Vintage WWII poster … I’ve been taking some time off from my Military Mondays this month, which you probably noticed. I haven’t forgotten our armed forces, though. And I hope you haven’t either. But just in case, I’d like to remind you this week especially to remember our troops. ADOPT A SOLDIER · A CUP […]
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Vintage patriotic Thanksgiving postcard … This is the last Monday before Thanksgiving. Please remember all our troops who won’t be home, having turkey. No matter what the reason. And if you’re feeling generous: ADOPT A SOLDIER · A CUP OF JOE (GREEN BEANS COFFEE) · LET’S BRING ‘EM HOME · USO OPERATION COMFORT · SOLDIERS’ […]
… This month is the month of one of the most important “family” holidays to Americans. Being that Thanksgiving is a time when we share our homes, meals & what we’re thankful for with friends & family, maybe this year you could share some warm thoughts with a U.S. soldier as well. It wouldn’t take […]
… That’s Tyson, Yoyo’s dog, and this week he’s reminding all us New Yorkers to get out there & vote tomorrow! I know it’s also Military Monday, but sorry, no names today. I’ll start again next week. ..
Fantastic George Washington jack-o-lantern from the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular in Rhode Island … When you or your kids are putting on your Halloween costumes next week, or trick-or-treating, or making candy apples with the family, please remember all the children without parents… or parents without children thanks to these wars. Remember all the broken families these […]
Super cute cheesecakes in a jar from My Baking Addiction … With each Military Monday, I find myself wondering when this is going to end. Where are we hoping to take this? Why are we still over there? When are our boys & girls going to come home, safe & sound? I hate to think […]
Patriotic Rice Krispie treats by ClassBrain.com … Another week, another list of soldiers. Marine Sgt. Daniel D. Gurr August 5, 2011 21, of Vernal, Utah Army Spc. Spencer C. Duncan August 6, 2011 21, of Olathe, KC Army Sgt. Alexander J. Bennett August 6, 2011 24, of Tacoma, Wash. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bryan […]
Candied red, white & blue popcorn by The Idea Room … Another Military Monday comes… and goes. Army Pfc. Tyler M. Springmann July 17, 2011 19, of Hartland, Maine Army Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth B. Elwell July 17, 2011 33, of Holland, Pa. Army Sgt. Omar A. Jones July 18, 2011 28, of Crook, Colo. […]
Great patriotic flag cupcake idea from Martha Stewart … Another Military Monday. In case you’re unfamiliar with this concept: each week I list names of soldiers who’ve lost their lives in one of the wars the United States is currently participating in, usually accompanied by a patriotic or red/white/blue baked item or food. I’ve been […]
Amazingly perfect little red, white & blue cupcakes from Skip to My Lou … It’s amazing to me that there are still people defending these wars we’re involved in. BRING OUR TROOPS HOME. #MilitaryMonday Army Sgt. James W. Harvey II June 20, 2011 23, of Toms River, N.J. Army Pfc. Gustavo A. Rios-Ordonez June 20, […]
I'm Marilla. A 30-something artist, hobby baker, home canning enthusiast, gardener, DIY-er, wife, mommy of a baby boy and dog mom (to another baby boy) from New York. 
