Blue Star Stories
One Choice MilFams Shouldn’t Have to Make
One Choice MilFams Shouldn’t Have to Make Military life comes with a unique set of challenges for all families—from deployments to frequent moves, time away for training, and the general…
Read moreStarbucks Understands the Sacrifices MilFams Make & Raises Its Hand Year-Round to Help!
Did you know military families move three times more often than their civilian counterparts? Most move every two to three years. Restarting in new communities can often be extremely isolating,…
Read moreA Senior Spouses run in with Murphy’s Law of Deployments #MilitarySpouseAppreicationDay
It doesn’t take long for a military family member to learn about Murphy’s Law , Murphy’s Law of deployment that is. Anything that can break will break. Or, more generally,…
Read moreMeet the Illinois Army National Guard MFRs
Needless to say, 2020 was a year like no other. The year had a particular impact on one segment of the American public: those serving in uniform and their families.…
Read moreHere’s How to Get Free Starbucks Coffee for You, Veteran (and Family)!
There are days when military life’s got you feeling like… via GIPHY … because, seriously, we deal with some stressful stuff, y’all! But even if you’re no longer active duty,…
Read moreMeet Courtney: #BSFBeatCOVID19
Meet Courtney: #BSFBeatCOVID19 Meet Courtney. She’s a proud Army Spouse, mom of two, a DOD civilian registered dental hygienist, and a military child as well. Courtney is no stranger to…
Read morePresidential Volunteer Service Awards for Blue Star Families in 2020
Nothing Can Stop These Dedicated Volunteers Blue Star Families volunteers do it all—from planning special events to helping us tell their Blue Star Families stories, and leading activities for military…
Read moreMeet Madeline: Month Of The Military Child
Meet Madeline: Month Of The Military Child Meet Madeline. She’s a #MilKid whose great grandfather served in the Marine Corps, and grandfather and dad served in the Navy. Madeline is…
Read moreNeed a Hand Organizing A Homeschool Space For Your MilFam?
Need a Hand Organizing A Homeschool Space For Your MilFam? Military life is problematic because it’s unpredictable. Things like frequent moves put massive stress on the entire family unit. To…
Read moreFun Ways to Celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd With Your Family!
Spring has sprung, and that means Earth Day (Thursday, April 22) is just around the corner! Did you know there were very few laws protecting the environment in the United…
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