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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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5 (Actually Useful) Gifts to Send When Your Bestie Has a New Baby

Woohoo! A new baby has entered your life. And this means it’s time to send a cute, tiny bundle of gifts to help restore the …

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Here's what you need to know. #carepackage #military #deployment #carepackages #happymail

Can I Send Weapons in a Care Package?

Many service members are collectors of weapons or weapon enthusiasts. And sometimes, family and friends might want to send weapons to their loved ones. Let’s …

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5 Gifts That Will Up Your Care Package Game

This post is sponsored in part by Nakturnal. All work and opinions are my own.  An extended absence from a loved one brings up a …

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8 of the Best Care Packages to Send to Friends

You know who likes mail? Everyone. Check it, it’s true. But your friends especially would love a care package from you. Which is why you …

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One out of every three military-connected people reports poor sleep. Use these ideas to get some quality zzzs. #military #milfam #sleep #advice #ldr #longdistance #longdistancerelationship

5 Ways to Sleep Better During Deployment

This post is sponsored by Blue Star Families. All opinions and work are my own. I was exhausted. Days that bled into months of poor …

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Make sure that your overseas care packages makes it safe and sound. #military #happymail #carepackages #military #deployment #advice #dosanddonts

Don’t Send These 8 Things in OCONUS Care Packages

Your service member is overseas and you want to feel connected via care packages. It’s so tempting to send all the things they love in …

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