Earlier this week I posted a reminder about Military Spouse Appreciation Day, which is the Friday before Mother’s Day each year. This year it lands on the 6th of May. So, to give you some more ideas on gifts for either or both MSA and Mother’s Day, I thought I would post the following from our friends at Operation Gratitude.
It’s no secret I am a huge fan of Operation Gratitude! The gift ideas featured below come from the OG Website and benefit this great organization that constantly goes above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to troop support and morale building!
Find something special, buy it, and bless the special spouse or mother in your life, and support Operation Gratitude by doing so. You win, she wins, OG wins and most importantly our troops win!
From Operation Gratitude’s SITE:
It’s that time of year again! Time to honor mothers everywhere on May 8! And soon many of us will also celebrate graduations and other special events — weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and more! Why not combine the joy of these occasions with a simple way to support the troops?
Magazines…jewelry…artwork…!
Here is a list of ways your gift purchases can serve a dual purpose by helping to send more Operation Gratitude care packages during our 2011 Patriotic Drive:
1. Read Give Gift cards: The most important woman in your life will love the huge selection of magazines available on ReadGive.com! And she’ll adore the fact that 60% of her Mother’s Day gift will support our troops through Operation Gratitude. (This is the perfect gift for someone who has a passion for reading and a love for giving back to the troops!)
Go to: http://readgive.com/charity/OPGR/ and purchase magazine subscriptions and/or $15 Gift Cards to thank the special woman in your life and to benefit our heroes in harm’s way. Be sure to add the code OPGR to the “special instructions” section on the secondscreen of the payment process.
2. Stella and Dot jewelry: In honor of National Military Appreciation Month, you
can support the troops with your Stella & Dot jewelry purchase! Treat yourself, or grab gifts for loved ones! Now through the end of May, shop and order directly online at http://www.stelladot.com/anneholland and 5% will be donated back to Operation Gratitude!
3. Altruette Charms: The Altruette concept couldn’t be simpler: 50% of the net profit from the sale o
f this sweet teddy bear in a care package charm (shown at left) goes directly to Operation Gratitude. Beyond financial support, wearing your Altruette bracelet serves another important purpose: it helps spread the word about Operation Gratitude to your friends and family!
4. Artful Vision: Visit Artful Vision’s “Purchase with a
Purpose” gallery showcasing the work of more than 70 American artists who donate 20% of the purchase price of beautiful, handcrafted gifts to the charitable
cause you select — Operation Gratitude! It’s that simple.
5. Pay Tribute: Make an online donation to Operation Gratitude in honor and/or in memory of someone you love! We will send a beautiful Tribute Letter to the person you would like notified (you — the donor – will receive an acknowledgment of the gift for tax purposes).
6. There are more offers on our Great Ideas page! Be sure to check them out!
THANK YOU for your support of our patriotic cause! Remember to visit our Facebook page and follow us on twitter to keep up on all the latest news!
