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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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Politically Active? You’re Not Alone, Milspouse

by Kate Marsh Lord Does it feel like everything and everyone is suddenly political? That our once politics-free bubble of the military has been pierced …

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6 Creative Ways to Make the Start of This Strange School Year Special

6 Creative Ways to Make the Start of This Strange School Year Special

by Meg Flanagan School is starting soon–maybe–across the US. Even if school buildings open up for in-person teaching, this will be an academic year like …

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With almost everyone trying to find ways to be together without actually being together, we could all use a few new ways to connect. #military #jomygosh #longdistance #ldr #families #family #distance #happymail #creative #covid #pandemic #covid19 #kids

4 Creative Ideas to Stay Connected Despite the Distance

by Meg Flanagan Let’s be real: we’re all finding new ways to connect with the people we love. Thanks, pandemic! But military families have been …

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Here’s How to Send Free Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee to Someone Who’s Deployed

Over the past years, I’ve been lucky to have some corporate help when sending care package supplies. You can read my story about how Panera …

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The Money Talk: Military Couples, Finances, and Figuring It All Out

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Navy Federal Credit Union. All opinions are 100% mine. I wasn’t going to marry …

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5 Ways to Help MilKids Build Strong Relationships with Family and Friends from “Home”

by Meg Flanagan Right now, my kids are upstairs laughing with their grandmother. No, we’re not together. It’s just their normal morning FaceTime chat. I’m …

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