The 5-Minute File

How (and why) to have an end-of-year file review

Hey there, military fam! As 2023 comes to a close (whut), it's time for our annual mission review – not on the battlefield, but right at home. Just like our spouses-in-arms review and update their ...

Homeschooling and record-keeping in the military

Hey there, fellow military moms! If you're reading this, chances are you're navigating the unique path of homeschooling while your husband is serving our country. First and foremost, thank you for ...

Navigating DoDEA: Taking Control of Your Student's Education Paper Trail

Military life is marked by constant change, and for families with school-age children, this often includes navigating the intricacies of the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) school ...

The files that formed America

Hello friend - it's almost July 4th! Today, let's have a chat about two of the most important documents in American history: the Declaration of Independence and The Constitution. Document...

How your family's organization can improve force readiness

When military families are organized and prepared, servicemembers can better focus on their mission with greater peace of mind about the well-being of their loved ones.

Looking at an OCONUS move? Here are the files you'll need.

CONGRATULATIONS! You got orders to an exotic overseas location! Of course, your new OCONUS base may not actually be exotic or technically "overseas" (like Alaska or Hawaii) but one thing ...

Organizing for a new baby

For military families, being organized is especially important when expecting a new baby. Not only do you need to prepare for the arrival of your child, but you also have the added stress of freque...

The Career Binder 411

[ Learn more from our newest post on this subject HERE. ]   Our Career Binder (a.k.a "Career Inserts," "Love Me Binder", or "Brag Book") was developed especially for servicemembers to track and org...

3 MORE files & why they're essential

WE'RE BACK with another deep-dive into three more files that we consider "essential" enough to pre-print on each of our Daily Binders. If you haven't already, check out our first post about this to...

5 Steps to declutter your paper

Hey girl. Is it time to tackle that pile of paper? Apply this 5 step process to move your office/table/counter from cluttered to clean.