Choosing the Best Hiking Trail for You and What Gear You Need
There are THOUSANDS of hiking trails in the United States alone. Which is remarkable and an incredible way to get outside. However, with THAT many options, it can feel overwhelming, especially if you are new(er) to hiking. How far should I go? Is the trail hard? Where...
Military Wild Brings the Military Life and the Outdoors Together in the Best Way
As military members, spouses, and veterans, you’ve all known the feelings of loneliness and the uncertainty that comes with moving to a new duty station. How do you make this new place a home after just getting comfortable in your old one? How do you start building a...
Learn Your Triggers and How to Cope with Allergies During PCS Season
PCS season and allergies are here! I’ve been seeing lots of people with increased allergies lately. These can add extra baggage when you are getting ready to move to your next duty station. They also can be a sign that you need to check in with your body. Here’s a...
Heading Outside a Little Each Day Helped Me Become Me
You would’ve thought when we made the decision to transition from Active Duty to National Guard and move sight-unseen to Alaska I was already someone who wanted to spend every minute in nature. But that was so completely not the case. What I had, instead, was an idea...
Eight Easy Steps to Save Money and Limit Waste Before Moving
According to the nonprofit organization Feeding America, Americans waste more than $218 billion each year on food, with dairy products being the food item tossed out the most. The average American family of four throws out $1,600 a year in produce. One of the...
What to Pack and How to Pack it for Your OCONUS Move
When your service member walks in the door, orders in hand, does your chest tighten? Does your mind start swirling with thoughts of all the things you will need to do? Any PCS can produce a stress response, but an OCONUS move can add even more with the uncertainties...