another chance to show appreciation, this time toward people in real danger, risking their lives for our freedom.
this weekend is armed forces day, and although i feel impossibly lucky that the closest i have come to a battleground is the Barneys warehouse sale, this is a perfect opportunity to teach our kids how to show gratitude and thanks to VERY VERY DEEPLY deserving soldiers.
the men and women on the front lines are always happy to get mail. the websites below can help walk you through the making of a care package or they can simply tell you the best way to send a letter.
the lesson: i feel like a broken record, but we all know repetition is good for a developing mind. once more, with feeling, let's show our kids how to appreciate others and honor them.
***added bonus: you may walk away feeling like, in a teeny tiny small way, you, too, have served your country.
here is a basic how to and what to for sending anything to the armed forces.
