Blue Star Stories

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

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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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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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#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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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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