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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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.