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Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day! In honor of the spouses that work so hard on the home-front I've compiled a list of 101 Ways to Thank a Military Spouse!
It is about Respect, Love, Admiration, Appreciation, and a simple Thank You.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
- A simple "Thank You for Serving, too"
- CHOCOLATE
- Take the time to *listen* She may not have had an adult conversation for quite some time!
- Don’t assume HE is not a military spouse. Thank the military-husbands too.
THIS. - Pick up something at the store that reminds you of her; a potted-plant, a bouquet of flowers, a bottle of wine, nail-polish & nail files, etc etc
- Give her a call! Say ‘Thank You’ and find out how her day is going.
- A day at the spa! (Thank you, @shelly_76)
That would kick ass. :) - FREE child-care. Watch her children for her. Let her do something on her own.
- Invite her out for a local-sight-seeing tour. She might not know the area & enjoy learning.
- Equip her.
For example, help around the house that needs a tall person or someone who can lift more than the spouse can while the servicemember is away. Best way to support the troops: supporting their families! - Take a spouse out for coffee or tea.
Social interaction? In person? That's just crazy talk. :P - Pray for him. Pray for her.
even those of us who don't believe in prayer appreciate the sentiment. Well, at least I do. - Make a fancy-drink. Pour two glasses. One for you, one for her. Make toasts and enjoy together.
- *Give* him a book from your book-shelf that you enjoyed.
- Offer to wash her car (Don’t forget to vacuum)
- Business-owners: Host a special event just for spouses, don’t do it for monetary gain.
- Do you garden? Bring her some of your produce; flowers, fruits, vegetables.
- Give her personal space to miss her loved one. Then open-up your arms to take her in.
YES. - Gather your mutual-friends. Have a multi-family picnic.
- If she calls asking for something, a cup of milk, some eggs, potatoes etc etc Lend with a cheerful heart and don't expect your 'gift' back!
- Buy her a military-spouse shirt. Have it shipped to her: http://shop.cafepress.com/military-spouse
But please, nothing cheesy or offensive like "Army Issued Wife." :) - Find a military-spouse book she might enjoy: http://tinyurl.com/csm6wb
These, on the other hand, can be *quite* useful. - Plan a play-date at your house. Get the kids together and enjoy the day.
- Sit with him at church. Not many enjoy sitting in the pew alone.
- Take a picture. Send it in an email to her.
Or snail mail. It's nice to get stuff in the mail that isn't bills, especially during a deployment when we're constantly sending care packages to our servicemembers. - Offer to help with yard-work! (Thanks, @guamgurl)
True this! Especially for spouses in unfamiliar places with kids and a job and barely time to microwave dinner. Though I'd appreciate it too. ;) - Give her privacy if you sense she does not want to open up.
This is a big one. Also, don't take it personally if she doesn't want to open up *to you*.
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