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Blue Star Museums: Giving You FREE Things to Do this Summer
Are you looking for a way to beat the summer heat—and boredom—all at once as a family? Well, lucky for you, you can. And for free. For the 10th season, Blue Star Families has teamed up with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Department of Defense to bring you Blue Star Museums. From…
Read moreWe’re Giving Away a $1,000 Shopping Spree (Enter Here!)
Want to kick off the 4th of July with a bang? We do. And that’s why we’re doing something BIG for military families this July! Not only are we celebrating America, but we’re also tipping our hat to you. Yes, YOU, the one who has sacrificed big and small for our country. All. Year. Long.…
Read morePCS Chronicles: How to Stay Resilient Wherever the Military Takes You
When you’re about to embark on a PCS, stress and uncertainty are at an all-time high. While some like to give it an appealing label—“adventure,” this inevitable event in a military family’s life can be taxing on everyone involved (especially if you’re traveling separately by plane, train, or car). But if there’s one powerful trait…
Read moreBlue Star Bingo Announcement
Looking for a fun way to keep your family busy this summer? Join the Blue Star Families Summer Bingo game! It’s easy and fun: just download our printable Bingo card, and then take some time completing various activities. Better yet, we have prizes! If you finish five squares in a row, aka B-I-N-G-O, submit your…
Read morePCS Chronicles: How to Authentically Grow Your Tight-Knit Tribe
You’ve found your person at your current duty station. But you know the military will break you up soon enough, forcing you to part ways and become separated by hundreds of thousands of miles. And maybe that unfortunate time isn’t months or years away. It’s now. You’re leaving your person and beginning from square one…
Read more3 Free Summer Programs Exclusively for MilFams
Say hello to the dog days of summer. Days that beg for cooling off while floating on the water, reading a good book under the patio umbrella, and plenty of stops at the local ice cream shop for a sweet treat. Okay, maybe that’s not quite the scene your military family is experiencing. Instead, there’s…
Read morePrime Day Deals, Anyone?
Psst … any Amazon Prime fans out there?! If so, you probably know that Amazon Prime Day 2019 is on Mon. July 8 this year (hooray for discounts!). And, if you’re a planner like us, you’ve likely already scoped out the hot deals. So, just in case you’re looking to buy, buy, buy, we want…
Read moreThe 411 to Make the Right Move With Milspouse Occupational Licensing
Do you officially have those PCS orders, and now you’re left wondering what will happen to that occupational license you worked so hard to obtain? States and licensing boards are on a mission to simplify the process of obtaining recognition for your occupational license while enduring frequent moves. Though because these laws can often vary…
Read morePCS Chronicles: The Top 10 Ways To Save on Your Next Move
Even though the military provides quite a few allowances for moving, there can still be a lot of out-of-pocket costs. Use these tried and true tips from Kate Horrell, Military Finance Coach, to keep things under control. 1. Stay Underweight Before you move, go through your house and do some serious decluttering. Say goodbye to…
Read moreCast Your Vote for the Military & Veteran Community Choice Awards!
Awards season has begun. For the military and veteran community, that is. Do you think it can’t get any better than the Oscars, Emmys, or People’s Choice Awards? If so, the 2019 Military & Veteran Community (MVC) Choice Awards will have you second-guessing that opinion. Blue Star Families is proud to be a Hosting Partner…
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