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On March 7, 2012 Blue Star Families Chapters around the country will join LitWorld for World Read Aloud Day 2012.  Read the musings by one 8-year old about one of the world's most famous authors, Dr. Seuss. 

When orders come down and you suddenly find your new zip code will be in another country ... well if that isn't a military challenge, I don't know what is.  Here's what blogger Kristina Doss did when she discovered where in the world they would be moving! 

AmeriCorps is an opportunity to make a big difference in your life and in the lives of those around you. It’s a chance to apply your skills and ideals toward helping others and meeting critical needs in the community. Each year, AmeriCorps offers opportunities to serve through a network of partnerships with local and national nonprofit groups - including Blue Star Families. 

Are you tempted to refinance your home?  Rates are low ... but before you jump into the arduous task of refinancing, make sure it's the right decision for you.  Here are a few tips. 

Voting for the Military Spouse of the year is almost over.  Have you met these amazing spouses?  Here's your chance ... 

President's Day is a day off for most but a good reminder of past military leaders.  Here's a great story by a BSF blogger who stepped into history this year. 

Target, the retail giant, is lending a huge hand to Blue Star Families Books on Bases program with a monster grant.  Interested?  It's a good one ... read on! 

When Brittany Barry and her husband sat down to create their budget - they were surprised at where some of their money went.  Here's how they reconciled both their checkbook and their spending habits. 

Read what happens when a group of military spouses has a goal of three million service hours.  Hint:  they surpass that goal by about 12 million ... 

Military Saves week is on now!