11 Ways to Support Military Families
It’s hard to believe, but it’s been three years and just a few days since John and I started dating. (That also makes it 3 years since I knew that I loved John, but that’s a totally different story for another time.) In those three years, we went from being in a long-distance dating relationship, […]
Guiltless (and Delicious!) Greek Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cookies
I love dessert. I am not one of those girls who can only eat half a cookie or a bite of cake and be happy (but if that’s you, that’s awesome!). I have tried over … and over… and over again to diet by cutting out sweets completely. Know what happens? I end up exactly […]
Thoughts on the Death of a Student
Many of you know that I taught in the inner city in a previous life– or at least, in my life before the Navy. Being away from my students and from the kind of purpose I found there has been a learning experience, and one that I’ve been learning how to work through this year. […]
Make a Shabby Chic Easter Basket Charm
Disclosure: I received product from Austiner’s for a review. I only review and endorse products that I enjoy and believe that my readers will, too. All opinions (and crafting mistakes) are my own. This year is the first time John and I are celebrating Easter as a couple. For the past four years, John hasn’t […]
5 Bible Verses and a Prayer for Deployment
If you’re a long-time reader of Jo, My Gosh! you’ve probably picked up that I’m Christian, even though I am not typically vocal about my faith on the blog. If you’re an even closer reader, you’ve might know that I’m Lutheran. Faith has always been an important part of my life– in fact, at one […]
nibblr: A Subscription Box Review (and Free Box for You!)
Disclosure:I received a free product from nibblr for review. I only review and endorse products that I enjoy and believe that my readers will, too. All opinions (even the goofy ones) are my own. Before I go any further, let me alert you: there is a very, very cool gift for you (and for every […]
Guilt-free Seafood Veggie Pasta with Brancott Estate Wines
I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Millennial Central for Brancott Estate Wines. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Spring is finally, finally, finally here! I’m not one to complain about winter– I love it– but stepping out into the sun […]
5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Date Someone in the Military
Hear this truth: Military life isn’t for everyone. Some of folks genuinely like it; others put up with it because it is a condition of being attached to the person they love. And I want to be clear: those of us who date or marry someone in the military are no better or worse than […]
Incorporating Physical Touch in Long Distance Relationships
Today, Cassie from True Agape is writing about physical touch and long distance relationships. (You might remember Cassie from a giveaway we did together about conversation! ) See what she has to say and be sure to check out her bio below! If your significant other’s Love Language is Physical Touch and you are in a […]
Sign the Petition to Fight Toxic Chemicals!
Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Millennial Central for Seventh Generation. I received a promotional item and product samples as a thank you for participating. When I was in fourth grade, I heard for the first time about the deforestation of the rainforests in South America. I’m not going to lie; it freaked […]
