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7 Tips for Relocating With Pets

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 Terri Lichlyter

A permanent change of station (PCS) can be stressful for not only the humans inside your home, but also for your furry friends as well. They are often hyper-aware of the changes going on in your home and recognize that a transition may be underway. From added people in and out of the house to […]

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National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 Jennifer Kirkpatrick

It’s true that these days, there is a national holiday for just about anything! I bet you didn’t know that the last Monday in January is officially National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day.  History and Origins The roots of National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day are traced back to and credited to a radio broadcaster named Jim […]

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Halloween: An Opportunity to Connect with Neighbors

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 Jennifer Kirkpatrick

Whether you have been in your current home a while or you are the new kid in town, there is a fall holiday that promises to offer you the perfect opportunity to get to know your neighbors better. Halloween.  Read on for ten ideas for how to make this a hauntingly good holiday for adults […]

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Fall Nights: Local Music Scene, Bars, and Festivals

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 Jennifer Kirkpatrick

The weather has finally cooled off and if you’ve recently PCS’d perhaps you are coming up for air after getting all of your worldly goods unpacked and organized in your new home. What should you do now that you are ready to get out there and explore?  Well, enjoy the lovely fall nights, of course!  […]

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10 Tools You Need to Invest in for Maintaining Your Home

September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 Jennifer Kirkpatrick

As military families, it can feel counterintuitive to think about amassing a huge, heavy, and bulky collection of home maintenance tools to pack, load, store, and PCS every few years. However, the benefits of owning these tools might far outweigh any inconvenience they present.  By investing in the right tools you will effectively maintain your […]

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Showcasing Your Home’s Best Indoor and Outdoor Features

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 Jennifer Kirkpatrick

Whether in-person or online via digital home tours or pictures it is vital to put your home’s best face forward. From the outdoor first impression to the less likely to be seen indoor areas below are seven tips to make sure prospective buyers see your home in its most appealing light.  Clear Clutter If you […]

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Finding the Best Doctors, Dentists, and Service Providers

August 16, 2021August 16, 2021 Jennifer Kirkpatrick

Soon after the moving boxes are unpacked, the cardboard is broken down and placed at the curb for recycling pickup, and the house is mostly put together. It’s not long before it’s time to get everyone in the family established with new care providers. Whether it’s back-to-school physicals, getting prescriptions to refill at the pharmacy, […]

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Evaluating Schools Near Your New Duty Station: Public or Private?

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 Jennifer Kirkpatrick

One of the most pressing, but often under-discussed issues when military families are making choices about purchasing a home is school choice for those with school-age children. For many, one of the surest ways to hone in on a home search is to designate a particular school zone as a central criterion. This narrows down […]

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Let Yelp Help: Finding the Most Fun in Your New City

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 Jennifer Kirkpatrick

As most military families can attest, one of the most important things to do once you land at your new duty station is to scope out all of the great places to eat and fun things to do. Not only is a great restaurant meal and an entertaining outing a much-needed reprieve from unpacking boxes […]

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The Thrill of the Grill: Planning a BBQ to Meet the Neighbors

July 5, 2021July 5, 2021 Jennifer Kirkpatrick

Summer is in full swing and now that things are starting to resume some level of normalcy, what better time to connect with your neighbors. Whether you have just moved to a new community, or you are a longtime fixture in your current area, planning a barbeque or cookout is the perfect way to get […]

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