Blog Posts in "Military PCS Resources"

We are so excited to announce that MilSpouseFest events are back for 2022! The inaugural MSF Cast will kick off the year with this fantastic and much needed webinar, PCS Tips & Tricks on Thursday January 27th at 12pm, presented by USAA. REGISTER TO ATTEND FOR FREE: Register for our MSF Cast on Whova Julie Shepard, Director, MilSpouseFest, will be speaking with the following industry experts: ● JJ Montanaro, Relationship Director, Military Advocacy Group, USAA ● Kellie Artis, COO, Millie ● Lizann Lightfoot, Content Editor, PCSgrades ● Megan Harless, CEO, PCS Like A Pro They will be taking ques... read more

How are we surviving our latest PCS? Boy oh boy. It’s been the most interesting one for sure, but in a nutshell, we haven’t totally flipped our wigs yet. We’ve been close, but everyone is still alive and functioning. Every day I remind myself that we are just out here living and SURVIVING A PCS LIKE A BOSS! Let me start with Carlos. #TeamCarlos left the island before any of us. He flew the friendly skies with Delta Airlines and spent a month with my in-laws. Dude is still acting like he’s at his grandparents’ house. They allowed him to sit on the furniture or in their laps and do pretty much ... read more

The average military child will be “the new kid” at nine schools before they graduate. Military life is hard enough. School shouldn’t have to be. Our littlest heroes deserve high and consistent education standards. Take this 5-minute survey from the National Military Family Association and tell us how your kids’ school measures up to others across the country. You’ll be entered in a drawing for one of five $50 gift cards. TAKE THE SURVEY ... read more

Why Hiring a School Search Concierge is Perfect for Military Families You might need a School Search Concierge…and not even know it! Every day, my Facebook feed is flooded, and I mean overflowing, with one kind of question: “I’m moving to XYZ. Which school should I send my kids to?” It’s a totally valid question. Just not one that you should ever rely on Facebook to answer for you. If your kid has a rash, do you ask Facebook (your friends or a group) to diagnose it for you? No, you go to the doctor. They’ll prescribe some medicine and give you qualified advice. When your car is making funky s... read more

14 Things Every Military Fa mily Should Look for in a Sch ool “What do I look for in a school?” is what pretty much every military family is asking right now. Every parent I’ve ever worked with has asked me that question. It’s super tricky to pin down the things that make a great school. Is it location? Area demographics? Extras? Curriculum? Honestly, it’s all of those things, and so much more! Finding a great school can be hard, so let’s take a peek at the most important parts of a great school for military families. 1. Zoning: Every school system is zoned slightly differently. Some systems ... read more