is almost out for the summer, and as parents, we plan camps and fun for our kiddos, but forget about ourselves. Don’t overbook yourself with too many kid activities that you forget about yourself. Trust me; you will kick yourself and be beyond annoyed … [Read more…]
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of 1 Natural Way, a TRICARE breast pump provider. All opinions are entirely my own. Being a military spouse has its challenges when it comes to meeting and making friendships. Add having babies to the mix and boy oh boy. As a military family, … [Read more…]
Last weekend my family woke up to a missile scare here in Hawaii. This weekend we went to bed Friday, January 20, 2018, to news about a government shutdown. It was like, wow what a way to start 2018! We thought we were going to be blown up and now we won’t get paid.
It’s a Saturday morning in my home on Oahu. I was awake around 6 a.m. relaxing in bed, chatting with hubby and playing on our phones. He was reading the news, and I was up catching up on Facebook posts. You know, a typical relaxing morning. But this morning became the scariest 38 minutes of … [Read more…]
One year ago my family landed in sunny Hawaii to begin another adventure. Before and after arriving one question that many asked and still ask is, “Do I need a passport to go to Hawaii?” The answer to this question is simple. “No.” No, as long as you are a United States citizen and have … [Read more…]
