Cheers to Over 250 Years: Celebrating the U.S. Army’s Birthday

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You don’t need the Luck o’ the Irish to make this super tasty treat! With just a few simple ingredients, your little leprechauns will be snacking in no time! Ingredients:Lucky CharmsDry Roasted PeanutsPretzelsMini MarshmallowsRaisins Directions:Add the Lucky Charms, raisins, marshmallows, peanuts, and pretzels to a bowl.Mix ingredients until mixed thoroughly.Serve and Enjoy!Notes:You could get cre...

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If you are looking for a city that has tons of southern charm, then put Savannah, Georgia at the top of your bucket list! Savannah has so much history and character you’ll want to visit again and again. Speaking of visiting, if you are a fan of St. Patrick’s Day, then you must take a trip down by the river.Did you know that Savannah often ranks third as one of the best cities to celebrate this hol...

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Want to do a fun activity with your kiddos to get them into the holiday spirit? Well, then you need to check out this 2-part activity using conversation hearts candy! Print a copy of our Heart Sorting sheet.Provide a mini box or a scoop of conversation hearts.Have your kiddo start sorting the candy hearts by color.Want to add an educational aspect to it? ...

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National Pizza Month celebrates pizza’s popularity and its cultural and culinary significance. The idea was first suggested in 1984 by Gerry Durnell, the publisher of Pizza Today Magazine. He intended to praise the pizza business and show some love to the millions of people nationwide who enjoy it every year. The suggestion is that pizza lovers explore new flavors and appreciate the craftsmanship ...

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At twenty-five years, Patriot Day is still our newest day of remembrance. Most of the population who experienced it, or learned about it through the media, are still around today. It is as much on the minds of many Americans today as was Pearl Harbor or the Challenger Disaster for those generations. In New York, Pennsylvania, and the Pentagon, ceremonies will be held to honor those who did not go ...

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POW/MIA Recognition Day began with the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia. It was founded in 1966 to lobby the U.S. government and the United Nations for treatment of Prisoners of War in accordance with the Geneva Convention and information on servicemembers declared Missing in Action. Before their efforts, families received little to no information abo...

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POW/MIA Recognition Day began with the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia. It was founded in 1966 to lobby the U.S. government and the United Nations for treatment of Prisoners of War in accordance with the Geneva Convention and information on servicemembers declared Missing in Action. Before their efforts, families received little to no information abo...

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Okay, let me tell you this now like a big sister would, because nobody really explains this part of Guard life beforehand. Wearing the uniform on the Fourth of July feels a little emotional in the weirdest way. Not dramatic. Not movie-scene emotional. Just this quiet moment where you look around and realize, “Oh. This is actually part of me now.” While everybody else is posting fireworks pictures,...

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There’s a shift that happens when you put on the uniform. Memorial Day stops being just a long weekend. It stops being about sales, lake plans, or the unofficial start of summer. It becomes quieter. Heavier. More intentional. When you wear the uniform, you don’t just know what the day means...you feel it. You’ve stood in formation during ceremonies where the air felt still in a way you can’t expla...

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HOLIDAYS

If you are looking for a city that has tons of southern charm, then put Savannah, Georgia at the top of your bucket list! Savannah has so much history and character you’ll want to visit again and again. Speaking of visiting, if you are a fan of St. Patrick’s Day, then you must take a trip down by the river.Did you know that Savannah often ranks third as one of the best cities to celebrate this hol...

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HOLIDAYS

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Want to do a fun activity with your kiddos to get them into the holiday spirit? Well, then you need to check out this 2-part activity using conversation hearts candy! Print a copy of our Heart Sorting sheet.Provide a mini box or a scoop of conversation hearts.Have your kiddo start sorting the candy hearts by color.Want to add an educational aspect to it? ...

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HOLIDAYS

Have you ever done something nice for someone? Sometimes an expected gesture can make someone’s day. You may be surprised to know that there is a whole day dedicated to performing random acts of kindness. In fact in 1995, The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation deemed February 17th as a day to be celebrated annually to perform kind acts. These acts can be done for strangers or your family and frien...