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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.




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 …
by Meg Flanagan Okay, so, nothing looks like it did last fall or even in February 2020. Nothing. There have been strides made, especially when …
This post includes products from AU-Rate through Nakturnal, Green Beans, and Honey for Healing. All work is my own. If you’ve got a long-term deployment …
by Meg Flanagan Since mid-March, our mailbox has never been busier. Sometimes, I wonder if my family is single-handedly keeping the USPS running. It seems …
This is NOT a sponsored post. Let’s be honest: the military spouse community (and the rest of the online community at large) is awash in …
by Meg Flanagan When you think about a strong marriage, in or out of the military community, what does it look like? Take a moment …
by Meg Flanagan Every morning, over oatmeal or yogurt, my family hears the dulcet tones of FaceTime ringing. It’s 8:00 and time for our daily …
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