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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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5 Tech Hacks for Military Families During the Holidays

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of MSB New Media & Military.com on behalf of Dell. The opinions and text are …

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10 Tips for Sending Care Packages During the Holidays

You know me– I love writing about care packages! When I sat down to write this post, I couldn’t believe that I hadn’t written it …

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Great tips for enjoying Halloween candy, but ditching the harmful after effects.

8 Tips for a Healthier Halloween for Military Families

I am not one of those no-candy-at-Halloween people. When I was a kid, I was a count-out-all-of-your-candy-and-strategize-which-pieces-are-the-best-and-which-should-be-in-a-hostage-exchange-with-my-sisters kind of kid. As an adult, I’m sad …

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These foods are safe for sending in care packages and are made with a microwave and few utensils, making them perfect for members of the military, college students, and missionaries with few resources.

43 Microwavable Foods You Can Send in Care Packages

Updated 2021 One of the tough things about sending food in care packages is making sure it’s actually edible by the time the recipient gets …

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7 Ways to Support Veterans That Make a Difference

This post is sponsored by UV Vodka. All opinions are my own. “Thank you.” To be honest, it’s a phrase that makes John a little …

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14 Star Wars Inspired Care Packages

Love Chewie, Han, and Yoda? Or Jar Jar? Share your love of a galaxy far, far away by shipping a care package far, far away …

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