Miranda’s Homecoming Story
John is coming home from his year-long deployment to Afghanistan! It’s really, really happening! In fact, by the time you read this, he may already be home! This week, I’ve got some of my wonderful blogging friends who are sharing their variations on the theme: homecoming.I’ll be back sometime during the week (or early next […]
Diane’s Patriotic Wooden Door Sign
This week, we’re having a red, white, and blue spangled celebration! I’m feeling particularly joyful and rah-rah-go-America since John will be home soon. But, because he’ll be home soon, I’ve got tons of things that need to be done– including quite a few trips across four states over the next two weeks. Of course, I […]
Jen’s Music Selections
This week, we’re having a red, white, and blue spangled celebration! I’m feeling particularly joyful and rah-rah-go-America since John will be home soon. But, because he’ll be home soon, I’ve got tons of things that need to be done– including quite a few trips across four states over the next two weeks. Of course, […]
Jess’s American Flag Seven-Layer Dip
This week, we’re having a red, white, and blue spangled celebration! I’m feeling particularly joyful and rah-rah-go-America since John will be home soon. But, because he’ll be home soon, I’ve got tons of things that need to be done– including quite a few trips across four states over the next two weeks. Of course, I […]
Julie’s Patriotic Bread
This week, we’re having a red, white, and blue spangled celebration! I’m feeling particularly joyful and rah-rah-go-America since John will be home soon. But, because he’ll be home soon, I’ve got tons of things that need to be done– including quite a few trips across four states over the next two weeks. Of course, I […]
Stacey’s Patriotic Trifle Bowl
This week, we’re having a red, white, and blue spangled celebration! I’m feeling particularly joyful and rah-rah-go-America since John will be home soon. But, because he’ll be home soon, I’ve got tons of things that need to be done– including quite a few trips across four states over the next two weeks. Of […]
A Blog Hop and Special Announcement!
The next two weeks are going to be insanely busy for me, so I’ve brought in some help– my wonderful, wonderful blogging friends! Starting Sunday, you’ll be treated to my first-ever Made in America Week! Check back every day to see what star-spangled treats and crafts are being shared from some of the most wonderful […]
6 Perfect Songs for a Homecoming Playlist
Homecoming. It’s the day you start dreaming of from the time you say goodbye to your deploying loved one at the bus or airport or parking lot. It’s the day you imagine on your very worst days of deployment. It’s the goal. Day Zero (if you count down) or Day [Insert Your Number Here] (if […]
3 Programs to Use During Deployment (That Actually Work!)
There are tons of programs run by nonprofits, businesses, and organizations that are specifically designed to support and help deployed service members and their families during deployment.Today, I’m highlighting the three that John and I found. I didn’t really use many programs or organizations while John was deployed. In fact, these were the only three […]
The Very, Very, Very Last Care Package!
I know, I know. When I posted the Harry Potter Care Package, I made the announcement that it was the last one. At the time, I was pretty sure it was. It wasn’t. I couldn’t help sending one more, especially since the mail only takes 5-7 days for John to receive it. This box was one […]
