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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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You don't have to be a care package queen to make someone feel loved. Use these hacks to send great care packages without the effort. #military #deployment #deployments #militaryfamily #milfam #milspouse #milspouses #milso #milsos #milspo #milspos #carepackage #carepackages #happymail #missionary #jomygosh #missionaries #ldr #longdistance #longdistancerelationships #gift #gifts #Crafts

10 Care Packages Hacks for When You’re Totally Burnt Out

Deployment gets the better of us all at one point or another.  It doesn’t matter if it’s your first deployment or your 500th. Something happens …

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One Military Benefit You Might Have Forgotten

This post was sponsored by the MetLife TRICARE Dental Program as part of an Ambassador Program for Influence Central.’ As kids, my sister and I …

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How to Stretch Your BAS

If you’ve been a military spouse for even a little bit of time, you’re probably a bit familiar with BAS. And if you’re not, that’s …

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Making a home away from home in a hotel. Tips for a PCS-- must keep for later!

6 Ways to Make a Long-Term Hotel Stay Feel Like Home

This post is sponsored by TownePlace Suites. All opinions are my own. The military life can often mean long-term hotel stays, especially during a PCS. …

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5 Financial Mistakes Military Families Make (and Can Avoid!)

Thanks to Rob Aeschbach, blogger and founder of  The Military Financial Planner LLC. Rob’s both a military veteran and a current military spouse who is …

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17 of the Best Essential Oils for Military Life

I was given product to write this post. All opinions are my own and should not be construed as medical advice or claims. I am …

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