The 5-Minute File

5 Essential Tips for Creating a Smooth Household Routine During Deployment

Five essential tips to keep your household running smoothly while your spouse is away.

Why spend time organizing before a deployment?

Deployments are a significant part of military life. Whether you're anticipating your first deployment or your tenth, getting organized before your loved one leaves can make a WORLD of difference f...

May: The Month of the Military Spouse

Hey guys! Did you know that Military Spouse Appreciation Month is here? 🎉 Let’s take a moment to celebrate the unsung heroes behind the uniform - our amazing military spouses. Here are some fascina...

Celebrating military children: 6 programs to support your child's journey

Happy MOMC! April is not only the time for blooming flowers and warmer weather (yay!); it's also the Month of the Military Child, a time to acknowledge the sacrifices and patience of our military k...

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 ...

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...

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.