Purple Heart recipients may be nearer than you think!
Do you know anyone who is a recipient of a Purple Heart medal? I didn’t think I did, but recently I learned of someone I’ve spoken with many times who has a military history I didn’t know anything about. Milton “Mac” MacDougal was honored...
You could be a #lucky7 winner with a bit of luck o’ the Irish!
Are you feeling #lucky7 this month? You could get a surprise in the form of a wee bit of green or gold when you order from 2MyHero on our website, Amazon, or our Etsy store. The Irish love whiskeyAlthough not Jameson’s, these Whiskey Sour cocktail candies from...
A time to love
Certainly Solomon of the Biblical book Song of Solomon did not see this coming. One day there would be an almost worldwide celebration of love in the form of Valentine’s Day. Worldwide, because according to the BBC, every country celebrates Valentine’s...
Carpe Diem – January gift with purchase
Carpe Diem – Seize the day. It’s so much more fun to say this phrase in Latin. In Latin it has such a nice ring to it. Carpe Diem. These days, no one speaks full sentences in Latin, unless perhaps in a Catholic Church. But this little phrase – Carpe...
Looking back on 2021 before moving ahead to a new year in 2022 with you!
2022. It’s a new year. January invites us to make resolutions, set goals, reflect on what happened last year. What could be done better? What is worth repeating? Can I or should I change anything? All good questions. At the heart of all those questions is what?...
Military families in Washington State
Happy National Washington Day to all the military families in Washington State. Washington is our nearest neighbor. Just a short drive across the bridge over the Columbia River. #nationalwashingtonday Washingtonians are welcoming people. It’s such a...
Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day!
She didn’t have to ask twice I considered designing a Military Spouse Appreciation card in the past. It was hard to estimate how much interest there would be. A couple of months ago I got a request through my Etsy shop. Hi Hannah! This Navy wife and mom really...
Minnesota loves its military sons and daughters.
Let’s begin March 1, 2021, by celebrating the Gopher State of 10,000 lakes. On this occasion, Minnesota celebrates being the 32ndt state to join the Union #NationalMinnesotaDay! #NationalMinnesotaDay – March 1, 2021. One of the first orders I received on...
A long history of military pride in California
On February 22nd the Golden State (and my birth state) celebrates being the 31st state to join the Union #NationalCaliforniaDay! #NationalCaliforniaDay – February 22, 2021. Far and away California is the state that has ordered the most 2MyHero military greeting...
Hawkeyes love their military peeps!
Today we salute the Hawkeye state on this 8th day of February, #NationalIowaDay Iowa doesn’t make the press a lot. Which makes it a great place to live, and in terms of active-duty military personnel, a great place to be from. #NationalIowaDay – February...
A Big State with big military support!
February 1st marks #NationalTexasDay. Texas is a big state, with a big military presence as well as a big number of military families who love 2MyHero. #NationalTexasDay – February 1, 2021. The 28th state to join the United States is also known as the Lone Star...
The Sunshine State shines for 2MyHero
#NationalFloridaDay brings us to the Sunshine State. It’s certainly been sunny all year round for 2MyHero sales in Florida. #NationalFloridaDay – January 25, 2021. I’ve shipped military greeting cards to military families with ties to all 5 branches...
Michigan says “yes” to 2MyHero
#NationalMichiganDay this year corresponds with Martin Luther King Jr. Day. I was happily surprised to find some important and interesting connections between Dr. King and the state of Michigan. Follow 2MyHero on Instagram or Facebook to see all our posts including...
Connecting in the midst of disconnect
Let the new year motivate you to connect with a Gold Star spouse, parent, sibling or extended family member! One word that has popped up against the backdrop of the global pandemic and local lockdowns is: Connection Connection has always been important to us humans,...
Looking Back on 2020 and ahead to 2021
By now you’ve likely read all kinds of articles recapping 2020 and the major events that took place last year. You have no doubt felt the effects of these major events in a variety of ways. Some on a grander scale, others closer to home, some from a distance....
Happy 381st Birthday National Guard!
Today, December 13th 2MyHero wants to recognize the birthday of the National Guard. This year (2020) is their 381st Birthday! Celebration Cake – US Army military greeting card is blank inside giving you the versatility to add your personal sentiments....
Merry Christmas US Army, Navy, and Marine Corps!
