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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 …
Military life is especially tough for someone who likes traditions and family time. I’m not saying that condescendingly; I’m saying it as a truth. If …
This post is sponsored by Outback Steakhouse. All opinions and work are my own. Veterans Day has come and gone and so have many of …
The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year… unless you’re dealing with a deployment. Then they can easily be the most stressful, emotional, …
It doesn’t matter if it’s a deployment, a training, geo-baching, or another separation: Being away from the one you love just sucks. The good news? …
It’s no secret that I think military spouses are amazing. From their resiliency to their creativity to the depth of love they have for their …
I received product in exchange for this review. All opinions and work are my own. When John and I started our last military move, we …
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