19 Books to Read Together if You’re in a Long Distance Relationship
Reading is amazing. It’s a way to learn, a way to connect, and a way to escape. In this post, you’ll find resources to support your long distance relationship and others to share with your partner while you’re apart. If you are new to the realm of long distance relationships (LDRs,) don’t panic! Many people […]
13 Tricks to Make Your Care Packages Better and Cheaper
I don’t like wasting money… But I also really like spending it… especially when it’s on people I love. When John was on deployment, I loved sending him care packages. I sent a lot. (And I spent a lot.) And because I sent a lot, I learned (eventually) how to make care packages more efficient […]
These 9 Female Patriots Changed American History for the Better
Thanks to AmericanFlags.com for this content. This is not a sponsored article. The prevalence of women’s rights activism and enthusiasm are at an all-time high. However, women have been making their mark on the United States of America far before the Women’s March on Washington. Here are some of the most extraordinary female patriots who helped to […]
These Are the 6 Worst Pieces of Advice for Long Distance Relationships
Hi! I’m Rachel, Jo’s sister. I’m excited to be writing a guest post for Jo, My Gosh! My partner (a Navy veteran and all-around goofball) lives just shy of 2,000 miles away from me, so while I haven’t been in a relationship with a deployed service member, I have a bit of experience in managing […]
The Best Burger of Your Life is on Route 66 (and Other Can’t-Miss Attractions!)
This post is sponsored by Government Vacation Rewards via Sofluential Media. I ate the best burger of my life on Route 66 this fall. That’s not hyperbole. It was the best burger. It was a meat symphony of deliciousness. The McMillan in Flagstaff, Arizona: God bless the chefs, the menu, and the servers. I could […]
Here’s How to Send a Free Hershey’s Care Package to Someone Who’s Deployed
Hold onto your hats, folks… and then add this care package idea to your deployment toolbox. Hershey Corporation– yes, that Hershey– will send care packages free of charge to deployed members of the military. And it’s very easy to get your service member signed up to receive one. First, click here. You should see a […]
How Military Couples Can Bring Back the Butterflies
This post is sponsored by Prepare/Enrich. All opinions are my own. When John and I were first dating, there was no shortage of butterflies in my stomach. Like most dating military couples, we didn’t see each other a ton, so when we did, the moments were special. The excitement was palpable. Everything was so new. […]
5 Travel Resolutions for the Rest of 2017
In 2016, John and I had the chance to do a lot of lovely traveling together. We spent time in upstate New York, we saw Navy beat Notre Dame in Jacksonville, and we toured the country eating cajun in New Orleans, fry bread in the Navajo Nation, and doughnuts in Oregon. I traveled with work, […]
What In-Laws Need to Know About Deployment
For many parents, watching their son or daughter ship off to a war or far-off land is a scary thing. It’s even scarier when parents don’t have a context surrounding what military life is like. The idea of coming home for the holidays or just being able to choose where to live next are nearly […]
Brentwood Home Pillows Made Our Holidays Comfier (with Coupon and Giveaway!)
I received product in exchange for this post from Brentwood Home. All opinions and work are my own. Small changes are often the ones that make the biggest impact. You switch out an old razor blade for a new one… and suddenly, your legs are smooth and you feel like a million bucks. You empty […]
