It’s always difficult for families to watch a loved one being called into military service that takes them out of the country. The holidays are an especially tough time to be without those closest to you. has teamed up with the USO to help bring a bit of cheer to military families in these especially difficult times.
Right now, you can find specially-marked boxes of Cheerios that feature a Cheer postcard on the front of the box. Simply cut out the postcard and mail it, along with a message of thanks to our troops and their families to the USO (the address is already printed on the postcard). The card will then be delivered to a military family somewhere across the country.
That, in and of itself, is a nice gesture. But Cheerios is sweetening the deal. Cheerios will make a $1 donation to the USO to help fund programs that support military families for each postcard received through November 2012. Pretty cool, right?!
Cheerios has already donated $150,000 to the USO and will donate up to an additional $100,000, just depending on how many postcards get mailed in. That’s where you have a role to play! By sending in a postcard, you not only show your gratitude to our military families and send them a message of holiday joy, but you also help support the USO. So grab a box of Cheerios and spread some cheer!
Win it!: One lucky Stuff Parents Need reader will win a Cheerios prize pack that includes the following:
- 1 Cheerios cereal bowl
- 1 Cheerios cereal spoon
- 1 cereal dispenser
- 1 “Cheer” box of Cheerios
Be sure to enter my other current giveaways, found on the sidebar of my page.
Disclosure: Cheerios cereal, information, and giveaway have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark.
Thank you for all that you do! Sending blessings, hopes, hugs and many prayers with this note to you.
Go In Health, Come In Health!
Thank you for your dedication and service to our country
teressaoliver at gmail dot com
Thank you so much from my family for the sacrifices you make for our country. God bless you all. Merry Christmas!
i would write thank you for protecting us and keeping us safe 🙂
thank you for protecting me and our country.
Thanks so much for your service and sacrifice
I would thank them for the sacrifices they have made on behalf of everyone in our country.
cmarquez482(at)ymail(dot)com
I would thank them for their sacrifice and let them know we are thinking of them.
Thanks for serving our country
Thank you
Thank you for your sacrifices, to serve or country.
I would write I’m so thankful for your service and sacrifices. My family is proud of you!
thank you for your dedicated service to our country.
I would thank them for protecting my freedom!
pkbw28(at)gmail(dot)com
Thank you for your determination and sacrifices to help protect our country.
I would thank them for fighting for our country!
I’d thank them for their hard work and dedication and that they come home soon.
Thank you
Thank you for fighting for our freedom! God Bless!
I would thank them for their strength,sacrifice and dedication!
gatsby1981 at gmail dot com
I would tell them “Thank you for fighting for our freedom and sacrificing your time away from your family!”
Thanks for all you do to keep our holidays safe here at home!
I would tell them great job and so glad they are willing to put time away form thier family for me.
vmkids3 at msn dot com
Thank you for your service………we wish you well!
Thank you for all that you do..Happy Holidays!
Thank you for your bravery and commitment to our country.
Thank you for your service!
I’d say Thanks for protecting us.
My message would just be a Thank You with a big smiley face.
We are actually a military family ourselves, so I would write some words of encouragement from someone whose been there.
I would say thank you for your courage, strength and for making this world safer for my children!
I would say…Thank you for all that you do!
I’d say thank you for your sacrifice and service for your country!
I would say thank you for everything you have done! You have given so much that there are no words to express the gratitude I have for your service and sacrifice.
hhollyhal at gmail dot com
I would write that I appreciate their sacrifice and am praying for them.
I hope your family has a wonderful Christmas and I hope your family members return home soon safe and sound. Happy Holidays.
Thank you for everything and I hope you come home soon!
Thank you so much for your service and dedication to our country.
jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com
I would write: Thank you so much for all you do for us and our country. I am so grateful for you!
I’d thank them for sacrificing their family time during the holidays to protect mine
Thank you for all you do and sacrifice
smatos04@hotmail.com
I would tell them thank you and that I pray that they return safely!
Thank you for protecting our country, our families and for keeping the spirit of freedom alive in all of us.
I would start with a big THANK YOU!
thank you so much for everything you do, and the sacrifices you make
I would write: Thank you for all your hard work and service! you are thought of and prayed for every day!
I’d have my students write letters !
Thank you for your families services. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas day.
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Thank you for your sacrifice and dedication to the most wonderful country on earth. It is truly appreciated! Happy Holidays!
I would have my nephew write it out. I’d be sure that he thanks them and tells them how inspiring and amazing they are! They need to hurry home! 🙂
Thank you for your service to preserve our freedom.
Thank you so much for your sacrifice. I know you’d rather be with your loved ones safe and warm.
I have written many postcards/letters to Marines overseas, as my husband is an active-duty US Marine. He’s been on four deployments, two of which occured over Christmas time. He missed our daughters first birthday, christmas, etc. The best “note” I could send would be a simple, “Thank you. For everything. My prayers go to you and your family members during this holidays and everyday. God Bless.”
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Stay safe and stay strong!
Definitely a great BIG Thank you!
I would tell them how much I appreciate their service and sacrifice.
Thank you for your service to our country.
Thank You to all that ones alive and thank You to all the ones who are not here with us anymore and to their families! Hope they get to see their family soon!!
Thank you for all you have done and continue to do
Thank you for your service. God Bless our soldiers!.
myspace_67@yahoo.com
thanks a lot for the giveaway, happy holidays!
kenmeiazumaga at gmail dot com
Thank you for all of the sacrifices you make so that our families can stay safe!
Thank you for everything you do so that we may continue to live free!
Thank you for your sacrifices and service to our country! I’m praying for peace and the safe return of our soldiers.
I would thank them for their service and tell them to come home safely.
I live in a military town, and know the sacrifices families make. I would write (to the families at home). Thank you. Your service to the country, while not as apparent and recognized as those of your service member is just as important. Happy Holidays, and may all your seasons be bright.
Happy Holidays.
Thanks for all you do ..
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Thank you for giving of yourself to help keep us all free! Merry Christmas and God Bless.
“God Bless”
Thanks for serving and keep up the good work.
lazybones344 at gmail dot com
Thank you and come home safe.
I wouls thank them for their service to our country so we can enjoy the freedom that we have every day.
Sorry I misspelled my Twitter handle. It’s @Lieut_Crunch
Thank you for every minute you spend away from your loved ones in order to keep us all safe and free.
Thank you for all the sacrifices you and your families make.
Thank you for your service!
I would thank them for what they do
Thank you for all you do,,im praying for you all an hoping that you will all be reunited soon
Thank you and I hope you and your platoon come home safe.
i would thank them for what they do
Merry Christmas! Hope you get to come home soon and safely!
THANK YOU
I woud say thanks for the sacrifices you and your family are making to serve our country.
Thank you and hurry home!
I’d write- thanks for the sacrifice you and your family made
Thank you for everything you have done, and please arrive home safely!
Thank you for defending our freedom.
I would say “Thank you for sacrificing your time with your family this holiday to help keep me and my family safe. I cannot say enough to thank you for your dedication to our country”
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for protecting our country and God bless:)
Thank you so much! Most don’t know or recognize the hardships you go through away from your loved ones and the particularly difficult duties, so consider this a thank you to all of you! You are amazing, brave, and inspiring! God Bless
karenmed409 at comcast dot net
Thank you for all that you do for us and I hope you are home by Christmas!
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