Making Your House a Home
Whenever we move in this nomadic lifestyle we are intimately aware that there is a finite timeline in our new home.
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THE DASH
Insight, wisdom, lessons learned and everything in between to help you find the information you need for smoother transition between diplomatic assignments.
Christine Lusk
4 min
Magical Vacations
When we were planning our home leave between two tours we knew we wanted to take our kids on an extra special trip.
Christine Lusk
5 min
How to Run Your Next PCS
Moving is a life event. Plan intentionally for your next PCS. Start with a goal in mind and build out a plan to execute.
Christine Lusk
5 min
Big Life Plans: College Edition
Learning how to talk about ourselves, to be proud of our strengths, and own our stories is a life skill at any age.
Christine Lusk
4 min
Establishing Your Professional Identity
I realized that my career trajectory had been completely sent off course with our first PCS. Get your career back on track with these tips.
Christine Lusk
3 min
Two to Tango: Movers Tips for Pack Out
Improving your PCS could mean facing some tough love. We go over tips from the movers plus a UAB horror story told from the packers side.
Christine Lusk
3 min
Yard Sale Season - Yes, it’s a Season!
Yard Sales are a useful way to get sorted for PCS and to earn some extra money for the unexpected expenses of a move.
Christine Lusk
3 min
Planning Your Exit Strategy
Part of PCS transition is getting closure on this season of your life, and here are a few tips to get you through it.
Christine Lusk
3 min
The ‘B’ Word
Can you create a budget when it is the last thing you ever want to do with your time?
Christine Lusk
4 min
Riding the Financial Roller Coaster of PCS
Figuring out where the PCS money is going doesn't have to be scary, see our guest blogger's tips to get you prepared.
Christine Lusk
2 min
Getting out of Dodge has it's Rewards
It’s time to actually do all those things you planned to do before you got to your current assignment. It’s time to travel!
Christine Lusk
3 min
Achieve Your Resolutions
Starting off the New Year comes with resolutions. I used to be fairly cynical about them until I started to reframe my thinking around...
Christine Lusk
2 min
Planning for the Unexpected
When you make your PCS schedule, do you leave room for the unexpected? Give yourself peace of mind with a bit of flexibility in your plans.
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