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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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7 Ways to Save Serious Cash for Your Perfect Wedding Day

There’s possibly nothing more exciting–or more daunting– than your wedding day. Soon after John and I were engaged, I felt completely overwhelmed with the choices …

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Make a Pallet Blackboard Student Work Brag Board

When I was a high school teacher, I noticed something surprising: kids–even those who were “too cool”– loved to be recognized. (My 17-year-olds would beg …

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Everything You Need for a Movie Care Package

Break out the candy and popcorn! It’s time for a movie care package! I’ve found tons of ideas– from general movie themes down to Disney, …

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How to Get Free Good Humor Ice Cream if You’re in Washington DC

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Good Humor. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. …

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Advice from milspouses for new military brides-- wedding planning, dealing with the military, etc.

16 Milspouses Offer Advice for Military Brides

I put out the Jo, My Gosh! bat signal and asked for military spouses to offer their salient advice for new military brides. What would …

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7 Must-Read Books for Military Spouses This Summer

I am a huge, huge book nerd. Always have been. As an English teacher, I really enjoy sharing that passion with other people– students, friends, …

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