Kristi Adams

8 Things the PCS Cycle has in Common with Lord of the Rings

As a little girl, my daydreams were filled with hobbits and wizards – and tales of adventure. And I consistently… Read More

Half & Half: My Military Life as a Soldier and a Spouse

This year has been a reflective one in my life, full of milestones. I celebrated my 40th birthday, along with… Read More

When You Can’t Call Anywhere Home

The word “home” has always been distinguishable as being so much more than a roof over our heads. Home is… Read More

Inside My Tiny, Tiny German Kitchen

When your kitchen boasts a stove the size of an Easy-Bake oven, and a fridge that would’ve counted as my… Read More

6 Ways Milspouse Life is Like Groundhog Day

According to legend and lore, February 2 marks Groundhog Day, and the prediction of spring. The center of the show… Read More

The Healing Power of Pets

Of all the places my husband and I could move to with the military – we never expected the Walter… Read More

4 Ways to Cope When PCS Orders Change

Moving season. As spouses, we have long known that to live a military lifestyle means to accept and maybe even… Read More

The Pros and Cons of Base Lodging, Hotels, B&Bs, AirBnBs and More

Whether it's a much-needed vacation or a PCS, where your family spends the night can make or break travel plans.… Read More

What I Learned After Living In a Hotel For 6 Months During a PCS

When we received PCS orders to the Washington D.C. area, our plans certainly did not include living in a hotel… Read More