Camp Pendleton, CA – As we approach Veterans Day, we ask that you keep our injured Veterans and their families in mind. Although this year’s mid-term elections and the continuing news about our economy have dominated our news coverage, many young men and women are being injured in Afghanistan on a daily basis. As we… read more »
How to Thank a Veteran
2010
The colors red, white and blue symbolize a freedom worth fighting for. The veterans of foreign wars contributed to our societal changes through the impact of their service. With Veteran’s Day approaching on Nov. 11, Americans will look to take part in honoring veterans and their bravery. Jack W. London, author of the historical-fiction novel… read more »
Sleep Number Military Deal
2010
Raise your hands. How many of you soldiers and spouses have sleep issues? I know my husband and I both do. We did before his deployment, and they were only magnified after. Another show of hands (humor me). How many have been putting off replacing your mattress because it’s just too expensive? *raises both hands*… read more »
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth
2010
Do your kids love to read? Do they love to read the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series? My nine year old son does. He loves the series so much that I broke my policy of buying paperbacks and got him the whole series in hardback. His paperbacks were so worn from being read over… read more »
Summer Traveling
2010
Are you traveling this summer? Before having two kids, we used to travel back to my in laws’ every Labor Day weekend for the Italian Festival held there each year. One year, my husband and I got a room at the Residence Inn while our oldest son stayed with his grandparents. We had never stayed… read more »
Pepsi Refresh Blog Tour
2010
This year, Pepsi has decided to give away more than $20 million dollars to fund projects in communities around the country. You can submit your ideas every month in one of six categories to try to help make your community a better place. The categories are: health, arts and culture, food and shelter, the planet,… read more »
Huggable Heroes – Press Release
2010
Do you have a child who volunteers? Why not enter them to be recognized for their efforts by Build-A-Bear Workshop? Build-A-Bear Workshop® has taken a leading role in recognizing efforts of young people to help those in need through its Huggable Heroes® program. Huggable Heroes are young leaders who Build-A-Bear Workshop recognizes, honors and cele-bear-ates… read more »
Military Teens Coping with Depolyment
2009
November is Military Family Appreciation Month. As such, I wanted to just share this press release with my readers. All too often the military kids are overlooked – especially those of our reserve components because they often live so far from a military installation. I’ve noticed more and more focus on the kids in the… read more »
Today’s Post Brought to You by the Letters O, K, T, and E
2009
In order to support the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (the letter O), Kelly Ripa (K) and Electrolux (E) are sponsoring a Text-a thon (T). You can donate $5 to the OCRF by texting “KELLY” to 85944 (standard text rates apply). No worries. You don’t have a texting plan on your phone? I don’t either. You… read more »
Land’s End Feel Good Campaign
2009
Summer is gone and the cold months are fast approaching. This leaves many homeless people and families in search of warm clothing. Land’s End is helping make their search easier. For every sweater purchased from their Fell Good collection, Land’s End is donating yarn to Warming Families, a charity that knits clothes for the homeless…. read more »