Brand new for Christmas in 2020 are individual and boxed Christmas card designs from 2MyHero! Not yet available in retail locations, these designs are only available online on the website, on Amazon, and on Etsy. Merry Soldier – US Army military Christmas...
How easy is it to win a $50 gift card?
Who doesn’t love to win a gift card? Especially a $50 gift card to Amazon. Just think of all the things you could buy with that! 2MyHero is giving away 4 gift cards, each valued at $50. 1 per month from September through December. Only 2 things need to be in the...
You don’t have to be an Amazon Prime member to grab savings on Prime Days!
It’s true. You don’t have to be a Prime member to get 30% off select products from 2MyHero today through Thursday. AND – that’s 2 days longer than Prime Days (October 13 and 14). All you have to do is clip the coupon on the product page, add...
Make it personal
“There’s nothing that means more than a handwritten note”. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve heard a military person tell me this. Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Coasties all like to receive handwritten notes from their...
US Army – 245 Years Young
June 14, 1775 – 245 years ago our US Army was founded. The Army is the largest in terms of personnel of all the 5 branches. 2MyHero is proud to be able to offer unique greeting cards – including Happy Birthday cards – for this branch of service....
Honoring our Loving, Faithful Dads
Every year we hold a place on the third Sunday of June to honor our fathers, grandfathers, and if you’re very fortunate great-grandfathers. With so many devastating things going on in our world this year in particular, I want to encourage you to honor the love...
How will you honor our fallen heroes this year?
Typically Memorial Day includes several standard events – flags hung proudly along Main St. USA, parades, picnics, visits to the cemetery. With our lives turned all around because of the pandemic many of these standards will have to look different this year....
Amazing Military Moms
Military families have had to be apart on special occasions long before the Corona Virus came on the scene. Lockdown measures have increased this distance, but it isn’t something new for them to have to deal with. Tell your military mom how awesome she is with a...
Be a force for good
The distance is real. And most of us are getting kind of tired of it. How can you stay positive? Do something that is focused on others instead of on yourself. Pretty simple, right? I came across this quote the other day and love just how simple and helpful it is. We...
What to do when in-person isn’t an option?
We are all affected differently by the current COVID-19 situation. Some in more personal ways than others. For parents and families who have a son or daughter currently at basic training for the US Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines or Coast Guard the mandate to...
A Giveaway Customized for You!
St. Patrick’s Day is less than a week away. It’s a curious celebration if you get cerebral about it. Why is Ireland celebrated unlike any other country beyond our borders? The allure of “LUCK” The pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, the luck...
Looking backward to gain perspective
February 23, 2020, marked the 75th anniversary of the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima. The US Marine Corps has been commemorating this anniversary during a 36-day-long observance that ended today. “We should all pause to remember and honor the legacy they...
Supporting our USCG
Yesterday, Admiral Karl Schultz delivered the State of the Coast Guard address. There were some technical transmission issues with the broadcast, but in my mind that only reinforced the need for us to rally our support for this very essential Armed Force. IT is...A little love for you and your Military Valentine
Enjoy a sweet treat for you and your military Valentine this February 14! Just for you and your military member – Valentine’s Day ONLY! A recent request from a customer interested in military greeting cards for his son who is in USAF basic training influenced...
Letters from home mean more than you might guess.
It’s already February 4 which means that Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. No doubt you already have a special something in the mail to let your husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, girlfriend or boyfriend who is serving in the Army,...
Transitioning From a Season of Sorrow to a Season of Romance
As January draws to a close, Valentine’s Day is creeping up on us. Up until this week, I’ve been writing this message on the packing slip included with each military greeting card order: “Happy 2020 and Happy new decade to you and your _________”...
Empathy and Sympathy for Military Gold Star Families
For just a few more days 2MyHero is offering 20% off the Mixed Pack of Gold Star Military Sympathy cards sold on Amazon and Etsy. Be sure to pick up a pack to have on hand when you have the opportunity to come alongside a Gold Star family and either empathize or...
TRUST when life ends and when it begins
Recently I have been thinking about how TRUST fits into both life events: death and birth. In the span of the last 4 months I said a final earthly “Goodbye” to my 84 year old mother and a “Welcome little one” to my first grandchild. In those same 4 months...
What’s your word for 2020?
