On this Memorial Day remember those who served, pray for those who are serving

To many, Memorial Day is a three-day weekend marking the beginning of summer. Others understand the holiday as a way to remember those who sacrificed their lives while serving in the Armed Forces.

Observed the last Monday of May, there are ceremonies and parades, as well as the placement of flags and laying of flowers on gravesites to honor the military heroes.

Carowinds: Military gets in free today

Join us as we pay tribute to our brave military service men and women by offering FREE park admission to any active, inactive or retired United States Service men and women with a valid military I.D., or proof of service.

Honor America's Heroes on Memorial Day

Last minute Memorial Day ideas

Hope you find some ideas you can use.

Free Grill and $100 Home Depot GC sign up

 Good Grillin’ Event

Organized by: Mom to Bed by 8

Bloggers would you like to sign up and be part of a group to give away prize package of a grill and $100 gift card to Home Depot? Here's your chance, and it's free. All you have to do is sign up and announce it like I am here.

Top military discount friendly states to shop

2013 Most Discount Friendly States 

For Military Personnel And Veterans

As Memorial Day nears, MVDC has published its the top states for military discounts and veterans discounts for 2013. this year, New York, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Texas and Indiana top the list. As more states engage in promoting veteran discounts, it's expected that the rankings will change.

Memorial Day at Zootastic Park discounts on child admission, tiger photo

Saturday, May 26, 9 am - 5 pm

Blog Hop for our Memorial Day Veterans

If you know a service member - active duty, retired, or who Gave All, please add them to the list so we can thank them for their service.

For every view USBA:will donate to TAPS, Survivor Assistance

For every view 

USBA will donate to

TAPS, Survivor Assistance

Win $100 GC to Crate and Barrel with DishPal Celebrates Memorial Day

Snap a photo to share your holiday BBQ, sides and cocktails for the chance to win $100

Memorial Day is usually a long weekend that includes cooking out with family and friends. SK Planet announces the popular DishPal app is hosting a contest in remembrance of Memorial Day and in celebration of the beginning of summer to showcase holiday cooking.

In honor of Memorial Day, share the names and photos of those who have served - past and present

In honor of Memorial Day, please feel free to post the name (or names) of veterans you would like to be remembered on this special day.

If you have pictures, share them. If you have personal stories, we'd love to hear those too. You can even get the code and post this blog hop on your site, too.

MOMtreprenuer Crafter and Baker of the Day: Memorial Day flags, and easy Red, White and Blue Tarts

Kristy Stephenson of Posh Pixels Design Studio has free printable party flags and a recipe for one of her all time favorite summer desserts – Red, White and Blue Tarts for your Memorial Day picnic or cookout. I know some flags say 2010, but the rest are perfect for any year.

Disney Memorial Day free shipping

Disney Memorial Day weekend free shipping with code MEMDAY. Expires May 28

MOMtrepreneur Crafter of the Day:Free Memorial Day printables

Michelle made these Memorial Day toppers that are perfect for your cupcakes and show your pride for our Armed Forces. You can download them free on her blog, So Wonderful, So Marvelous.

Taste of Home: Patriotic Taco Salad Recipe is perfect for Memorial Day

Photo by Taste of Home

If you need something easy for Memorial Day or any time, check out this Patriotic Taco Salad recipe from Taste of Home.

MOMtrepreneur Baker of the Day:Sugar Star and Flag Cookies

Photo by Taste of Home

Taste of Home has a great Sugar Star and Flag Cookies Recipe that is popular to send to the troops. This recipe is good for Memorial Day, too.

MOMtrepreneur Crafter of the Day:Make an American Flag suncatcher

What better way to show your patriotism on  Memorial Day than with a craft your kids help make. This American Flag Suncatcher is easy to make.

God bless our troops and their families

Our military and their families deserve our appreciation and gratitude on this Memorial Day.