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May 14, 2012

Buy and Sell on eBay to Support Blue Star Families

Posted 08:26AM on May 14 2012 by Stephanie Himel-Nelson | User Comments (0) Categories: Stephanie Himel-Nelson | Tags: Ebay, Fundraising, Stephen colbert

You can support Blue Star Families when you buy or sell on eBay, with the eBay Giving Works program. Here’s how:

You can find whatever you're looking for on eBay – from baseball cards to new cars and more. When you do, shop for items that benefit us. You can get a great deal and support military families at the same time!

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December 21, 2011

Blue Star Families and Connie's Bakery Bring Joy to Families at Walter Reed Medical Center

Posted 11:36AM on December 21 2011 by Stephanie Himel-Nelson | User Comments (0) Categories: press releases, Stephanie Himel-Nelson | Tags: Blue star families, Connie's bakery, Neiman marcus, Walter reed

More than 40 volunteers turned out for a smashing holiday party at Walter Reed.  And no one was left out ... Neiman Marcus generously donated cosmetics for the moms and wives of injured service members. A big chocolaty thanks to Connie's Bakery too!  

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December 19, 2011

Social Media Guide for Military Families Launches

Introducing the Social Media Guide for Military Families!  This is the first comprehensive handbook for MilFams ... with the experts from Facebook! It's a must-read in today's online driven world! 

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October 31, 2011

The 2012 Military Family Lifestyle Survey is Here!

It's that time again! Time to tell Blue Star Families the issues that are most important to your military family. If you are a military family member, veteran or service member, BSF would like to hear from you.

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October 17, 2011

Blue Star Families Participates in Pew Research Center Panel Discussion

Posted 13:49PM on October 17 2011 by Stephanie Himel-Nelson | User Comments (0) Categories: press releases, Stephanie Himel-Nelson | Tags: Military civilian gap, Military families, Pew research center

Military families continue to impress our nation with their commitment and dedication.  Read more about our resilience and the landmark studies that support this notion! 

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September 06, 2011

The Mil Life: Raising a family in a post 9-11 world

Posted 17:21PM on September 06 2011 by Stephanie Himel-Nelson | User Comments (0) Categories: Stephanie Himel-Nelson | Tags: Blue star families, Post 9/11, Washington post live chat

The Mil Life chat goes live tomorrow and it's going to be an amazing discussion.  Weigh in NOW by posting questions and comments about raising our kids in a post 9-11 world. 

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August 26, 2011

United Concordia Sends Thanks to Military Spouses

United Concordia folks take a break and say THANKS to military spouses!  Read on ...

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August 25, 2011

Blue Star Families Named “Champion of Change” by White House

Posted 04:07AM on August 25 2011 by Stephanie Himel-Nelson | User Comments (0) Categories: Stephanie Himel-Nelson | Tags: Blue star families, Champions of change, Suicide prevention, White house

Find out how a brilliant Op-ed piece became the catalyst for "Champions of Change." 

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July 15, 2011

The Royals, Military Families, and Operation Honor Cards

I'm always telling people I have the best job in the world.  This weekend definitely proved it when I got to meet the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, aka "Will and Kate."

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July 06, 2011

Join Us for the White House's Twitter Town Hall

Even if you aren't a big fan of "The Twitter" you may have heard about the President's Twitter Town Hall happening today from the White House. That's right.  Today at 2pm EST, President Obama, a Twitter newbie, will be answering questions from Twitter on the economy and jobs. Our Communications Director and resident social media addict, Stephanie Himel-Nelson, will be in the White House audience for Blue Star Families.

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