How to Build a PCS Binder: A Real-Life System for Military Families

A PCS binder is a portable organizational system that keeps all your important documents in one place during a military PCS move. It typically includes orders, medical records, school paperwork, housing information, moving checklists, receipts, and travel documents. For military families, a PCS binder reduces stress, prevents lost paperwork, and helps you respond quickly when something is needed immediately.

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PCS-Proof Education: Why Sora Is a Top Choice for Military Families

PCS-Proof Education: Why Sora Is a Top Choice for Military Families Written in collaboration with The Waiting Warriors and Sora Schools. All opinions are my own. Military life is full of beauty and sacrifice—but if we’re being honest, it’s also full of disruption. As a military spouse, I’ve watched my own family, friends and community

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Letting Go of the Perfect Military Spouse Standard

The Waiting Warriors Podcast Letting Go of the Perfect Military Spouse Standard By Michelle Bowler Military Spouse Burnout Is Real Military life demands a lot. Between deployments, frequent moves, and managing life on the home front, it’s easy for military spouses to feel like they have to do it all—and do it perfectly. But as

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7 Must-Know Tips for Giving Birth in a Military Hospital: What Every Military Spouse Should Know

Giving birth is one of life’s most beautiful—and unpredictable—experiences. When you add in the unique challenges of military life, particularly when delivering at a military hospital, things can feel even more uncertain. If you’re a military spouse getting ready to deliver your baby at a military hospital, this guide is for you.  After giving birth

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Creating Connection During Deployment: How This Marine Wife Builds Strong Family Bonds While Apart

The Waiting Warriors Podcast Creating Connection During Deployment: How This Marine Wife Builds Strong Family Bonds While Apart By Michelle Bowler When you’re navigating military spouse life, staying connected during long deployments can feel overwhelming. But as Megan Duesterhaus from The Homes I Have Made shares in this episode of The Waiting Warriors Podcast, it’s possible

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Learning to Make Friends During Deployment While Feeling Shy or Nervous with Military Spouse Layne Episode 113 The Waiting Warriors Podcast

The Waiting Warriors Podcast One Easy Way To Keep Your Military Marriage From Suffering with Army Wife Michelle Bowler By Michelle Bowler TUNE IN : Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZMW5G66rxY&t=7s Military Spouse Michelle dives into a simple way she and her Army soldier have been able to keep their military marriage thriving and happy. After

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Navigating Reintegration: Parenting Challenges After Military Training

https://thewaitingwarriors.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Snapinsta.app_video_319405206_1691143244728547_5253078803628293598_n.mp4 Sometimes Reintegration Can Be The Hardest Part For Military Spouses Reuniting with your service member after a long training period is the most joyous occasion, but it also marks the beginning of a significant transition. One, we don’t often talk about in the military spouse community. One of the most challenging aspects of this

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How To Connect with Yourself: The Key to Thriving Military Marriages with Military Spouse Becca Brown Episode 110 The Waiting Warriors Podcast

The Waiting Warriors Podcast How To Connect with Yourself: The Key to Thriving Military Marriages By Michelle Bowler TUNE IN : Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZMW5G66rxY&t=7s Explore the Secrets to Thriving Military and First Responder Marriages: An Interview with Michelle Bowler and Becca Brown In this exclusive interview, we delve into the world of military

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Enhancing Military Spouse Wellbeing: The Vital Role of Support and Community with Paulette Fryar : Episode 108

The Waiting Warriors Podcast Enhancing Military Spouse Wellbeing: The Vital Role of Support and Community with Paulette Fryar By Michelle Bowler TUNE IN : Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify https://youtu.be/mO51M5kejfY Discover the profound importance of finding community and support for military spouses in this heartfelt interview. Gain valuable insights and hear personal stories from military spouses

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3 Ways To Set Up Your Relationship For A Successful Deployment/TDY/Training

3 Ways To Set Your Military Marriage Up For A Successful Deployment, TDY, or Training
Michelle Bowler- military spouse - creator of the Bulletproof Your Reintegration Course

Author - Michelle Bowler

 Army wife of 11+ years, mom for 4 girls and a boy in heaven, and hardcore believer that it’s possible to have a thriving marriage, family, and military life.