Blue Star Stories

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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#BlueStarStory: A Caregiver Running On Autopilot

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

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

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