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Monthly Archives: May 2012
Senioritis
Everyone knows the term “Senioritis,” referring to the idea that once 12th graders near the end of their required education, they lose motivation and slack off. They sit back, party, and count down the days until graduation. Senioritis has hit … Continue reading
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Short Term Health Insurance
Everyone needs health insurance, and chances are, you have it. You definitely do if you are a military family. It’s a clear benefit to serving our country. Let’s face it, there are a lot of down sides to serving, (low … Continue reading
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The Paper Chain
A few weeks ago, the boys and I cut strips of paper and put together a paper chain to symbolize the days left until “Daddy” comes home. We’ve done this for past deployments and really hope this is the last … Continue reading
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Stephen Colbert Gives the Troops the Suit off his back!
In honor of Memorial Day, six nonprofits are partnering with eBay’s charity fundraising program, eBay Giving Works, for a three-week “Honoring Our Heroes” campaign. The goal is to bring awareness and raise funds for organizations providing services and support to service members, veterans … Continue reading
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The Up Side of Deployment
I’ve written a lot about the down sides of being on my own for 20 months, so, before we come to the end of this road, in the interest of full disclosure, I’ll let you in on the list of … Continue reading
Deployment: When it is most difficult
The top ten list of what makes Deployments difficult on the spouse is obvious and can be summed up by just saying, “Doing everything, every day, all day.” But there are more subtle elements that don’t make the list. As … Continue reading
Wonder® Bread PARTNERS WITH THE USO
Wonder® Bread PARTNERS WITH THE USO TO HONOR AMERICAN HEROES For a Second Year Wonder Invites Families to Nominate Everyday Heroes for Chance to Have $50,000 Donated to the USO in the Winning Hero’s Name Irving, TX – … Continue reading
Military Appreciation Month: Buffalo Wild Wings Helps Out
May is Military Appreciation Month. To honor military service members and their families, participating Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants will be supporting the VFW Foundation’s Return the Favor campaign for the second year in row. During May’s “Salute the Troops” program, … Continue reading
Babies R Us: Operation Shower
I love this idea. If you are a pregnant spouse, check it out! You deserved to be showered with gifts. Babies“r”uS launches PARTNERShip WITH OPERATION SHOWER TO PROVIDE MILITARY MOMS-TO-BE WITH JOYFUL baby showers Retailer Leverages its Best-in-Class Registry … Continue reading
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