Blue Star Stories

Welcome to our blog where you'll find the stories from the lives of our Blue Star Families.

BSF volunteers

4 Benefits of Being a Blue Star Families Volunteer

August 28, 2019

We all lead busy lives—no matter if you’re a military family member or civilian. But finding the time to volunteer and give back to those in your community comes with…

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Two Programs to Help Kick Off a #BlueStarSummer as a Family

May 17, 2019

Summer is peeking its head around the corner. And you know what that means, right? Laid back pool days, beach vacays, BBQs, summer camps, road trips, and more moments that…

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blue star families kid

Here’s How BSF Celebrated Mickey’s Birthday with Military Families

November 26, 2018

A few weeks ago, my friend Kara, shared a Blue Star Families event with me and made sure I did not miss out. She experienced a Blue Star Books event…

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plants

3 Easy Ways for Your Milfam to Go-Green (Even Living on Base)!

July 5, 2018

Military life can be tough on the environment, y’all, but you already know that right?! You have probably tossed boxes full of half-used cleaning products, filled trash cans with perfectly…

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caregiver

#BlueStarStory: A Caregiver Running On Autopilot

December 20, 2017

Meet Mary, a Blue Star Caregiver and her Blue Star Family “I become a caregiver after my husband sustained back injuries during his deployment in Iraq while serving as a…

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Mother and daughter reading a book and laughing

Tips for Reading to your Kids

April 4, 2016

You can encourage a love of reading in your children at home and on the go.

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