PCS prep season is in full swing, and while you might be completing the great purge and figuring out your budget, it also feels like there is still so much to do! Is there enough time? How will this get done? Between new military spouses and seasoned PCSers, anything that can make the process easier and the experience better is always appreciated. These military spouse-owned companies are there to do just that!
BoxOps
Regardless of if you are doing a PPM (personally procured moved) or a military-contracted move, this box labeling system is just what you need. This well crafted product will make traffic-directing on delivery day a breeze and give you more time to check off numbers and check items for damage. With the adhesive on the labels being permanent you will not need to worry about any falling off in the moving process. What makes these so special? The BoxOps design wraps around a corner of the box giving you the ability to see the room and color from multiple sides, and a place to write the inventory number as well (because those do tend to fall off!) Customize your kit size to fit your needs!
List & File
One of the most important things about moving is being organized. This doesn’t just mean having your home organized, but also all the paperwork from your servicemembers’ orders to your moving inventories and life documents. Organizing all of that just got easier with the binder file system from List & File! A set of binder tabs that are tailored to our military lifestyle to keep everything together. Bonus is there is a special education binder set that helps us keep all of the school records, IEP/504s and more organized to make that transition from one school to another even easier. Make sure your PCS binder system is complete with a set of the binder tabs.
Logsa Mil Moves
Every year one of the biggest complaints is the amount of things that show up damaged in each move. Logsa Mil Moves sets out to change that narrative with their highly trained crews of hired military spouses who also pack homes for PCSing families! (we shared their story here!) They are heading into their third year of operations, and have a $0 claims record because they pack that well! Currently operating in the Ft. Bragg area, they are extending to DC, the Hampton Roads area, Fort Leavenworth and Fort Hood. No matter if you are looking for an employment opportunity that can move locations with you, or for an amazing crew to pack your home this summer, consider Logsa!
Overstreet Organizing
Organizing your home before and after a move can be a daunting task. We never know where to start and before we know it we’re ready to just throw it all away! Insert Overstreet Organizing to help you through the process. Available for virtual meetings, you can have your home decluttered and ready for a move in no time! Don’t dread the unpacking and shoving boxes into closets when you can have your home organized. One of the most important aspects of the organizing process is that you will discover how to use the space appropriately to have the functionality that you need!
Milhousing Network
A difficult task in any PCS is finding a home, and with that comes finding a reputable real estate agent who can keep us on budget and get us what we need. Too many times we hear of a family being left high and dry because their realtor took short cuts and used a less than desirable inspector, or didn’t understand the VA Home Loan. Thankfully there is now Milhousing Network who can offer concierge level moves for military families! Pairing you with the perfect realtor who understands the military life and our needs, you’ll never be left in a house falling apart around you! Providing many more resources such as PCS guides and housing market trends, you’ll find everything you need to be set up for a smooth move.
Author Megan Harless also owns PCS Like A Pro, which can help in learning the ins and outs of the pcs process, tips to get through with ease, and how to navigate your claims. The online community Facebook group PCS Like A Pro – Your Smooth Move is the perfect place to get all of your questions answered, and receive some one on one guidance and issue resolution.