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Of House and Home

There is a big difference between a house (or any living structure) and a home. This is even more clear when people are forced by things beyond their control to call a new space “home.” While various types of temporary shelter are often not what we would prefer for our families, even these spaces can be made to feel like home. There are many reasons people need temporary housing, from being unable to purchase a home, being away at college, or being in the military, to other more unfortunate reasons such as being displaced by disaster. The first, best way … Continue reading →

Making Base Housing Home

Military families have many challenges and endure constant changes, one of which is making base housing feel like home and another is moving frequently. You can make your house or apartment feel like home and set up house so it’s easier to move your things with little notice, all at the same time. One of the ways to do so is to choose portable, double duty furnishings. Not only will they take up less space than traditional pieces if you end up moving into a smaller place, but furnishings that also provide storage don’t require as much effort when it … Continue reading →

Becoming a Multi-Species Household

Hard to believe it’s been eighteen months since I moved cross country with the dogs! A lot has happened in the last year and a half, which I guess is what makes the time fly by so quickly. I’m at lease renewal time, and have been talking with some friends about possibly sharing an apartment (and cutting down cost of living for all involved). Great plan, right? There’s only one catch. My friends have cats. Lally has become quite the kitty hunter since we moved. She gets such a thrill out of flushing cats out of the bushes around the … Continue reading →