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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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17 apps to help military spouses make the most of their time and money.

17 Essential Apps for Military Spouses

If you’re anything like me, you’re glued to your phone.  For me, it’s my communication with friends and family and it’s my lifeline to my …

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Newlywed and newly a military spouse... here's what this Army wife has learned after 9 months. #militaryspouse #wedding #married #marriage #army #milspo #milspo #milspouse

The First 9 Months: What I’ve Learned as a New Infantry Wife

Thanks to Bethaney, a new infantry wife, for guest posting today! Make sure you read her bio below! Before I became a wife, I had …

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55 “Open When” Letter Topics

Last year, I published a list of more than 100 Open When Letters for deployment and separations. It was wildly popular. More than 39,000 pins …

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How to get kids involved in making care packages. Good info for deployment.

5 Ways to Get Your Kids Involved in Making Care Packages

I am thrilled to welcome guest blogger, Miranda from the Etsy shop, Love From Home Care Packages. She’s offering her insight as a military wife …

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The Secret to Making Healthy Dinner Choices During Deployment.

It was late, I was tired. And I was hungry. I dropped my purse at the door and shuffled over to the kitchen and opened …

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Living abroad with the military can be a dream come true... so how do you prepare? What should you do to make the most of your time? Use these insider tips from someone who has been there, lived that. #europe #pcs #military #milspouse #milfam #moving #movingtips #travel #traveltips #wanderer

4 Ways to Make the Most of Your OCONUS PCS to Europe

Thanks to LeAnna Brown of the Economical Excursionists for guest posting on travel abroad today! Holding hands under the Eiffel tower… Being serenaded by a gondolier down …

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Long distance or close by, military love is wonderful. Here’s how to nurture it.

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