Blue Star Stories

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

11 Military Family Appreciation Month Deals & Discounts

November 4, 2022

Most Veterans and military families are intimately familiar with Veterans Day and the ensuing discounts on November 11th. But did you know November is also Military Family Appreciation Month? Every…

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Collective Generosity on Giving Tuesday Helps Combat Food Insecurity

November 2, 2022

This year’s #GivingTuesday campaign is an opportunity to contribute to military families facing food insecurity so they can provide nutritious meals for their families and fulfill their mission. Help us…

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The Yin and Yang of Moving for the Military

October 25, 2022

Allow me to introduce myself. I’m Michelle! I grew up as an Air Force brat who hated moving. Later in life, I became an Army spouse for way longer than…

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Advancing Holistic Health of Veterans & Military Families

October 21, 2022

According to the 2021 Military Family Lifestyle Survey, nearly a quarter (24%) of active-duty family respondents cite “military family quality of life” as a [primary] concern, pointing to instability and…

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Marine Family Receives a Warm Texas Welcome!

October 19, 2022

Every year, approximately 600,000 military-connected families relocate, and more than 70% live off base in their local communities. People might not know that many military families struggle to feel connected…

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Boy Scout, Gavyn, works alongside volunteers packing boxes with collected donations.

Big Or Small, Youth Service Will Shape a Better Future

October 7, 2022

He failed when he started. That’s a key takeaway from Gavyn’s story because, coincidentally, it’s also a story of success. Feeling a call to action during the COVID-19 pandemic, this…

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5 Quick and Cost-Friendly Meals Military Families Will Love

October 4, 2022

According to the 2020 Military Family Lifestyle Survey, more than 10% of military family respondents reported having difficulty putting food on the table, citing lack of time and money as…

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3 Ways to Maximize Your National Parks Trip

October 4, 2022

If you’ve found yourself longing to catch the outdoor adventure fever going around, but you wince at the thought of enduring a 10-mile vertical ascent to that summit vista you…

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Stop and read if you or someone in your military family wears prescription eyeglasses or contacts

October 4, 2022

There’s much to learn as a military spouse when navigating this crazy and sometimes complicated life. So, let us help you out, friend. Stop what you’re doing for two seconds…

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