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May 17, 2013

2013 Military Families Lifestyle Survey Results are in!

What are the top issues that affect military families? And are their silver linings after 12 years of war?  You bet. Read on>>>

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May 16, 2013

Blue Star Families Releases 2013 Military Family Lifestyle Survey

Posted 10:08AM on May 16 2013 by Stephanie Himel-Nelson | User Comments (1) Tags: Blue star families, Military families, Military families lifestyle survey

The fourth consecutive survey detailed the many challenges faced by military families after more than twelve years of continuous war.

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May 15, 2013

Guest Blog Post: Ed Hardy Shirts?

Posted 11:30AM on May 15 2013 by Emily Clark Munoz | User Comments (1) Categories: Guest Contributor | Tags: Blue star families, Emily clark munoz, Hiring our heroes, Military families

Written in a way only our guest blogger Emily can, this post is a both educational and entertaining look at how attendees should represent themselves at hiring fairs.

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May 14, 2013

Countdown to Blue Star Museums

Posted 15:29PM on May 14 2013 by Molly Blake | User Comments (0) Categories: Blue Star Museums, Molly Blake | Tags: Blue star families, Blue star museums, Nea

Just six days until Blue Star Museums hosts a kick off event to celebrate our fourth year!  The Way Cool Creativity Contest is back and this year we are hosting a blogger passport post off (cash prizes!) for museum goers.  Check it out!  And then on Memorial Day, start your Blue Star Museum engines! 

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May 10, 2013

Busy as a Bee: The Buzz on Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Posted 13:10PM on May 10 2013 by Alison Buckholtz | User Comments (0) Categories: Molly Blake | Tags: Alison buckholtz, Military families, Military spouse appreciation day, Military spouses

It's Military Spouse Appreciation Day and we are lucky to have an opportunity to share a guest blog post by Alison Buckholtz, a military spouse extraordinaire! 

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May 10, 2013

Live Google Plus Chat with Mrs. Bonnie Amos

Posted 12:09PM on May 10 2013 by Blue Star Families | User Comments (1) Categories: Spouse Issues | Tags: Allison buckholtz, Google plus, Military spouse appreciation day, Mrs. bonnie amos

Our Google+ Hangout with Mrs. Amos was flat out spectacular.  If you don't know Mrs. Amos, this is your chance ... she's funny, smart and has fresh advice for military spouses. Watch it! 

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May 09, 2013

Do you have a question for the First Lady of the Corps?

Mrs. Bonnie Amos, the wife of our current Commandant of the Marine Corps is spending time with Blue Star Families and three amazing military spouses. Do you have a question for her? This is your chance to ask it. 

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May 08, 2013

Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Military Spouse Appreciation Day is May 10 but we are starting early in giving a shout out to all milspouses!

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May 06, 2013

Blue Star Families Goes Red For Military Families

Posted 14:25PM on May 06 2013 by Darlene Christianson | User Comments (1) Tags: American heart association, Go red for women, Heart disease, Military families, Military spouses

Blue Star Families is painting the town red to raise awareness for heart disease the #1 killer of women! Read how you can help! 

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May 03, 2013

Standing By: Pin to Win Giveaway

Author Alison Buckholtz has a gift - she is an unbelievably talented writer who has shared her experiences in a must-read book called "Standing By: The Making of an American Military Family in a Time of War."  You can win a signed copy ... read how! 

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