This review was made possible by iConnect and Duracell. I was provided compensation to facilitate this post, but all opinions are 100% mine. I met my husband in 1997 while he was in the U.S. Navy and stationed in Washington state. We were friends for a year before we started dating. With that strong foundation of friendship, we knew once things turned romantic that we wanted this to be forever. We married the next year. While we were together we experienced two deployments. One was for … [Read more...]
Printable Military Care Package List and Gift Ideas
Did you know that Armed Forces Day is May 16th? President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days. The single day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under the Department … [Read more...]
Four Ways to Help Veterans All Year Long
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Katy’s Goodness. I received samples for this review and a promotional item to thank me for participating.I met my husband in 1997 when he was serving in the US NAVY. My husband served 4.5 years and getting out was a hard decision for him. He loved the NAVY. He decided to go into ministry work instead and finish his college degree. It was a good decision for our family. But, I have a deep respect for those who have … [Read more...]
An Easy Way to Support Servicemen Overseas
My husband was in the US Navy for four and a half years. Though we lived in Western Washington, he was attached to an air squadron based in Norfolk, Virginia. I missed him fiercely during his six month deployment, a six week deployment, and a three week deployment. Thankfully, we didn't have children at the time. We need to support servicemen. I have a lot of respect for the wives and mothers of our servicemen overseas. There sacrifice enables my family enjoy the comforts of my home. How Can … [Read more...]
Vanilla Apple Strudel French Toast Recipe
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for #CollectiveBias and its advertiser Nestle. My husband comes from a long line of military heroes. His grandfather, great uncle, father, cousin, and he himself all served in the United States military. Patriotism is a part of our family life. We are very proud to be American. After traveling to a few different countries I can honestly say, "There's no place … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Food Ideas
Each year our family celebrates Memorial Day with a party. We have 3 family birthdays that weekend, and our community hosts a softball tournament at that time. As we celebrate we also remember those who died for our freedom. Does your family have any Memorial Day traditions? 12 Memorial Day Food Ideas Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes Dipped Pretzels Strawberry Pineapple and Blueberry Vegan Ice Cream Memorial Day Cupcakes Star Spangled Sugar Cookies Patriotic Raspberry Coconut … [Read more...]
