Champions of Chunky Spotlight: Meet Melissa
“I enjoy supporting the wonderful families in my unique military community,” Melissa, Army spouse, recently told Blue Star Families. “So, I love volunteering my time to organizations that have a…
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Champions of Chunky Spotlight: Meet Kellee
“At every duty station, I try to get involved as much as possible with the unit,” Kellee, Army spouse, recently told Blue Star Families. “I have done everything from being…
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You Are Not Alone: Sarah’s Story on Military Spouse Employment
Welcome Sarah B., military spouse, to the Blue Star Families blog! Sometimes I wish that military life came with a handbook—advice, suggestions, and hard truths that come with your new…
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Blue Star Families Volunteer Opportunities That Fit Your Schedule
Some of the busiest people we know are our volunteers. They’re parents, service members, realtors, HR professionals, students, community members, veterans, business professionals, and hospital employees. And many of them…
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September 2019 Newsletter
Last Chance to Vote Blue Star Families Voting ends this month for Jolly Time Pop Corn’s “Help Our Troops” campaign, which focuses on supporting service members and their families. It’ll…
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4 Benefits of Being a Blue Star Families Volunteer
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
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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Here’s How BSF Celebrated Mickey’s Birthday with Military Families
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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3 Easy Ways for Your Milfam to Go-Green (Even Living on Base)!
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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