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10 Patriotic Desserts for Veteran’s Day

Couponing 101

Veteran’s Day is always very near and dear to me, as my father is a veteran of the United States Army. My grandfather, who was one of my best friends, was a veteran of the United States Navy.

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I Am Rich Because….

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While we have had our share of violence in the country during our lifetimes, there has been no all out war, such as our great-grandfathers suffered during the Civil War or our founding fathers and mothers endured during the Revolution. Here are some of the things I think make us rich. No war inside our boundaries. Technology.

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Exploring Veteran’s Benefits

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

His Grandfather was a WWI Vet, who died of complications from disease that he contracted while on active duty in a war zone. For many years, this man’s wife and family lived near poverty after the Grandfather died of this disease. Consequently, just because he is a veteran does not mean he is eligible for many of the VA benefits.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Nicoles Nickels

to Grandfather’s house we go; . I’m pretty sure I always sang it as Grandmother’s house, which is weird since we actually went to my Grandfather’s house for holidays. Over the river, and through the wood, . the horse knows the way to carry the sleigh . through the white and drifted snow.

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15 Best Selling Kindle Books for $4 or Less

Saving With Shellie

As a kid, Jacob formed a special bond with his grandfather over his bizarre tales and photos of levitating girls and invisible boys. Then Jacob is given a mysterious letter that propels him on a journey to the remote Welsh island where his grandfather grew up. Now at 16, he is reeling from the old man’s unexpected death.

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