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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Do You Know About GREEN LIGHT FOR THE VETERANS

Well, you all KNOW how much
FUN I make of WALMART.
Let me bow my head in shame.
Shame, Shame,Shame.

Do you know they have launched a program
for Veterans?
It's called  the
GREEN LIGHT FOR VETS

 I know I am a little late getting this on my blog
because 
TOMORROW is VETERAN'S DAY!

Here is what Walmart is doing!

At its core, the project is calling on Americans from coast to coast to display green lights at their homes and workplaces on Nov. 11, a symbolic show of gratitude for the service and sacrifices made by more than 2.5 million military families since the nation went to war in 2001. More broadly, it's calling attention to several veterans advocacy groups, including the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University, Team Rubicon and Blue Star Families.
 “A veteran can sit for an average of twenty-two weeks in unemployment between their last military paycheck and a new job ... and they just need to know there is a support network out there for them."
Walmart, under its “Welcome Home Commitment” program, has pledged to hire 250,000 veterans by 2020. The company recently hired its 100,000th vet, and has promoted 9,000 since 2013, according to its website. Since 2011, the company's foundation has pledged more than $40 million to veterans groups that provide job training, transition help and education

So-If you want to put a smile
on a VET'S FACE tomorrow
POP OUT AND 
BUY ONE OF THESE TODAY
and turn that baby on 
for the whole day and night tomorrow.

l'll be getting mine as soon as I am

done pushing the old boys around at the
VA TODAY!

Oh- Wait---
Apparently SOMEONE got 
the wrong message...
They thought they 
were supposed to dress up
LIKE A LIGHT BULB
No! That is NOT me-
thanks for asking!

UMMM---those shoes are a 
NO with outfit....just sayin'......

I hope none of YOU make 
that same fashion mistake!
Now-hurry- RUN to WALMART
and buy a green light bulb.
You'll be glad you did!

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50 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 10, 2015 at 5:51 AM

    Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowNovember 10, 2015 at 6:31 AM

    Well I didn't know this about Walmart so thanks for the share !:)

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  3. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowNovember 10, 2015 at 6:31 AM

    Well I didn't know this about Walmart so thanks for the share !:)

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  4. Maria ElenaNovember 10, 2015 at 6:36 AM

    Wonderful post, Diana! it is a great thing what Walmart is doing. xxx Maria

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  5. Bethany CarsonNovember 10, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    In spite of the first few lines of this post, I knew you would not fail us by forgetting to show another lovely outfit from Walmart!! Some liberals call out the Waltons for having so much wealth, but it's good to see how they're using their wealth to employ veterans.

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  6. bj November 10, 2015 at 6:54 AM

    Thank, Diana....I love this

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  7. Betty November 10, 2015 at 7:03 AM

    Our neighbor put green lights on their porch right after halloween. I told David that they were getting the head start on christmas. He asked them why they put up only green lights. They told him it was for the veterans. My Husband is a Veteran and he never heard of this, than we saw the commercial from Walmart. Nice thing to do, but they could let Veterans have the green lights for free. I try to look at the good side, but they are making money selling the green lights. I still think it is a good idea and that they are going to hire more Veterans.

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  8. Stephen AndrewNovember 10, 2015 at 7:04 AM

    Great idea! I thought I looked good in my green catsuit.

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  9. Pom PomNovember 10, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    That is a very cool thing, ND!

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  10. Tessa~ Here there be musingNovember 10, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    Yes, have seen that add on tv. :-)

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  11. KathyB.November 10, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    Haven't seen the ad but your post caught my attention and made me laugh. goodness, what was that person in green thinking when she put on those shoes ?!?

    Have veterans in our family who could use a break... so appreciate this post even more.

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  12. Penny @ Penny's Vintage HomeNovember 10, 2015 at 7:39 AM

    I saw a big display of green bulbs at Walmart the other day and thought they were Christmas porch lights...lol! Thanks for letting us know....hugs...

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  13. AdamNovember 10, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    The green suit got popular because of It's always sunny in Philadelphia

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  14. Lisa @ Texas DecorNovember 10, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    I didn't know about the green light, thanks for the info! Hope you have a great day!

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  15. SusieNovember 10, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    Diana, We are going to try to buy one today. I may have to paint the light bulb I have green. LOL. I think this is a great idea...I was thinking of driving around to see how many green lights I could see. Hugs the good old boys for us. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  16. Chatty CroneNovember 10, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    You are so funny.
    Glad they are going to help vets tho.
    My hubs is a Viet Nam vet himself.
    Have a good one.
    Are you sure that wasn't you?

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  17. NellieNovember 10, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    I had heard about the green light emphasis! Not a Walmart shopper here, but that is a fantastic thing they are doing for veterans! Will look for that green light! xo Nellie

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  18. LVNovember 10, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    I see right now, I am going to have to go to Walmart more often. I think the people in your area are more nuts than in Texas.

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  19. Jemma@athomewithjemmaNovember 10, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    What a wonderful and delightful post! Did not know this, so thank you for enlightening us! ( no pun intended!)
    xoxo
    Jemma

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  20. Estelle'sNovember 10, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    Thank you Diana....for paying tribute to our honorable Veterans! Big hugs!

