Have you ever heard of Wreaths Across America? For the past 4 years me and my family have been volunteering with them to lay holiday wreaths on the graves of veterans at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Pennsylvania. They have programs all across America that you can participate in.

In early December every year we go out and lay the wreaths on the assigned grave sites. It’s a privledge to do it and a humbling experience. It’s a way to show our veterans and their families that their never forgotten. EVER. If you can’t go out and volunteer you can certainly make a donation to the organization via their website.

First photograph shows my sister placing a wreath on my brother’s final resting place. It was a Viet Nam vet and served in the Marine Corps. He passed away in 2019. We’re always HONORED to do this every year. Wreaths Across America provides all of the wreaths and gives you a list of the names (graves) on where you’re to place them. In the second photograph you’ll see me placing one of those wreaths.

You can visit Wreaths Across America to learn how you can Volunteer and/or Donate.

Today is Friday, December 8th, 2023. Welcome to the Friday ~ Week in Review post! I will be doing these posts every Friday to update you all on what happened throughout the week, so everyone can get caught up on the things they may of missed!

Quote of the Week:

Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.

Giveaways:

Scavenger Hunt for Kids Indoor Search Game

Reviews:

Babylon 5 The Complete Series on DVD
Make-Up and Keep Skin Clean with a Facial Cleansing Spin Brush
Glamrum Skincare and Beauty Gifts
There’s Something in the Barn – A Horror Comedy Film

General Posts, Recipes, Crafts and More:

Easy Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce Holiday Ornaments
Staying Active in Your Senior Years: A Guide to Healthy Aging
Mailbox Monday for December 2023
Murphy, N.C. Bucket List
Preparing Your Home for the Rainy Season
The BEST Soft and Chewy Snickerdoodles Cookies
Hand Painted Snow Woman and Snowman Seashells
Soft and Chewy Cut-Out Gingerbread Cookies
Adopt Don’t Shop Painted Seashells for Pet Lovers

Do you enjoy wrapping gifts? I personally don’t. I’m not great at it. If I had my way…everything would be tossed into an easy-to-use gift bag. I know some people get all fancy with their wrapping but that’s just not me. I can’t see investing money in a slew of gift wrap, ribbons, bows, tags, adornments, and all of that jazz when the majority of it is just tossed away. I would rather buy an extra gift or two with the money that I save. So, do you enjoy wrapping in paper gift wrap or tossing stuff into bags? Oh yeah, I love those holiday pre-printed gift boxes too. Easy peasy!