The Fourth of July is just around the corner and many of us are looking forward to the firework displays. We will fly our American Flags, wear red, white and blue and eat delicious food, all in the name of our Great Country and the Freedoms we share. But at FLAGS everyday is the Fourth of July! There’s no need to wait for a patriotic holiday. So we are starting a list of things you can do to show your love of the U.S. of A.

10 Things You Can Do to Show Your Patriotic Spirit EVERYDAY!

1. Write a Letter To The Troops they love to hear from us and how much we appreciate their efforts to protect our freedoms.
2. Hang a flag outside your door. Any day is good or all year long, not just on holidays.
3. Wear an American Flag t-shirt. Or tell FLAGS your patriotic story and you could win a FREE T-shirt!
4. Dress-up your dog or cat in red, white & blue. They love the USA too.
5. Quilt, crochet, sew or knit a Blanket for Recovery for the troops. Wounded and recovering Veterans will cherish your efforts.
6. Sing a patriotic song, because it’s fun. Check out this cutie singing You’re a Grand Old Flag below.
7. Visit the public library and read a patriotic story to your kids. They will love it.
8. Download the coloring pages from FLAGS, make patriotic artwork and display it on the fridge or in window for all to see.
9. Brush up on some FLAG etiquette; did you know that you can fly your flag 24 hours a day, but when the sun is down you must make sure that it is properly illuminated?
10. Visit a Veteran’s Home. Just pop in, say hello and shake a few hands. You’ll be glad you did.

There are many different ways you can show your love of our beautiful USA. If you have done something patriotic that you want to share (we love pictures) or have some patriotic activates to add to this list, let us know. We would love to hear from you! And if we have your OK we’ll share your stories on our website.

Happy Birthday America!

Love, FLAGS Across The Nation

Caring Methodist women continue to crochet and knit blankets for our wounded and recovering troops. The women at Memorial United Methodist Church in Charlotte, NC have made over 200 blankets for “Blankets for Recovery.” Volunteers make a big difference by knitting and and crocheting their love into every piece of yarn. The giving of heart is so very appreciated by the recipients of the gifts.

FLAGS Across The Nation truly reaches across the nation with volunteers in multiple cities, from Charlotte to Arizona and California. The California volunteers, employees of ASPEN Risk Management Group have been delivering the Memorial United Methodist Church blankets to our recovering troops for years. Since, 2001, ASPEN has been actively participating in supporting our troops with letters, gifts, notecards and support for FLAGS.

Another caring person, this time Karen from Mesa Arizona donated 43 hand made blankets for the FLAGS Across The Nation’s program, “Blankets for Recovery.” Tiffiny Lilley, from My Studio Space Web Design Firm and volunteer for FLAGS, as well as web master recently went to San Diego, CA to drop off the blankets at the Balboa Naval Hospital.

Wounded service men and women are allowed to personalized their space with one quilt/blanket. The blankets not only provide warmth, but remind them that someone cares.  Although the quilter and service person may have never met, the blanket ties them together.

Recently 3 dozen crocheted blankets were lovingly made by several North Carolina quilters and crocheters. These thoughtful items will be delivered to wounded service men and women on November 17th, just before Thanksgiving.  Not only are the blankets beautiful, but most have a personal note attached.

One quilter, Mrs. Caroline Derr, 80 years old, sent several blankets and donated dozens others to Balboa Medical Center, San Diego. Additionally, The McGee Family sent hand knit lap blankets.

A mother said her son received a quilt and could not express enough how deeply he appreciated the thoughtfulness and beauty.

Flags Across The Nation would like to sincerely thank all those contributing to the success of our Blankets for Recovery! If you would like to contribute to the blanket program, please contact us.