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Commissary Gift Card for You
It is that time of year. When we have a hard time finding air because the schedule is so busy. Parties, kid-concerts, shopping, meal planning, travelling and so much more. It is easy to get lost in the festivities and forget to take a moment to remember the joy in the season. Start your membership today – www.sittercity.com/dod To help encourage and empower our military families SitterCity has presented us with four $50 Commissary cards to give to military-families! Wow, what a wonderful gift! To be entered for our random drawing tell us something you love about the holidays.(This one is a must in order to be entered!) To be entered again Like…
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Thanks to Our Service Members this Veterans’ Day
As we approach Veterans’ Day a big thank you for the ability to enjoy the land of the free! This veteran thanks those who are currently serving for his ability to walk a beach and have a relaxing vacation! Greetings from Col K, Deborah and the Team at MilitaryAvenue and have a wonderful celebration of your service on the 11th! Join Us byColonel KonMonday, October 29, 2012Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest
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T-Shirt to Beach Bag
Over the years I have accumulated a few t-shirts. They are an easy souvenir, a great way to remember a great time. However, over the past 20 something years I have accumulated a drawer full of shirts I never wear. I hate the thought of parting with them. I refuse to throw them away. I know if I gave them away they would /never/ be appreciated like I appreciate them ;). So my interest was piqued when I saw this simple-idea on Pinterest, where by turning t shirts into shopping bags (great for the environment!). This is not hard and it a great re-use of shirts I never wear. I was really happy with the results and…
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Why I Love Pinterest
A New View from My Kitchen Window From here(someone else’s idea): Source: thecreatedhome.blogspot.com via Leanne on Pinterest To here(brought to life in my kitchen window): The Lilac blooms look beautiful hanging from my wall. They are off my busy counter and into the lovely view around my kitchen window. I love finding easy ways to be inspired and to make my house a home. How about you? What have you done that you learned about on Pinterest? If you are a pinner share links with me as a comment below. I’d love to follow you!Spring has sprung, the grass has ris’ and you will find me pin, pin, pinning. – Leanne…
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Support Military Kids! Wear Purple Friday, April 13th
I am blessed to be the Mom of four extraordinary military-brats.J is a senior in high school this year and ready to take on the world. The college has been chosen, the degree has been picked. He is ready to go. go. go!E, 9 years old embodies adaptability. Books, video games, kickball, legos, friends, quiet-time; if it is available he wants to do it.C, celebrating his 7th birthday next week, loves riding his bike around our neighborhood whenever he gets the chance. He likes to feel the wind on his face. Give him activity and he is a happy boy.L is 20 months and full of SPUNK! He is already trying…
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Tips, Tricks, and Photos from Pinterest
A few of my favorite tips, tricks and photos for the week: Images of our US Military and Families: Source: Uploaded by user via MilitaryAvenue.com on PinterestPets are family, too April – Month of the Military Child: Source: militaryblog.militaryavenue.com via MilitaryAvenue.com on PinterestThere are SO many words that can describe a Military-Child. Resilient is the word that pops in to my head, first and foremost. Other great descriptions: Loyal – Adaptable – Strong – Supportive – Compassionate – Empowered Military Family Financial Readiness: Source: soc.li via MilitaryAvenue.com on PinterestAmazing budgeting worksheet from wholeliving.com. I especially like the ‘Save to Spend’ section which encourages saving for ‘fun money’, ‘household projects’ &…
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A few Social Media ‘Patches’ for our Military Families
In keeping with the military-tradition of patches MilitaryAvenue created some for our family members that you can wear on your favorite social media sleeves (like on your blog, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest). Just click on your patch to save, like, pin or tweet, (such fun verbs!). Proud Wife of a US Navy SailorSource: facebook.com via Military on Pinterest Proud Wife of a US MarineSource: facebook.com via Military on PinterestProud Wife of a US Coast GuardsmanSource: facebook.com via Military on PinterestProud Army WifeSource: facebook.com via Military on PinterestProud Wife of a US AirmanSource: facebook.com via Military on Pinterest And this is only the beginning. We have Veteran, Husband, Brother, Sister, Girlfriend, Boyfriend, Mom, Dad, Grandson, Granddaughter and a whole…
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Pinterest and the Military Family
Hours … I have lost hours to Pinterest. But maybe lost isn’t the right word because Yes! I have successfully re-created some of the great ideas I have found. Dinner has become more exciting, I’ve discovered the many uses of vinegar, and it has helped me on my quest to keep “2012 the year of Organization.” I also created some resources that you, the military family, might find useful. There is a sea of information out there and this is a great way to keep it organized. Find what you like, pin it to your own board and you’ll have it when you need it (or have time to read it!) Military…
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Rustic Christmas Tree
I was browsing Pinterest.com last month looking for an idea to use on Thanksgiving day. Each year, after dinner the Moms and tots let the Christmas spirit enter our thoughts with a homemade project. Simplicity is number one priority, as we are tired, full under the influence of a ton of turkey and boat loads of whipped cream. Those who attend, sail to the table with languid interest, yet each expect to come out with a DaVinci masterpiece. But it is fun. It is time to laugh at ourselves, try something new, pick through beads, choose twigs (that have been pre-drilled) and create a masterpiece… or at least something tangible.…
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“Just a Mom”
Click here to vote for “Our Letters to You”as a Top 25 Military Family Blog(Now I’m begging!) :) There are a lot of things that I am. Daughter, Wife, Neighbor, Friend, Sister, Aunt, CousinGranddaughter, Co-worker, and of course Mom A mom to four boys. *J*, 17*E*, 8*C*, 6 and*L*, 9 months So with a final plea, Click on the this link, http://www.circleofmoms.com/blogger/our-letters-you-military-family-blog-from-militaryavenue;Click on the orange thumbs up;and then if you are feeling extra gracious share the link on Facebook, Twitter, Email and ask your friends and family to vote. Voting ends tonight, 5/25. 5pm PST.After that I won’t bug you about this again. (Hip Hip Hooray you are thinking…) Right now…
