Every PCS move is a new chapter in your military spouse adventure. With a personalized PCS memory book, you can turn each move into a beautiful keepsake. Capture the friendships, adventures, and memorable moments that make each duty station unforgettable. Your journey is unique, and your memory book should be too.
Designing Your Story: Make Your PCS Memory Book Truly Yours
A PCS memory book is more than just a scrapbook. It’s a way to celebrate your family’s journey through military life. Start by choosing a theme that reflects your family’s personality.
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A federal judge ordered the Department of Veterans Affairs to immediately develop a plan to build nearly 2,000 new supportive housing units for veterans on its 388-acre campus in West Los Angeles.
Judge David O. Carter’s ruling on Friday, Sept. 6, was a major victory for a group of veterans who sued the VA over the use, or lack thereof, of the massive campus. They sued over a number of different aspects of how the VA utilizes the space, which was gifted to it in 1888.
Military life can be unpredictable, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prioritize your own needs. In fact, it’s essential. Treat self-care like any other important appointment. Schedule it on your calendar. Whether it’s 15 minutes in the morning for a quiet coffee, an hour in the evening for a hobby, or an afternoon on the weekend to recharge, the choice is yours. You have the power to set aside that time for yourself.
Here are 6 ways to prioritize your mental and physical wellness:
Schedule ‘Me Time’ That Fits Your Life
Consider the ebb and flow of military life.
Before your next move, there are plenty of obvious things to set up: housing, utilities, packers/movers, kids’ schools and more. All of these will be on the top of your radar. But then there are things that are far less obvious. Where is the closest dollar store to your new address? Where will you find the best burger? Where’s a scenic place to walk? These are some of the amenities you may need but that we rarely plan out before we get to the new location.
However, doing so can not only leave you more prepared, but get you more excited about the next stop that will serve as your home.
Spice up your social life and strengthen your military community with themed potluck dinners. These gatherings are about sharing experiences, cultures, and the unique flavors each duty station brings into your life. Whether new to the base or a seasoned spouse, themed potlucks are a wonderful way to build connections, create lasting memories, and feel truly at home.
The Power of Potlucks
In military life, connections are everything. Frequent moves and deployments make bonding with your neighbors and fellow spouses essential.
If you think you’ve got time, think again. Transitioning out of the military isn’t something you wing—it’s something you plan, and that plan should start earlier than you think.
After 20 years of active-duty service, my husband and I can look back to the beginning and almost laugh at how naive we were. The rose-colored glasses were thick, and the lenses with which we saw the world around us certainly didn’t account for blind spots.
Staying in shape can seem like a tall order when faced with the stressors military members and families face daily, and it’s no secret that many military families face financial hardship. Because of this, I’ve gathered some information about discounts and resources available to military families within the fitness industry. Sometimes even a 10-20% can be a huge help in achieving our health and fitness goals. While this is not an endorsement, hopefully something on this list will provide some financial relief on your fitness journey.
There are plenty of amazing lists for how to save money when traveling, but let’s be honest – when you’re a military family, you can’t always book ahead, be flexible with travel dates, or travel during the off-season. Military life certainly comes with its own set of unique obstacles, but also affords plenty of opportunities, especially when traveling.
10 Tips for saving money when traveling for military families
Using these money-saving tips can help families maximize their travel experiences while staying within budget and still having an amazing trip.
Jessie Henderson and her husband Stephen embarked on a challenging journey to start a family while stationed in Del Rio, Texas. Their story involves multiple miscarriages, extensive travel for medical care, and the emotional and financial toll of infertility treatments. Despite these hardships, Jessie and Stephen’s resilience and determination led them to explore various options, including in vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo donation, ultimately leading to the growth of their family.
When people think of Florida they often think of white sand beaches or maybe the thriving theme park industry located near Orlando. But there is so much more to Florida than beaches and theme parks. Although those things also made our top seven spots to visit there are many other places to explore in Florida for military families.
If you are a military family living in Florida or looking for the perfect family vacation, here are 7 things you need to do in Florida:
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