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Months alone. Moving across the country. Worries and challenges. Military life can be hard. But it can also be wonderful. Together, we can overcome the hard and celebrate the wonderful. Join Jo, My Gosh! as we navigate this crazy, beautiful life together.

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The Blog: Jo, My Gosh!

Months alone. Moving across the country. Worries and challenges. Military life can be hard. But it can also be wonderful. Together, we can overcome the hard and celebrate the wonderful. Join Jo, My Gosh! as we navigate this crazy, beautiful life together.

Enjoy!

What Military Families Should Know About Student Loans

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Navy Federal Credit Union. All opinions are 100% mine. A common misconception about student loan debt and the military is that no one in the military has to worry about it. Over the years, John and I have had some weird conversations with people who don’t believe that military families sometimes borrow money for college education.  We know what we’re talking about. We paid off more than $100,000 in …

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It's time to rekindle friendships intentionally. Start with this list.

54 Questions to Ask Your Long-Distance Friend

Distance makes the heart grow fonder, but also makes having spur of the moment heart-to-hearts with your best friends kind of challenging. One easy way …

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50+ Questions to Ask Your Spouse Before a Deployment

Deployments are a fact of military life. No matter how long this deployment will be, it’s important to get a few questions cleared up before …

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27 Great Gifts for Your Brand New Boot Camp Graduate

Your person is headed off to boot camp! What an exciting time in their life– and your life, too. It’s a new chapter in the …

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The older you get, the harder it can be to make new friends. Save this guide for easier friend-making.

27 Questions You Need to Ask When You Make a New Friend

So, you’ve made a new friend. Or maybe you’d like to find some new people to hang out with? I get it. Military life (heck, …

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If you shop at the Commissary but aren't using the rewards program, you could be missing out on savings and perks.

Here’s How To Save With The Commissary Rewards Program

Military families already love the Commissary because it’s often cheaper than the off-base grocery stores. But did you know that you can grab extra perks …

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Deployment. Homecoming. Reintegration. Make these life changes a little smoother by preparing with your deployed service member now. #deployment #military #army #navy #airforce #marines #ng #reserves #ldr #longdistance #longdistancerelationship #militaryfamily #milfam #militaryspouse #milspouse #milso #milspo

Ask Your Spouse These Questions Before Homecoming

Hooray! Homecoming is rapidly approaching. But also, homecoming is coming and the world you’ve carefully crafted for survival is about to be rebuilt from the …

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