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Mrs. Smith’s and Edwards Pies Team Up to Help Military Families

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I was recently made aware of a promotion from Mrs. Smith and Edwards dessert that helps military families. Simply purchasing a sweet treat to your family or giving one to someone else will benefit a needy child or help a military family. When I was told about the promotion, I was happy to share it with my readers even though they’re not gluten free. **grin** Through December, for every Edwards® whole pie purchased, the makers of Edwards® desserts will donate $1, up to $50,000, to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, which collects new toys from communities around the country…

Support Our Troops with Kernel Season’s

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Kernel Season’s Celebrates and Honors Military, Community and Personal Heroes During National Popcorn Month During the month of October – National Popcorn Month – Kernel Season will donate a case of popcorn seasoning to troops for every person who posts a photo on the Kernel Season Facebook wall. When I was approached by Kernel Seasoning to see if I would be willing to work with them to help promote their special “Support the Troops” program during National Popcorn Month, I immediately said yes as I like to support companies who support our troops. One should never discount how much care packages…

Fall Family Fun Discounts in Phoenix Area

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Fall is here which means the temps are starting to fall in the Phoenix area. We can finally head back outside for some family fun. I wanted to share some discounts on events and activities that you can do this fall in Phoenix and the surrounding areas. First opened in 1984, the Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium features 66 developed acres with hundreds of animal exhibits, 5 ride attractions, 3 retail shops and several dining options. As home to Arizona’s largest collection of wild animals, Wildlife World displays over 600 different species with more than 6,000 individual specimens. Popular attractions…

Wholly Heroes: Help Send Military Kids to Camp

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September 16th is National Guacamole Day, but this year it’s not just about guacamole. Wholly Guacamole and author Brad Meltzer have teamed up to create a special t-shirt honoring our heroes with the goal of sending 100 military children to camp. You may know Brad Meltzer for his work with Ordinary People Change the World. He wanted to encourage kids to look past typical influences like sports figures and movie stars and be inspired by real heroes. It was this desire that lead him to write “Heroes for my Daughter” and “Heroes for my Son” which highlight heroes such as the Wright…

Stars Earn Stripes

Posted in Commercial Break, and Military Life

Throughout the Olympics, we’ve been seeing previews for the new reality show Stars Earn Stripes. We thought it might be interesting, but I honestly didn’t pay that much attention until I received a media release that talked about something that, in my opinion, should have really been played up in the advertising. While these stars who are being challenged to execute complicated missions inspired by real military exercises, they are also each competing for a cash prize during the challenges that will be donated to one of these charities that benefit military members and/or their families: MILITARY CHILD EDUCATION COALITION,…