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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.

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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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71 Pop Culture Puns for Care Packages

There’s nothing like a goofy, good care package pun when you’re sending a box halfway across the world. And there’s nothing like a fun theme …

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The Scariest Phone Call I’ve Gotten as a Military Spouse

My phone rang on a snowy, cold, late January day two years ago. John and I had been married for just over six months and, …

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I Suck at Hiding My Tears (and Other Things I’ve Learned About Myself as a MilSO)

In April, I’ll have been a milso/milspouse for five years. I’m going to be completely cliche here, but I have no clue where the time …

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31 Things to Say to a Milspouse Instead of “You Knew What You Were Getting Into”

I was standing in a LOFT dressing room when I heard it for the first time.  John and I were engaged and John was deployed. …

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Saving for Our Forever Home: January Update

Read about our financial challenge to save $15,000 in 9 months for our forever home. Today, I’m excited to share our first monthly update! What …

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Cute facial care care package for dudes! Includes how to easily get a chalkboard effect for care package decorations.

A Manly Mini Care Package That Every Dude Needs

This post is sponsored by Milk & Co. All opinions are my own. When John was deployed, I spent a lot of time worrying. (Surprise, …

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