Go ahead and type in the comment box below if you have thought about or chosen a word for 2020. I’d love to hear what your word is!!! Tell me as much or little as you want about why you chose that word. If you haven’t chosen a word, then let me ask you this –...
Stuff your Military Someone’s Stocking With Gratitude This Christmas
I’m going to go out on a limb here, and guess that military greeting cards or more specifically military branch-specific Thank You notecards aren’t the first thing that pops into your head when looking for stocking stuffers for your Airman, Coastie,...
Meat and Potato Dads – this is for you!
With Father’s Day at hand, I felt that a true meat and potato recipe seemed appropriate for MRE Remix. And this recipe has all of dads’ favorites – beef, beans, bacon, cheese and potatoes. All in one hearty package. The potato becomes the carrier for...
Not just a pretty drink
Motivation comes in many forms. Experiences and influences without and within drive us to do what we do. Sure we want to look good, but we want more than that. We want purpose, intentionality, something meaningful behind what we do, buy, and experience. Even though...
You say “Tomato”, I say “Galette”
Ok, I know that isn’t how the “dad” saying goes. I live with a dad who is constantly coming up with new twists on old phrases. It’s just kind of rubbed off on me. Seriously, though, this recipe is just the thing to bridge the civilian and...
A time to pause and remember
Memorial Day can be very sad and yet for those of us with a melancholy temperament, it is also a time to savor the deep joy and memories of a loved one who served in one of the Armed Forces and whose life you treasure. It is time to pause and remember. There are...
Everything is coming up roses
This post includes affiliate links – Portland companies. It seems fitting that since I have lived in Portland, Oregon most of my life that I have a thing for roses. If you’ve never been to Portland, we call it the city of roses. For over 100 years the city...
Mother’s Day ideas for military moms
This post includes affiliate links. CHOCOLATEThe best gift ever when it’s made by one of her kids. Truffles have always been a favorite of mine. I love receiving truffles, and I’ve made many varieties over the years – dark, milk, white; coated with...
What does the future hold?
Last night I had the privilege to attend a modest, but touching ceremony. It was organized by The Community Military Appreciation Committee of Vancouver, Washington. CMAC hosts a stunning variety of events focused on supporting our military. They jumped in with Our...
All over the map – quite literally!
2MyHero receives orders from all across the United States. From the Northwest corner of Washington State to the Southwest shores of Florida and most states in between. If you’re curious, the only states we’ve not yet received orders from are Montana,...
A Childhood Favorite Re-invented
How many of you were big time fans of the Creamsicle ice cream bars as a kid? I was. I didn’t get them very often, which might be part of the reason they are such a fond memory. They were a very special treat, and as such I savored each one. A friend of mine...
Retirement and warm climates
Coco Chanel didn’t really have much in common with the military. Probably nothing. But, this is one of my favorite quotes. It’s true of so many things. Not just retirement, but it is so true when it comes to relationships in particular. There’s...
What keeps you going?
An order came in today that made me so happy. Not the order specifically, but the note from the customer who placed the order: Her words spoke specifically to why I create 2MyHero cards. Because there are moms (and dads, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, neighbors) out...
A Clever Diguise
cam·ou·flage /ˈkaməˌflä(d)ZH/ verb hide or disguise the presence of (a person, animal, or object) by means of camouflage. MRE Crackers are pretty inconspicuous. They don’t have a strong flavor or a strong smell. They are themselves really just carriers or...
Crayons, Cheese Spread and Jalapeno Peppers
Every branch has its own individual customs and character. It’s almost like each one has a different temperament. Have you ever heard about or read about Hippocrates four blood types? Phlegmatic, Choleric, Sanguine and Melancholic. The...
On Faith, Doubt and Birthdays
How do those three go together? Well, they don’t really. Not directly. But they are all linked to 2MyHero’s recent posts on Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube. Follow 2MyHero on Pinterest or on Instagram for “Quotes for you and your hero”....
It’s pretty and it’s delicious!
This week on MRE Remix I combined several different MRE items into a really delicious treat. I usually taste whatever I make, but I don’t usually end up eating the whole thing. This one was so tasty, I ate the whole thing! Admittedly, I’ve been inspired...Welcome! I’m Hannah . . .
As the owner, designer, marketing team and sales team for 2MyHero my life is pretty busy! Busy in a great way. I’m passionate about helping you relate in a meaningful and vibrant way with your military someone.