Military Bases

If you haven't checked out http://militarybases.com/ please do so! They have some great information on bases and lots of great Military articles.

Keep theses types of websites handy they do the research for you! 

Did I mention we find out in May when we're were moving again!  Yikes 3 moves in 12 months! I'll definitely keep you all posted and share the info I find as I research.

Moving Binder

Organizational moving binder is the key to keeping sane. I made a two moving binders one for me and one for a good friend. We both used them (hey we're type A what can I say). I got the idea of a moving binder from a different blog so I'll share it with you.

Shannon Brown "How to Move a 1000 Miles"

 Needed Items:

• 3 Ring Binder (3 in. or larger)
• 1 or 2 Pencil Cases
• Sharpie or other Permanent Marker for each room of house (include storage and garage)
• Shipping labels 
• Dot stickers (either white and color them or pick colors that match your room color markers)
• Plastic sheet covers
• Scissors
• Box cutter
• Tape
• Tape Measure
• Pocket Tab Dividers
• A few Pencils
• A few Pens
• Post-it note 

Moving Binder

Title Page

• Hard copy of PCS orders
• Moving/Packer Information
• Packing Box Inventory (Stickers, labels, list of what is in each box)
•  En Route Travel Info (Printed directions just in case, Hotel confirmation, Pet boarding information, Copy of PCS orders, misc. traveling information)
• New Home Lease and Utilities Information
• New Town Information
• Important Base phone numbers and addresses
• Map of new location and base
• Location and hours of local grocery stores, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Costco, Exchange, and Commissary
•  Base gate hours (per location)
•   Post Office hours where your P.O. Box is locate
• Food (phone numbers and locations of  local restaurants and take out joints near your new home and/or hotel and menus if possible)
• Interior Design (size of furniture pieces, lay out of new home, and other home decorating )

Moving Binder Title Page

Moving Binder Front Page

Box Inventory List 

We used our binder to keep all receipts (gas, trailer rental, hotel, food, weigh tickets). It was fabulous. It also keep all the paper work the movers gave us. Two vehicles on the road, with two drivers, two crazy dogs. It definitely keep us sane and organized.
 

Moving Entitlements

I get asked frequently on social media what am pay can we get for things. I don't have time to rewrite all the information but here are two fabulous links to moving entitlements.

About.com PCS Entitlements

Military.com Managing Relocation Costs

Moves happen all the time plan ahead save up money for them. You'll have to spend money on your new home no matter where it is. We moved into a house once with out a single light bulb that was awesome. So plan ahead so you don't have to put it on a credit card or have to take out an advancement in pay. 

Dog Introductory Letter to a Home Owner

Dear Home Owner,

     Hello we’re the Martin Family! We have two great dogs that I would like to introduce you.

     Aspen Raine Martin is our Golden Retriever mix who we rescued at 8 weeks old.  She will be three years old in June 2013, she is spayed and weights 65 lbs (Aspen is currently working on dieting and exercising her goal weight is 45). Aspen’s education has included high marks and top of her class in Puppy, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Agility classes.  Her favorite activities are agility, playing fetch with a tennis ball, getting her belly rubbed, and visiting her favorite locals at the neighborhood pet supply store.

     Roman Ulysses Martin is a Siberian Husky who will be two years old in July of 2013. Roman is neutered and weighs in at a fit 45lbs.  Roman joined our family to give Aspen someone to play with, and they have been inseparable best friends ever since. Roman’s education has included: Puppy, Beginner, Intermediate, and Agility class.  Roman’s loves to cuddle, take long naps, play hide and seek with toys, and chase the occasional squirrel.

     Our dogs are crate trained (they are in their crates during the night and any time we are not home).  They are regularly groomed; use Frontline Plus (flea and tick prevention) and Heartguard. Our dogs are both fixed and are up to date on all vaccinations.

   

                                                                             Best Wishes,

                                                                  Whitney, Aspen and Roman

Dog Recommendation Letter from Property Manager

Here a sample Doggy Recommendation letter this is taken from our most recent properties manager's letter about our dogs.