Countdown To Homecoming

Waiting for a loved one to return from deployment can feel like an eternity for military families. Creating a countdown is a wonderful way to turn this period of waiting into a time of hopeful anticipation and emotional preparation. Here are some unique and engaging ways to count down the days until your deployed partner is home again, with options to purchase from military spouse or veteran-owned businesses.

1. Personalized Paper Chain

• Create a paper chain with custom messages or activities for each day. Purchase beautifully designed paper countdown chains from A Military Wife’s Life, a military spouse-owned business: Countdown Chain - Digital Download.

2. Countdown Jar

• For a countdown jar, consider small items like marbles or candies.

3. Deployment Countdown Crate

• Brave Crate has curated fun and cute countdown boxes, shop their crates or others at Spouse-ly for unique options that support other military families.

4. Countdown Sign

• Check out this wooden sign from Our Crafty Mark, for an easy way to keep track of the days.

5. Memory Making

• Capture daily memories in a photo album or scrapbook, so when your soldier returns they can share in all those memories.

6. Video Diary

• Record video clips and save to a private YouTube channel or Google Drive folder for your spouse to watch when they get home.

Counting down the days to a loved one’s return from deployment can be an opportunity for personal growth, reflection, and making new memories. By purchasing from military spouse and veteran-owned businesses, you're also supporting the broader military community. It's a way to bridge the gap created by distance and time, bringing a sense of closeness even when you're worlds apart.

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