As military families, we are no stranger to moving often and on little notice. We’re frequently put in situations where we have to search for housing across the country from where we live, or – in some cases – across the world. The whole process can be more stressful than you bargained for, especially when […]
We’ve got moving on the brain since it’s summer and high moving season, but all too often our furry friends are forgotten when we start discussing a move. Pets bring us comfort when we’re down and love us no matter what. It’s time we focused on their needs for a bit. I’ve moved across […]
Many of us get the “urge to purge” when PCS orders come down. We go through clothes, books, and condiments but we often forget to replace things that have lost their functionality. Sometimes you don’t have enough time to clean out completely before the packers arrive, but you could always ditch stuff while unpacking. […]
Orders to Fort Meade? If you’re not from the area, the number of lodging options can be daunting. You may be concerned that realtors and rental agencies misplaced the commas and you are undoubtedly worried about traffic. All of these things are super important when house hunting, or even just finding a temporary rental in […]
Each year we see one military family experience the perfect move. They had six months warning and their pack out dates were perfectly aligned with the end of their lease. They had a gorgeous house waiting on the other end and had a door-to-door move with the best moving company ever. And then we […]
No matter how temporary, there’s something about making a place feel like home; and when it comes to temporary military housing options, that’s no easy task. Military members and their families aren’t always aware of the resources available to them, which is why we want to make sure everyone knows why crash pads are […]
A Permanent Change of Station (PCS) can be a major stress on your family, but there are many resources to help make the process easier. When it comes to your accommodations, there are housing options you can find that are either right on your new base or close enough that transportation won’t be a big […]
Written by Dawn M. Smith exclusively for Military Crashpad®® Securing new housing and temporary lodging are some of the biggest headaches of PCS prep. Military Crashpad®® has you covered for parts of your journey, but this must-read list of resources can help ease all of the pain with reviews to discounts. It’s all here to help military […]
If you are active duty military, chances are you’re already accustomed to frequently moving. In this article, you can find some of the most common things military tenants are looking for when relocating to a new home after getting orders to PCS. Proximity to the Base Proximity to your base of operations is a […]
Think BIG. Like, Texas BIG. Like, Thomas Jefferson’s invention of the swivel chair. The Wright Brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk. Neil Armstrong walking on the moon. Think BIG like the internet, the iPhone, and Facebook. These are all U.S. and/or military made inventions shaping the way the modern world has evolved and that help […]