Heroes at Home

by Kay, Ellie

• ISBN13: 9780764205590
• ISBN10: 0764205595
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-07-01
• Publisher: Bethany House Pub

Summary

Military families, whether active duty, reserve, or National Guard, have a champion in Ellie Kay. In this revised edition of Heroes at Home she continues to inspire and encourage the families left behind during dangerous missions, long hours, and even longer deployments. Always practical, Ellie helps those serving their country stretch a dollar, keep in touch over long distances, prepare for separations, and so much more. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Ellie Kay is a veteran military spouse who weathered 13 moves in 16 years with five children in tow. Ellie speaks to the troops and their families in all branches of the service, both nationally and internationally. She is the author of several books, including Shop, Save, and Share and A Mom's Guide to Family Finances. A gifted communicator, she is a frequent guest on CNBC, CNN, and Fox News and is a radio commentator for Money Matters. Ellie and her husband, Bob, and their family live in Palmdale, California.

Table of Contents

Celebrating Hidden Heroes
Hidden Heroes: The Top Ten Qualities of a Hidden Hero	p. 17
Angels Among Us: Practical Ways to Help Military Families	p. 24
Hidden Hero Portrait-Myra Hinote: She's Cool, She's Clever-And She's Got a Really Clean Car	p. 33
Celebrating Family
Bunny Tales: Creating Memories and Managing Holidays	p. 41
Pilots Never Panic: Tips to Surviving Military Moves	p. 49
Hidden Hero Portrait-Brenda Taylor: Gorgeous in Guam and Happy in Hawaii	p. 65
Celebrating Laughter
The Young Marines: Using Humor to Lighten the Load	p. 71
Queen of Everything: Stress Busters	p. 78
Hidden Hero Portrait-Paquita Rawleigh: A Military Bride Charms America	p. 89
Hidden Hero Portrait-Kara Siert: A Courageous Child Prodigy	p. 95
Celebrating Community
A Time for Heroes: Following in a Father's Footsteps	p. 101
Operation Hospitality Check: I Volunteer to Have a Ball at the Ball	p. 112
Hidden Hero Portrait-Stephanie Theis: The Guard and Reserve Component-A Volunteer Force	p. 129
Celebrating a Balanced Budget
Budget Wars: Painless Budgeting (and Other Myths!)	p. 139
A Penny Saved Is More Than a Penny Earned: Easy Ways to Save Money on Everything	p. 146
Hidden Hero Portrait-Wendy Wendler: A Scuba-Diving Sheriff Conquers Spain	p. 165
Celebrating Memories
Operation Hearts Apart: Creative Coping During Military Separations	p. 171
Courage Under Fire: Facing Fear With Faith	p. 185
Ruffles and Flourishes: A Salute to the Hero at Home	p. 198
Afterword	p. 201
Bibliography	p. 202
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