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As we are still trying to decide where we are moving. (scratch our conversation from the other day, things have changed) I keep looking up what type of flowers I will be able to plant in that part of the country. I put hydrangeas as a must plant. I have this long list of trees and plants I can't wait to start planting in our forever home.
This photo above is the USDA Cold Hardiness Map.
"Cold Hardiness zones are based on the average annual minimum temperature in a given area of the country, with USDA Zone 1 being the coldest at minus 50 degrees F and USDA Zone 11 the warmest at above 40 degrees F.
Each of the map's colored zones is separated by 10 degrees and broken down into subzones A and B, separated by five degrees. To use the map, simply locate your area and then match up the corresponding color on the map with that on the legend."
Lowes has this great spot on their website where you can punch in your zip code to see if the plants you want will survive in your area.
I am giving Lowe's a great shout out because yesterday I went to buy some new mums to start planting for fall. When I pulled out my photo ID to use with my debit card the lady said, "Oh you are active duty military - there is a military discount." What??? I was so excited and then went and grabbed two more pots because they were so cheap. Thanks Lowes for supporting our military!
Pink ::
If anyone knows of any other great military discounts out there, I am working on a post to spread the word of those who give out discounts to families currently serving. So tell your friends and email me with any other great suggestions. pink@2cleverblog.com Also if you have a small or large business and would like to offer a military discount that I could tell the world about let me know.
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Pink - This website has a lot of good info on military discounts:
http://www.baseops.net/marketplace/
I especially appreciated the discount on my monthly cellphone bill - 15% from AT&T!
Posted by: Tootie | July 18, 2009 at 03:27 PM
There are a bunch listed here: http://shock.military.com/DC/DealIndex.jsp
I was looking for a cheaper place to buy some uniform necessities.
I'm still interested in knowing how you make space a flight work for your family. You are the first I've ever heard of using it and making it work...so do tell.
Posted by: sally | July 18, 2009 at 03:47 PM
good deal! Hydrangeas are a must for me as well -- unfortunately they just don't do well here...
Posted by: michelle | July 18, 2009 at 11:44 PM
Old Navy has a military discount once a month (I believe it is the first Tuesday of the month)
Home Depot does military discounts on Memorial Day
A lot of hotels also have discounts but are found under the government rate. (Not always the best deals either but worth a look.)
My hubby is Navy and I look forward to learning what you do about the discounts, (BTW, we're currently stationed at NAS Whidbey Island, north of Seattle, hydrangeas grow great here in the summer!)
All the best,
Tami
Oak Harbor, WA
Posted by: Tami | July 19, 2009 at 12:05 AM
AC Moore has a 10 percent military discount all the time. Also Rack Room Shoes used to offer a discount a few years ago--not sure if they still do.
Posted by: Elaine | July 19, 2009 at 01:10 AM
I was so surprised when we went to MR. Gatti's Pizza--they offer HALF OFF food for all active duty military.
curiouskidsmuseum.org in St. Joes Michigan has FREE admission for military families. Another sweet surprise when we went to pay full price. Really FUN place!
Sea World, Texas offers one FREE family pass per year! Check their website for details.
Thanks for compiling this list!! :):)
Posted by: Katherine Marie | July 19, 2009 at 06:04 PM
The Nike store has a 10 % military discount. There is also an amazing Military discount at Disney world right now. Budweiser gives military and their family a free day at the one of their parks every year.
Posted by: Deb | July 19, 2009 at 08:39 PM
I don't think that you only have to look for military discounts. In the USA, I found www.retailmenot.com have massive discounts on various things, just as well as http://www.myvouchercodes.co.uk in the United Kingdom.
Posted by: Mike Code | July 20, 2009 at 07:13 AM
Pink - My vote is for you to move to Houston, Texas. You'd be such a fun friend to have next door!
Posted by: Joy | July 20, 2009 at 05:44 PM
I know Chick fil-A resturants offer discounts (via lunch w/ my brother--active duty in the Army).
Posted by: Lisa | July 22, 2009 at 11:56 AM