I sent an eCard instead of snail mail this year. Here's what we sent:
Hubby was telling us about growing up with an advent calendar, and I decided that should become a new tradition in our home too. So I set out to find them. Apparently I am too picky about what I want. Not a surprise here, but I REFUSE to pay the prices for some of them, so what is a Momma to do? I made one! I scoured the internet looking for ideas (I'm sorry, but I didn't keep track of all the sites) and mixed and matched and came up with this:
The kids poke through the numbered foils and inside there are Candy Cane Kisses (Those are Yummy!), and a Bible verse or little idea of something fun to make or do. And all I had to buy was the posterboard! The kids like it so much we also made one for Megan and Ryan's Sunday School Teachers! This is going to be a Frugal Friday post - you can check out more here.
I know, I know, I should've checked this out BEFORE I posted about it. I went to Walter Reed Medical Center and they have this posted:
Walter Reed cannot accept these packages (packages, letters, and holiday cards addressed to 'Any Wounded Soldier' ) in support of the decision by then Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Transportation Policy in 2001. This decision was made to ensure the safety and well being of patients and staff at medical centers throughout the Department of Defense.
It breaks my heart that I can't do something like this. I do understand their safety concerns. We had decided that instead of mailing cards to our usual friends and family, we were going to send them all to soldiers. I think I'll check with my brother who is in the Army - I bet he can get me a name or two. Just wanted to let everyone know.
We were outside and saw our neighbor putting up his Christmas lights. I've never seen it done the way he did it, but I guess it works for him! Take a look:
He climbed a ladder, then laid down on his belly so his feet were higher than his head! When I showed this picture to the girls, they thought he had slipped and was falling down the roof! Their eyes 'bout popped out of their heads! It was a good laugh!
Ryan came up with a new, innovative use for snowblowers. I mean, after all, you should be able to use them for more than just heavy snowfalls, right? They can be used to blow leaves to the curb! Here's how it's done:
I try to have my Christmas cards in the mail by the Friday after Thanksgiving, which is NOT happening this year. I haven't even picked a photo for the cards yet. But I came across this and thought maybe we could ALL do this; won't you join me? I love knowing I can lift a soldier's spirits for all they've done for me!
(Edited: Walter Reed Medical Center will not accept the cards or packages)
