Memorial Day Travel- Happy Weekend!

Are you ready for the weekend?! It’s a three day weekend and the kick off to summer 2016. The beach, the pool, the mountains, napping, fresh fruits and veggies, cookouts, and more. Bring it on! Here are a few things to pack to make sure you have a comfortable weekend.

FLEEPS has got you covered for the sunny days ahead. These cute and colorful sandals offers a unique design featuring an adjustable cross-ankle strap, smooth-finish toe thong and a lightweight shock-absorbent sole, perfect for strolling on the boardwalk after a long day in the waves.

Perfect for protecting your hair and face from the Jersey shore sunny rays, this fun braided hat features an embroidered Jovi Shore logo and a 4 1/2" brim.

Friday June 3rd marks National Donut Day! Strawberry, glazed, chocolate, sprinkles, jelly, powder. Kick off summer on the tastiest-looking towel around! This durable lightweight 5x5’ blanket is cozy and comfortable at the pool or at the beach!

With a fun sharkbite hemline with sexy high side slits, this Tie-Dye printed maxi dress from Hawaiian Tropic Apparel goes with the flow while you get playful in the sand. Featuring a simple v-neckline with a dropped strap back, it drapes over your body for a flirty, lightweight feel. This piece is a perfect beach cover-up or Sunday Funday piece. 

SOI. The automatic handbag light puts an end to endless searching in your purse with no buttons or switches. It illuminates automatically when you're searching for something and then goes off automatically, once you have found it.

At the end of the night- keep your teeth pearly white with the blackest activated charcoal- natural and unique, this innovate dental cleanser will keep your smile in perfect condition. Black Is White activated charcoal whitening toothpaste removes discoloration using activated charcoal without abrading or bleaching while boosting oral health.

Bundle everything into a Savvy Traveler bag, and get going. It is a holiday weekend so enjoy yourself whenever you go, and remember those who have gone before us and given themselves for this coutry.

EOD Warrior Foundation: Visit Florida's Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Memorial Wall

Many people are not familiar with who Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians are or what they do in our military. Yet the more people learn about them, the more they become interested in learning more about the work they do, getting involved in supporting them, and rallying behind this important and worthy cause. Many others are surprised to learn that there is an EOD Memorial Wall, honoring fallen EOD technicians, available for the public to visit.

“The EOD Memorial Wall is a beautiful structure that features the names of over 300 fallen EOD warriors and it’s open to the public,” explains Nicole Motsek, executive director of the EOD Warrior Foundation. “We encourage people to visit the EOD memorial, and learn all they can about EOD technicians and the lifesaving work they do.”

Here are 5 reasons to visit the EOD Memorial Wall:

1. To learn. The memorial is a great place for people to learn about the EOD warriors who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
2. To teach. It’s a great place to take kids, so they can learn about the sacrifices the men and women in our military make, and see the wall in person.
3. Honor fallen. Visiting the wall and seeing the names of all the EOD warriors who have died in the line of duty is a great way to honor them and pay tribute.
4. See donations at work. The wall was built and is maintained by donations that people and businesses in the community make. Seeing it in person gives people a chance to see their donations put to good use.
5. To heal. Those who know an EOD warrior who has died, often finds comfort and healing by a visit to the EOD Memorial.

“Seeing the memorial wall is a meaningful experience for many people, especially those who knows a warrior named on the Wall,” added Motsek. “We are honored to be a part of caring for this important and beautiful memorial.  The Wall is there for the community, EOD technicians, their families, and all who want to pay tribute.  We remember!”

The EOD Memorial Wall is located at the Eglin Air Force Base in the Florida panhandle. The Memorial Wall was built in 1969 and contains the names of fallen EOD warriors. The wall is on a military base that is secure, but it is open to the public. Weekday times are 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with holiday and weekend hours being noon until 4:00 p.m.  If you are planning a trip to the area and would like to visit outside of normal hours, please contact them and they will do everything possible to accommodate a visit to the Wall.  For those who cannot visit the memorial in person, there is a virtual wall with names, bios and photos of the fallen EOD warriors on the EOD Warrior Foundation website.

The EOD Warrior Foundation will be hosting a memorial weekend, filled with activities. The EOD Memorial Weekend is May 6-7, 2016, and features events including a golf tournament, memorial ceremony, and an annual ball where LtCol Oliver North USMC (Ret.) will be the Keynote Speaker. For more information on the EOD Memorial Weekend activities, visit the site at: http://www.eodwarriorfoundation.org/eodweekend.

The EOD Warrior Foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps military EOD personnel and their families. There are around 7,000 EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) technicians in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force, performing the most dangerous job in the military, as they disarm explosive devices on the battlefields and at home. Many EOD personnel come home with debilitating injuries, including lost limbs, blindness, paralysis, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), burns, and the invisible wounds of war, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

To learn more about the EOD Warrior Foundation, or see their fundraising events calendar, visit their site at:www.eodwarriorfoundation.org.

About EOD Warrior Foundation

The EOD Warrior Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for the EOD family by providing emergency financial relief, scholarship opportunities, physical, social, and emotional support. The EOD Warrior Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that honors fallen EOD warriors and provides assistance to wounded EOD warriors and the families of wounded and fallen EOD personnel. Specific programs include emergency financial support, education, hope and wellness retreats and events, and care of the EOD Memorial located at Eglin AFB, Fla. for wounded EOD warriors and their families, and families of Fallen EOD warriors, including both active duty and veteran EOD warriors.  
To learn more about the EOD Warrior Foundation, or see their fundraising events calendar, visit their site at: www.eodwarriorfoundation.org.