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The Christmas Truce
The Christmas Truce is a touching story about how even enemies can put down their arms and share peace together, even if just for a short time. This is the perfect story for Christmas. We hope y’all will enjoy and pass it on for all to read and experience. by David G. StratmanFrom his book We Can Change the WorldIt was December 25, 1914, only 5 months into World War I. German, British, and French soldiers, already sick and tired of the senseless killing, disobeyed their superiors and fraternized with “the enemy” along two-thirds of the Western Front (a crime punishable by death in times of war). German troops held…
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The 25 Books Of Christmas
The 25 Books Of Christmas I am always looking for new, fun ideas for Christmas. This year, my daughter and grandson are in North Carolina so my mind has been working overtime to make this the best Christmas ever. My grandson, Brandon, is going to be 8 in December. He loves cars, trucks, and trains just like most little boys. Something else that he finds joy in books! He and I would get in our jammies after his bath, pop a bowl of popcorn and cuddle up under a blanket in the recliner with a good book. Sometimes I would have to read it more than once (ok, sometimes 3…
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Veterans Day Meal Deals
Veterans Day Meal Deals For 2020 When it comes to our veterans, we owe so much to them. These Veterans Day Meal Deals are just a small way that some businesses are working to pay them back. We love our Military, active and Veterans alike. Our family lives right down the street from Fort Bragg, my son is in the Navy on a submarine somewhere, my husband is a Navy veteran and is still working as a helicopter modification specialist at Simmons Army Airfield. These Veterans Day Deals are not just for Veterans Day. Some of these have already started and run for the entire month. Be sure to visit…
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Veterans Day Deals and Discounts
2020 Veterans Day Deals We have compiled a list of Veterans Day Deals for you, all in one place. Don’t forget to check out our post Veterans Day Meal Deals 2020 and our Veterans Day Deals By State 2020 Deals and Discounts Veterans Day 2020 will be on Wednesday, November 11th, 2020. Academy Sports & OutdoorOct. 25 – Nov. 11, 2020 get 10% off at Academy. All active duty and reserve military members, retired or discharged veterans (discharged includes honorable, under honorable condition, or general, dishonorably discharged will be excluded), and immediate family members (spouse and/or dependent children up to 18 years old) are eligible. First responders are eligible as…
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Veterans Day Deals Listed By State
Here is a partial list of Veterans Day Deals listed by state. Be sure to visit our other pages to check out Veterans Day Meal Deals and Veterans Day National Retail Discounts 2020 Offers by State Alabama Alabama State Parks – AlabamaFree admission to the parks that charge an entrance fee or day-use area fees for Veterans. Birmingham Zoo – Birmingham, ALVeterans, active and retired military and their dependents will receive free admission Wednesday, November 11 through Sunday, November 15. California Dreaming – Spanish Fort, ALOn Wednesday, Nov 11 California Dreaming is honoring veterans and active duty military service members with 50% off any entrée. Montgomery Zoo – Montgomery, ALDuring Veteran’s Appreciation Week, Nov. 8-14, 2020, all…
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Delicious and Easy Crock Pot Ham
This delicious and easy crock-pot ham is a go-to for both holidays and weekend get-togethers. The holidays are quickly approaching and that means there will be a lot of cooking going on in our house. When I can use a crock-pot instead of having to cook one more thing in my oven, I’m all for it! I am always looking for recipes that are not only delicious but easy. This crock-pot ham is both. Pull out your slow cooker/crock-pot. (This is the one that I use and love) Place the ham in the crock-pot. Throw away that packet of stuff that came with the ham. You won’t be needing that…
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Why I Owe My Mother
Why I Owe My Mother (And You Probably Do Too Many of you will probably realize that your own Mothers taught you many of these things as well and that you owe your Mother as well. 1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE . “If you’re going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning.” 2. My mother taught me RELIGION . “You better pray that will come out of the carpet.” 3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL . “If you don’t straighten up, I’m going to knock you into the middle of next week!” 4. My mother taught me LOGIC…
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Pasta Fagioli Soup
This Pasta Fagioli Soup is hearty, healthy, and delicious. This soup is even better than the Pasta Fagioli you get at Olive Garden! Talk about “comfort food”! This is comfort food on steroids. On a cool Fall or Winter day, this soup will warm you from the inside with its delicious broth, vegetables, Italian sausage, and pasta. Instead of having to go out to dinner (say to Olive Garden) you can easily make this favorite at home. Here’s how… Take one pound of Italian sausage and remove the casing. Add olive oil to a soup pot then add the sausage to the pot to brown. You can use sweet sausage,…
