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"Home for A Holiday by the Blue Candle Moms!"
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Of all the gifts that we've received over many years. The gift of having our Sailor home for the holidays, is the gift we hold most dear.
Website: http://www.navyformoms.com
Location: "HOME"
Members: 15
Latest Activity: Aug 16, 2023
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Home for the Holidays by the Blue Candle Moms
Every Sailor, Every mom will have a unity group to grow with...Wherever our Sailors are, whatever their school is and no matter past ,present or future service. We will all continue to look forward to any "Holiday" with our Sailor. When they aren't there, we will light blue candles for them...I love each and everyone of you.... Your Sailors, Past, Present and Future !
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Comment by Paulette,Rob's Mom on January 23, 2009 at 4:26pm
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Sorry about that all my computer decided to stop. What I was trying to say is taht Rob heads to Kings Bay GA on the 9th and he wants us to drive his car over to him so IF the weather cooperates we will be seeing him next week also. although I would rather it be to GA then CT he really wants us to see the sub base there. First of many trips to the bases I hope. I really hope he gets to Hawaii, now that would be a trip. Well back to work. You all have a great weekend.
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Kell, the picture are GREAT. Let 's all hope that that little guy brings us all an early Spring. Kim happy birthday to your son have a wonderful visit next week when he comes home. We are planning a trip to Groton for next Saturday. Rob finishes up his ATT on the 5th and then heads to
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Comment by Susan mom to Niko on January 23, 2009 at 3:38pm
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Love the new pictures! Thanks!
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Hi Kell, Being from PA originally, How about a picture for Groundhog Day? It is Feb 2nd and I don't know about anyone else but since it is going to be freezing again ths weekend in Michigan I could use an early Spring. LOL
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I am so glad you all like the QVC idea. If you go onto their web site qvc.com click on the customer service tab in the right side of the page scroll down that page to the "contact us" section. you can e-mail or call . What I did was go to the Live Chat and it brings up a chat box and you "talk" to a live persom. The girl I was on line to was very helpful and thought it ws a good idea and said she would pass it along so if we all contact them they can see we are a big force. Good Luck. By the way Serena love the display. You have given me ideas on how to redo mine.
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Hi Ladies, I havent been on in a long while. But reading the post for blue candles... QVC has flameless blue candles on their site QVC.COM. I also sent them a request with the info about the Blue candle Moms and requested that maybe they develope a special candle for usHaven't heard back yet.. Who knows maybe they will just all send them that request We are mighty in numbers.
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Comment by Shelia NC on January 19, 2009 at 6:32pm
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I searched HIGH and LOW yesterday, no blue candles to be found in Davie County NC!
Lucky I have some put back! but wanted some for friends!
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Good Morning my BLUE friends! I got a great buy on some huge, fat and tall blue candles at Big Lots. The were on closeout, and were 2 in a box for 3.00. I bought all four boxes.
I must say I too, have left the house with a candle burning! Scared me to death when I returned, and realized what I had done! So later today I will be in search of some blue bulbs!
Another thing I am going to try: I have a cobalt blue glass water bottle. Husband is going to try to drill a hole in it for me. Then I will put either clear of blue christmas lights inside it. Thought I could decorate the outside with some ribbon and stuff, will let you know how this works! I have seen this done with wine bottles at craft shows.
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Linda, that is a great idea!! I have a candle in my window, burning day and night, I am going to change it to blue!
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Good Morning all! New to this room, but know some of you from other rooms! Found out about the BLUE CANDLE thru Alicia in another room, shortly before Christmas. My SAILOR is in A School, and did not get to come home for Christmas, he is my only child, and needless to say..........Christmas was hard. My Blue Candle burns almost all times when I am at home. I was so thankful Alicia brought this to our attention in another room! I cannot, and NEED not explain to you all what that simple blue candle burning, ment to me over Christmas!
Alicia dear, I pray for you as I pray for my SAILOR and all our Military as I light my candle! YOU made a difference in my Christmas during a difficult time!
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