After you’ve set up your move, you obviously have to move. Packing is always a challenge. Again, a few things to keep in mind. 1. If you can drive. OCONUS moves really limit what you can take with you because (unless you choose to haul through Canada to Alaska) you have to fly. Driving, you have as much space as your car(s) allows. 2. Extra bodies. This go around, Mac… View Post »
Setting up your move
Here we are, in the midst of our fourth move in four years. This will be our longest move at around 1700 miles. We also have the added bonus of moving into our own place with orders that are longer than six months. It’s the little things. Setting up your move can seem like a daunting task, especially if it’s your first. Your first stop should always be the transportation… View Post »
The importance of matching winter accessories
I am one of those people who matches my accessories to my outerwear and outfits. Part of this is to ensure that I have a enough scarves, gloves, and hats to rotate throughout winter. “But didn’t you spend 4 winters in North Carolina and Georgia?” Yes, yes, I did. It’s funny how quickly I adjust to my local climate because 50 degrees is cold enough to warrant winter coats in… View Post »
H54F: move update
1. I really never said anything official here, but our offer was accepted on the house I found in October. We are closing on Tuesday! 2. All of our stuff was packed up on Monday and should be en route to Colorado. 3. I never knew how materialistic I was until my household goods spent a year in storage. I missed my couch and spent Monday afternoon sitting on it… View Post »
Homecoming jealousy
Over the past month, several of my friends’ husbands (around 6) have come home from deployment. One was gone about 10 months (he left the same week as Mac), and the other was gone a grand total of six weeks. Six weeks. Obviously, each soldier has a different role to play in the overall mission, but it’s really frustrating to see everyone else come home early. Trust me, I fully… View Post »
Christmas shopping tips from a {former} retail employee
Now that Thanksgiving is over, the Christmas season has officially started. Having worked in retail for years, I’ve spent many Decembers at the mall in the hustle and bustle of the Christmas shopping madness. So here are some of my tips for you. 1. Black Friday does not have the best sales. Yes, certain big ticket items have great deals, but the best sales happen the Saturday before Christmas. Another perk:… View Post »