Happy Memorial Day
May 25, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under holidays
Happy Memorial Day! I hope that you all are enjoying this day with friends and family.
I am so thankful for the sacrifice that our military has made over the years for our freedom and safety. Freedom is not free. Having grown up in a military town made me very aware of the duties and sacrifices of our service men and women, as well as those of the wives and families they left behind. I hope that you’ll take the opportunity to tell them “thank you” today.
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Thanks to Our Veterans
November 12, 2008 by Karen Weideman
Filed under holidays, odds and ends
I grew up in a military town and no, my dad wasn’t military. Go figure. You see, my mom’s dad and my dad’s stepdad were both in the military and my mom and dad met while their families were there.
Growing up in a military town brings in me a special patriotism. Also, being married to a fella that served in the Marines kind of helps with that too.
My uncles, my hubby, and my late grandfathers all served their country. I feel quite proud of them and the sacrifices they made.
Well, it’s late and I’m starting to ramble. I just …read more
Let your voice be heard
I am usually not one for political nuances, but I seem to be having a disagreement with a few bloggers and want to get some help here. If you or your family member is a proud service man or woman serving in the military and are glad to be serving under this administration, please sign your name and station in the comments section. I would like for all the world to know that we are proud of our country. Thank you for speaking up.
Terrorism in the US can be humorous if you look at it in the right light
Let me just state that this post is very unusual for me. I usually don’t try to involve politics on a blog about time management and kids. Not to mention that I have a sick sense of humor sometimes. This is definitely one of those times. I also want to state that I do not find it funny that someone would target our military. That is totally unacceptable.
OK. Picture this. You are a terrorist and want to pick a high profile target to make a political statement. It has been done …read more
A Thrifty Way to Support Our Troops
March 27, 2007 by Karen Weideman
Filed under money saving idea, odds and ends
Do you have a loved one overseas? Well, the United States Postal Service has a free special kit you can get to send packages to troops overseas.
call 1-800-610-8734
press 1 for English
press 1 to order
Ask about the military kit for care packages
Give them your mailing address
Simple, huh? The Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes included in the kit can be shipped to any APO/FPO in the world, regardless of weight, for $8.10.
Thanks to Poor Wealth for the tip. For information, visit the USPS. Picture from militarycarepackage.net.
P.S. Don’t forget to send baby wipes. My husband says the baby wipes were the best when he was in …read more
