Moving

Packing Christmas Decorations To Survive a Military Move

Packing Christmas Decorations To Survive a Military Move

 Packing away Christmas decorations can be nerve-racking and daunting.  Do you want to know how to pack Christmas decorations well enough to survive a military move?  I’ve moved our Christmas decorations 13 times to 10 states and overseas 3 times.  Our decorations have come through all those moves with no problems (other than old age).  So if you want…

Road Trip Snack Packing

Road Trip Snack Packing

    Last month, my daughter and I drove to Florida for her to attend the 2013 Ho’ike Hawai’i hula competition {read more here}.  It was a long drive (mainly because I hate riding in the car for any length of time).  With 20+ moves under my belt, I’ve had plenty of experience with road…

Moving Again?

Moving Again?

My family is patiently anxiously waiting for the Air Force to tell us if we’re moving again this summer.  Interesting facts about me and the homes I’ve lived in. Number of homes I lived in by age 18                  9 Number of different dorm rooms I lived in            4  Number of homes I lived in since age…

You’re Moving Across the Country (or World)…How Do You Find Your New Home? Part Three

Now that you’ve done all the research and background work, it’s almost time to look at actual houses (or apartments) and find your new home.    First, determine what is important for your family.  Now is the time you establish the wish list of characteristics you desire.   Using the House Comparison Worksheet, fill in your…