With Mother's Day just around the corner (May 12th) and Father's Day falling shortly thereafter (June 16th), I started talking with my kids about what kind of gifts they would like to send their dad overseas and about thoughtful gift giving in general. After hearing their suggestions (a tie, a wallet and drill), I realized their thoughtful gift-giving skills needed some development. Being a … [Read more...]
Cardstore: $0.99 Personalized Military Valentine Cards + Free Shipping
No matter how far away they may be, tell the service man or woman in your life how much they meant to you by creating and sending a sweet personalized valentine card from Cardstore. With beautiful patriotic details and personalization options like adding a photo, each card is sure to brighten anyone?s day! So, thank them for their service and show them what a strong place they have in your heart … [Read more...]
Free entrance to over 1,000 Museums for Active Duty Military Personnel and Families
Get free entrance for active duty military personnel and their families to over 1,000 museums from now through September 5, 2011. Find a participating museum near you. (Thanks, Money Saving Mom!) … [Read more...]
Free Room for Military November 10, 2010
B&Bs and Inns are providing free rooms on Wednesday, November 10, in observance of Veterans Day, November 11, to honor servicemen and women currently serving or who have previously served their country. The program was started in 2009 by the West Virginia B&B Association (formerly called MABB) and this year has expanded to include over 40 states and provinces and more than 300 Inns. Click … [Read more...]
Freebies Through JCPenney Portraits of Love
My husband is headed to Afghanistan again beginning in November. :( So, this a great freebie if you have any deployed Service Members. From September 1- October 31 JCPenney has a special offer for families of deployed Service Members called Portraits of Love. You can get a photo session with: No Sitting Fees 1 Portrait Sheet free (additional traditional sheets are $3.99 each) 1 … [Read more...]
Free One Day Cruise for Military Personnel
Discovery Cruise Line is offering a free one day cruise for all military members who have served or are serving in Iraq or Afghanistan during the last year. The complimentary cruise leaves from Ft. Lauderdale, FL and sets sail to Grand Bahama Island. The cost of all buffet meals, service charges, taxes and Bahamian Departure fees are included. Just fill out the form on their website to take … [Read more...]