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  21. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenNovember 10, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    Thanks, Diana for calling attention to our Veterans. We must do better at taking care of those who have put their lives on the line. xoxo ♥

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  22. Marilyn @ MountainTopSpiceNovember 10, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    I had no idea about the green light project - how awesome! Thanks for doing this shout out to our amazing veterans!!!

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  23. Row homes and CobblestonesNovember 10, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    This is a beautiful idea and thanks for posting this. I'll have John drive to a Walmart (gotta be one somewhere near us) and purchase a Green bulb.
    Have a beautiful day Diana, will laugh over that photo all day!
    xoxo

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  24. Preppy Empty NesterNovember 10, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    Go Walmart!! I know what a red light means but didn't know what the green light signified.

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  25. VeeNovember 10, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    Thank you for sharing the info. I was just in the light bulb section of Wal*Mart and missed it.

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  26. DewenaNovember 10, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    I've seen their promotional spots on television and thought it was such a great idea. I bet this will catch on and it will grow year by year.

    Well done Walmart AND Diana!

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  27. Julie's LifestyleNovember 10, 2015 at 2:29 PM

    Thanks for sharing this idea! I hope you have a nice week!

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  28. Barb November 10, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    Okay, Sweet Pea, I'm off to purchase a green bulb.

    Hugs,
    Barb

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  29. NonnieNovember 10, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    DH has our green bulbs in and they will be shining tonight and tomorrow. :-)

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  30. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryNovember 10, 2015 at 3:53 PM

    I will be off to Walmart and buy three green light bulbs and I am going to keep them in until they burn out. So glad that Walmart has stepped up to the plate.
    Hugs,
    Mary

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  31. Kim November 10, 2015 at 4:19 PM

    I hadn't heard about this. I will be on the lookout now! :)

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  32. BeemieNovember 10, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    Will definitely have my green light...many vets in my family.

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  33. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaNovember 10, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    Oh darn! I was just at Wally World today and I forgot about the green light....I had seen it earlier in an ad. I am so sorry vets but I will be thinking of you all!

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  34. This N ThatNovember 10, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    I heard about this..My light is never on..It would probably bother my neighbors...NOT going to Walmart!!! We have a lot of street lights around here..Nobody ever has there porch light on :)

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  35. AnaNovember 10, 2015 at 5:45 PM

    Thanks for sharing Diana. It is a very noble cause.

    Hugs,
    ❤️Ana

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  36. RueNovember 10, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    It's nice of them to do it, but I still hate them. Awful, aren't I? My son is in the military, so I'll just tell him I love him ;)

    What in the holy... I don't understand the shoppers there at all! LOL

    xo,
    rue

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  37. LaurieNovember 10, 2015 at 5:50 PM

    I don't shop at Wal-Mart. However, this is a very good idea. Wonder if you can find green bulbs from any place, other than Wal-Mart?

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  38. KellyNovember 10, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    I have not heard of this. I'm an avid Walmart shopper too. I hope that person wearing green was dressed for Halloween.

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  39. Celestina MarieNovember 10, 2015 at 6:25 PM

    Hi Diana, This is a great thing from Walmart to honor our Vets this way. I knew about this for some time and so glad they are stepping up like this. Thanks for sharing. Have a great night. xo

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  40. JillNovember 10, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    I did hear about this, such a nice tribute. Have a good night.

    Blessings,
    Jill

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  41. DianeNovember 10, 2015 at 7:05 PM

    Greetings Diana, thanks for the update never knew they were doing a tribute for Veteran's Day. Love the idea.

    Hugs diane

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  42. Carla from The RiverNovember 10, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    Hello,
    Thank you for sharing. Please give a big HUG to each and every one of your boys tomorrow from me.
    Carla

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  43. Cozy Thyme CottageNovember 10, 2015 at 8:28 PM

    I don't have a green light but I am thankful for everyone that has protected my country for me! We have a son in the navy. Nancy

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  44. UnknownNovember 10, 2015 at 9:49 PM

    I heard them talking about this on the radio the other day. We have l.e.d. lights on the outside of our home that the bulbs cannot be changed in, darn...I think this is a great idea though.
    22 weeks in unemployment, that is just not right! There is no greater sacrifice then what these men and women do, they deserve so much more then they get when they get out!
    I don't know what it is with the Wal-Mart outfits - but I sure hope that green super hero was dressed for Halloween! ;)
    Have a wonderful Wednesday friend!
    Kimberley

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  45. AnonymousNovember 10, 2015 at 10:13 PM

    I'm so ashamed that I didn't know about the green bulb! Thank you for telling me. You're a jewel and I know you are a blessings to others.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  46. DonnaNovember 10, 2015 at 10:30 PM

    Bless you for volunteering each week at the VA, Diana! I know you must make so many people's day there. I didn't know about the green light thing either. Better green that red, right?!:)

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  47. CeciliaNovember 10, 2015 at 10:39 PM

    That's really cool. Thanks for sharing. Now, you either have the strangest Walmart around or just live in a place with lots of goofy people. That outfit takes the cake. Omg, too funny.

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  48. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow November 10, 2015 at 11:37 PM

    I didn't know that. xoxo Su

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  49. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow November 10, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    I didn't know that. xoxo Su

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  50. tammy jNovember 11, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    i think they're finally trying to clean up their image. it was a nice way to start.
    i saw their ads about it on tv.
    xo

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