Here’s an Easy Way to Support Military Families This Summer
I received compensation from Blue Star Families in exchange for this blog post. As always, all opinions and work are mine. “Small things add up.” As a kid, I was always in a rush. I craved doing more, accomplishing more, and making the most of every single second I had. That meant I read through […]
75 Inspirational Bible Verses for Military Families
Living the military life can be a stressful but meaningful journey. No matter what season of life you’re experiencing in the military community– basic training, deployment, PCSing, promotions, transitioning out, retiring, or something else, you might be feeling confused, joyful, tired, burnt-out, excited, or another feeling. But no matter where you are or what military […]
36 Powerful Bible Verses for Those Serving in the Military
Military service can be a stressful, yet important and meaningful, calling. From boot camp to deployment, PCSing to promotions these verses can offer a sense of calm and purpose, even in the turbulence of military life. No matter the branch of service– Navy and Marines, Coast Guard, Army, Air Force, Space Force, National Guard, or […]
43 Bible Verses About Marriage and Love
Military life can often create a lot of stress… and a lot of joy. And oftentimes, those who are in love with a member of the military navigate the relationship, engagement, and marriage alone. For some military spouses, leaning on religious practices like reading holy texts, praying, or attending worship services, can help to alleviate […]
Here’s What LGBTQ+ Milspouses Should Know When PCSing
Today, I’m excited to welcome Emily Starbuck Gerson, an Air Force military spouse and dear friend, as a guest writer on Jo, My Gosh! PSCing to a new place is intimidating for any military spouse, but it’s particularly nerve-wracking for those of us in the LGBTQIA community. We worry if the area will be safe […]
5 Considerations When Bootstrapping Your Business
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Navy Federal Credit Union. All opinions are 100% mine. In 2013, John (who was my fiance at the time) called me from Afghanistan. It had been months since we had seen each other in person and the video was blocky and lagging. John was […]
60 Bible Verses About Protection From Danger
Military life brings many worries and concerns. During travel, deployment, and TDYs (trainings), military families often say goodbye to loved ones and worry about their safety for a long period of time. For some military spouses, leaning on religious practices like reading holy texts, praying, or attending worship services, can help to alleviate stress and […]
Here’s How to Win an Xbox Series S for Your Military Kid
This post is sponsored by Blue Star Families. All work and opinions are my own. Military life can be lonely. It can be lonely moving from one place to another, often without family or friends close by. It can me lonely moving from one state to another where you don’t sound like the locals, one […]
Here’s What Military Families Should Know About the New Joining Forces
This morning, I had the honor of being invited by the Office of the First Lady to attend a virtual announcement of the reinstatement of Joining Forces as part of a virtual press pool. Personally, I was thrilled, since nearly four years ago to the day, I was invited by the Obama White House to […]
How to Create a Passover Care Package
I am super excited to share this guest post from my sister, Becky! Today, she’s sharing some great ideas for how to celebrate Passover through a care package. I love Passover seders. It’s a time of reflection, learning, culture, family and friends rooted deeply in ancient traditions. I’ve celebrated Passover just a handful of times, […]
