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Simple DIY Farmhouse Chore Chart + Free Printable

Magnetic Chore Chart Two Kids

As kids get older, it’s important to let them take charge of a few things around the house. Even simple chores early on help kids learn responsibility and appreciate all they have.

While our kids have been doing chores, like feeding the dog or making their bed, since they were toddlers, it was time to have them remember to do their daily tasks without having to be reminded (or nagged tirelessly).

Chore charts can be a perfect way to help kids remember what their responsibilities are and help them stay on track while completing their list of chores.

I’ve come up with a super easy way to create a chore chart that goes any farmhouse style home décor. Joanna Gaines would be so proud! It just takes a few materials (I love a reason for to take a trip to Hobby Lobby) and can be completely customized to your family’s needs. Plus with this free printable you can easily print the chores for your chart on labels.

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Reduce Stress This Holiday Season

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The Holiday Stress is Real

Most people look forward to the holidays with great expectations for family, friends and time to enjoy the seasons. The holidays often mean great food, much needed time off from work and the opportunity to reconnect with loved ones.

While the holidays can be a joyous time, for many, they are also stressful and can cause anxiety. Whether finances, family dynamics or other worries are at play, no one is excited about the added stresses that the holidays can bring.

One of the most common reasons that the holidays become stressful is the expectation placed on families who are sometimes overextended emotionally and financially.

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Trees for Troops Brings Christmas Spirit to Military Families

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What is Trees for Troops?

Trees for Troops, a program of the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation, provides free, farm-grown Christmas Trees to United States armed forces members in all branches of the military and their families, through donations, sponsorships, grants and the work of many volunteers.

Last holiday season, 16,599 trees were delivered to more 70 military bases in the U.S. and overseas. This brought the total to more than 225,319 Real Christmas Trees delivered through Trees for Troops since 2005.

“Trees for Troops is a very rewarding program to everyone involved,” said Richard Darling, Christmas SPIRIT Foundation chairman. “It is such an honor to have the opportunity to say thank you to our troops, and help ensure military families have the kind of joyful, traditional Christmas memories that we would wish for America’s heroes.”

Each year, hundreds of military families visit the Trees for Troops website and Facebook page to leave heartfelt thank you messages and pictures of their families celebrating around their beautifully decorated Christmas tree. For example, a message from a Camp Pendleton family read, “Thank you for our beautiful Christmas tree!  We weren’t sure what we were going to do this year…Trees for Troops was an answer to our prayers.”

Trees For Troops Program Stats:

  • For the past several years FedEx has helped to deliver, on average, 17,000 Real Christmas Trees to 70+ military bases throughout the U.S. and overseas. This year, our goal is to reach over 240,000 Christmas trees delivered since 2005.
  • Approximately 200 trees are shipped overseas for troops in the Middle East and other countries; the rest are distributed to military families throughout the United States.
  • The trees are provided by more than 400 Christmas tree growers and retailers in 29 states.
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Military Families: Check with your MWR for Delivery Details!

The Trees for Troops program, sponsored by the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation and FedEx Corp., will be making a stop at military bases to deliver real Christmas trees to troops and military families.

If you are a military family in need of a tree this holiday season, please check with your Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR) officer or equivalent for details on delivery time, location, how to obtain a tree as each base has its own procedures.

Delivery dates for Christmas trees start in early December. You can find the delivery dates for selected bases this year on the program website. Please check on base for distribution details.

How Can I Get Involved?

  • Buy a tree for a military family online and support the program through the One Thousand Tree Campaign. Go to www.TreesForTroops.org for details.
  • Follow Trees for Troops on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter and share our posts with your social networks.
  • Donate funds online at www.TreesForTroops.org. The Christmas SPIRIT Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and donations are tax deductible.
  • Double your donation: some employers will match your charitable donations. Check with your company’s human resources department to see if your employer offers a charitable matching program.
  • If you are a federal employee, select #12283 in the Combined Federal Campaign.
  • When you purchase your family’s tree, ask your Christmas Tree retailer if they are involved in the program (look for “We Support Trees for Troops” signs). Many Christmas Tree retailers accept donations or provide other opportunities to support the program.
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About Trees for Troops and the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation

The Christmas SPIRIT Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization that works to recognize and support the true spirit of Christmas for U.S. troops through the Trees for Troops® program. The foundation was established in 2005 as the charitable branch of the National Christmas Tree Association and is among fewer than 5 percent of U.S. charities to be awarded the “Best in America” seal of excellence by Independent Charities of America. To learn more, visit www.treesfortroops.org or call (800) 965-1653.

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Save $40 Amazon Prime Membership this Veterans Day!

Military Discount Veterans Day Deals

Amazon is honoring all those who have served in the U.S. Military in a big way November 6-11.

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Starting today you can save $40 off a year membership to Amazon Prime! Amazon is offering a Veterans Day deal that discounts the one-year Prime membership from $119 per year to just $79 for one-year!

The best part of this deal is you don’t have to be a new Prime member!

New and existing Amazon Prime members are eligible. If you are a current Prime member, your purchase during the discount period will extend your membership by one year.

Get the Amazon Veterans Day Prime Discount

If your family is like ours, you will be doing much of your holiday shopping online. This is a great way to get some savings in before the holidays are even here!

How Do I Sign Up for the Amazon.com Veterans Day Prime Discount?

To receive this promotion, you must be a verified U.S. veteran, Active Duty or Reserve or National Guard member.

  • This promotion is available Nov 6–11
  • If eligible, you can sign up for Prime at $79/year (normally $119/year) for the first year
  • You can attempt verification a maximum of three times
  • Prime Student and discounted Prime members are not eligible for this promotion
  • Amazon and Partner Rewards points can’t be applied towards this promotion

Click the button below to learn more about the terms and conditions. After clicking the below, sign in to your Amazon account or create a new account. Then you will be prompted to verify your military service.

Get the Amazon Veterans Day Prime Discount

Don’t forget you only have until November 11th to catch this deal!

Share this savings on Amazon Prime with your military family friends!

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Save money at Disney World by packing these 8 things

Money Saving tips for Disney World

8 Things Not To Buy At Disney World to Save You Money

A trip to Disney World is often a once in a lifetime experience for many families. Thankfully there are discounts available to military families for accommodations and tickets. Another great way to save money at Disney is to plan ahead to reduce your spending within the parks.

Making smart purchases ahead of time can save you from spur of the moment expenses at Disney World. Saving money on the little things you can buy before you leave home can make your trip to Disney World even more magical!

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