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Super Bowl Sunday: It's all about the food
The Super Bowl is this Sunday and I admit, the first thing it brings to mind is food for me. Clearly the 49ers or Ravens are not in my top 10 teams. Don't judge. We will be enjoying... [[ This is a...
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Aprons in Action: Grand Rapids Home for Veterans
Have you heard about Home Depot's Apron in Action? It is a great competition sponsored by The Home Depot Foundation where you can help veterans' nonprofits raise money. We have been part... [[ This...
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The Path to Investing
Military Saves week is coming! From February 25 through March 2 there will be a concentrated effort to get our military families on the road to Financial Readiness, a subject matter... [[ This is a...
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How do you organize your family calendar?
We are more than a month into the new year and for us it is a pretty quiet month as far as individual and family activities. This is a great month to get organized so that when the craziness starts......
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Grandpa, my favorite antagonist
This weekend we will lay to rest my grandfather. James Marion Kissinger, 88, of Lake Placid, Florida, died on January 31, 2013, and is now present with the Lord. Jim was born in Culver,... [[ This is a...
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One Spiffy WWII Veteran Filled My World With Wonder
There are no perfect words to say to tell you how my father in law, James Kissinger shaped, shimmied, and added sparkle to the life of his family. Not a perfect word… but there is a one that rings......
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Requesting an Honor Guard for a Veteran's Funeral Service
A final salute This past weekend was a tough one for our family as we honored our father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend during a memorial service. James M. Kissinger was a World... [[...
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Simple Homemade Valentines
Just a quick post to give you two easy ideas for Homemade Valentine's Day cards. Supplies needed: Card Stock Hole Punch (for the helicopter themed card) Tape Some colorful... [[ This is a content...
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(almost) Wordless Wednesday
Hit play and start scrolling. Grandpa, You served your country honorably. You raised your family extraordinarily. You... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other...
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Staying Connected
I love to be connected, don't you? Just a quick Friday morning post to remind you how you can connect easily, right from where you are, with the MilitaryAvenue.com team. Continue Reading to... [[ This...
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Operation Purple Camp and your Military Child
Flashlights, extra socks, money for the Canteen, shoes that can get dirty, a bar of soap (that may or may not ever get used), a sleeping bag... all the makings of great memories, new friends,...
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New Medal Recognizes Changing Face of Conflict – and Creates Controversy
The new Department of Defense Distinguished Warfare Medal (DWM) has become very controversial after the recent announcement of its approval by the Secretary of Defense. The DoD Blogger Roundtable... [[...
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Awkward! Junior High Time to Step Forward
Junior High School… a wonderfully awkward time of life! Who are these kids? Adults… no. Little kids… no. On any... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links,...
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PCS? Moving Tools Can Make it Easier!
It is the PCS season for many military families. Orders in hand and with the next location almost in site, how do you find help to learn more about that next assignment? Friends? Social Media?... [[...
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Military Saves Week, 2013
It is Military Saves week! Financial Readiness, Financial Fitness, Financial Know-How. All very important to the military family. Important to the service-memeber. Important to... [[ This is a content...
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"Save Automatically" and "Take the Saver Pledge Today"! DoD Blogger Roundtable
It was a crazy busy day for all of us and the DoD Blogger Roundtable with Sgt Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, his wife Lisa Battaglia, and... [[...
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U.S. Special Operations Command Virtual Town Hall Meeting, 3/7/2013
I love technology! Especially when it is used in the right place, for the right reason. Military Families spread out far and wide can't usually go to a specific place, to meet people that can... [[...
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5 Practical Ways to Save Money on Groceries
1. Make a list. I know, time and time again you hear it. "Make a list and stick to it." But writing a list on scarp paper and then losing that paper isn't going to help. ... [[ This is a content...
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Starting Seeds in Milk Jugs
I've got the itch as anyone who follows my Gardening Pinterest Board very well knows. It's the beginning of March and I want to be outside, in the dirt, enjoying the sunshine, hard work and noises......
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Your Heart and that Energy Drink
Too much of a "good thing" I bought myself a tray of bakery cookies at the grocery store the other day under the guise that they were 'peanut free' so my 2 year old (with major confirmed... [[ This is...
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