Blue Star Stories
Our Blog: Blue Star Stories
Welcome to our blog where you'll find the stories from the lives of our Blue Star Families.
10 Nature & Wellness Apps to Boost Your Outdoor Time
Recently, Mingle & Chat was taken to the next level with a special episode from our Blue Star Outdoors program, focusing on the joys of getting outside during the holiday season. While winter can be tough — especially with the cold weather and holiday stresses — the Blue Star Outdoors team reminded us that nature is always there, offering the perfect antidote to winter blues.
Driven to Serve: NASCAR Rallies Behind America’s Military Families
Since 2013, Blue Star Families members have enjoyed the excitement of NASCAR events across the country — thanks to generous community partners who shared access to tickets. But until now,…
Military Spouses Want to Work — and These Leaders Are Paving the Way
Powered by Blue Star Careers and Target, the Military Spouse Circle of Influence initiative offers mentorship, resources, and support to military families. Military spouses want to work — for personal…
PCS Season is Here — and We’ve Got Your Back
This article originally appeared in the [May, 2025] issue of Stars and Stripes Transition Guide and is republished here with permission. Read the original article on Page 8 here. It’s…
Keep Driving Change: Participate in the 2025 Military Family Lifestyle Survey
Picture this: you’re a lower-enlisted military family who just received a 14.5% pay increase. Your Basic Needs Allowance has also seen an increase, meaning that your family will no longer…
More Than Words: How Starbucks Coffee Company Continues to Show Up for Those Who Serve, Veterans and Their Families
Military Appreciation Month is a time when gratitude is expressed in many ways — but some companies go beyond gestures, showing up authentically and consistently for veterans, service members, and…
Designing a Military Appreciation Planter with The Home Depot
This spring, transform your front porch into a patriotic tribute and support Blue Star Families in the process. We partnered with Haley Weaver, military spouse and Head of Military Relations…
Bilingual Talent Summer 2025: Career Growth & Community for all Military Spouses
Blue Star Careers is proud to kick off another year of intentional programming for bilingual military spouses, with a renewed focus on continuous career development, networking, and support for 2025…
Different, Not Less: Raising Neurodiverse Military Kids
I’ve always found it rather fitting that the Month of the Military Child and Autism Awareness Month both fall in April. It’s a reminder of the importance of recognizing, supporting,…