Milspouse Matters Episode 42 with Jen McDonald – Get ready for PCS with these expert moving tips.
Ready for some moving tips for your PCS move? One thing that’s usually certain about military life is that you will move at some point! Today, I have SO much information to share with you, and I really hope you will get something out of it, whether it’s your first PCS or tenth!
Having been through 13 moves as a military family, I’m sharing some moving tips, sprinkled with some funny stories and wise advice from other military spouses and listeners.
We’re talking about prepping for a move, moving with kids of all ages, moving with pets, moving overseas, and even some thoughts about when it seems like all your friends are moving but you’re stuck.
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Be the Bridge
- Ultimate PCS Move Resource List (all links and resources mentioned in this episode plus a few extras!)
- Milspouse Matters Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
- Christian Military Spouses Facebook Group
- Get Jen’s book, You Are Not Alone: Encouragement for the Heart of a Military Spouse.
- Christian Military Spouse Facebook Group
Timestamps for this episode:
- 7:40 PCS Terms and Acronyms to Know/General PCS Tips to Keep You Sane!
- 14:35 Your First PCS or a PCS Refresher
- 15:12 Things to Do Before the Movers Arrive or Packing Out
- 18:16 Military Spouse “Pro Gear”
- 19:20 Researching Before Your Move (neighborhoods, schools, etc)
- 23:10 Moving Tips for the Day You Pack Up
- 30:45 Moving with Kids
- 34:40 Moving In Day
- 38:00 Overseas Move
- 42:00 Tips for Helping Kids Through a Move
- 45:45 Moving with Pets
- 49:48 When You’re Not Moving, But All Your Friends Are
Thanks to this episode’s sponsors! If you connect with them, please tell them you heard about it on the Milspouse Matters podcast!
Thanks to First Command for supporting this episode of the Milspouse Matters Podcast. Visit firstcommand.com to learn more about free financial coaching, as well as information about military spouse careers.
In this unprecedented time in our country, many of us are taking an even closer look at our personal finances. A global pandemic is new to us all, but First Command has experience coaching military families through the most volatile times. There are steps you can take now to organize your financial life and First Command is ready to help—visit firstcommand.com/get-started to learn more.
And thanks to Homefront Pumps for supporting this episode about moving tips. Did you know that Tricare covers a breast pump, breastmilk storage bags, lactation sessions, and more? They do!
And Homefront Pumps can help walk you through it all. With the best pumps, the best bags, and no upgrade fees, Homefront Pumps has you covered. Visit homefrontpumps.com at any time during your pregnancy to place your order for what you need, and they’ll work with you and your doctor to get it all delivered to your door. Looking for Kiinde Twist? They have that too! Best Pumps. Best Bags. No Upgrade Fees.
*Contains affiliate links
More resources for your military life:
- Milspouse Matters on Instagram
- Christian Military Spouse Facebook Group
- Find the complete Milspouse Matters show archive and listen to every episode
Get Jen’s books, You Are Not Alone: Encouragement for the Heart of a Military Spouse and Milspouse Matters: Sharing Strength Through Our Stories.
Have a topic idea for the Milspouse Matters podcast or know someone who’d be a great guest? Send me a note or fill out our guest application.
