CertifiCheck redemption deadline extended for some deployed troops
Authorized patrons who were deployed or away on temporary duty from March 6 - July 31, 2009, will have more time to redeem their commissary CertifiCheck gift certificates, the Defense Commissary Agency announced. These customers now have until July 31, 2010, to redeem gift certificates in a military commissary. The 2010 date applies only to individuals who qualify for the deployment and TDY extension. Units, organizations and other customers who did not deploy or travel on official duty during the period noted must still redeem their commissary gift certificates by July 31, 2009. To take advantage of the extension, customers who were deployed or on temporary duty for the entire period from March 6 to July 31, 2009, must complete a form and have it signed by a supervisor, certifying that the duty took place from March 6-July 31, 2009. The required form can be downloaded from DeCA’s Web site by accessing the following link: http://www.commissaries.com/CertificheckForm.pdf. It also will be available in store customer service areas and cash offices. Customers must present the signed form along with the gift certificate to a cashier at the point of purchase.
DeCA to launch Li’l Heroes Baby Program July 6
As part of an ongoing effort to emphasize that the commissary is a benefit for the whole military family, the Defense Commissary Agency is launching an exciting new initiative effective July 6: the Li’l Heroes Baby Program. The Li’l Heroes Baby Program will be featured on a special section of http://www.commissaries.com that will offer articles from the DeCA dietitian, Lt. Col. Karen Hawkins, and the agency’s home economist, Kay Blakley, as well as links to other government sources providing tips and advice to new parents. The highlight of this new program will be DeCA’s newest e-newsletter: the Li’l Heroes Benefit Bulletin. This monthly e-newsletter will provide access to military-exclusive vendor Web pages offering special savings for readers. Vendors will also be offering special thank-you gifts to subscribers. For more information on the program, and to subscribe to the Li’l Heroes Benefit Bulletin, please visit http://www.commissaries.com/baby on July 6.
Common ingredients produce hours of summer fun
School’s out and children are free for endless hours of summer fun. This year, be prepared to turn a boring afternoon into a total summer blast with a few common kitchen ingredients purchased at the commissary at savings of 30 percent or more. Want to make some huge, sturdy bubbles that float for an amazingly long time before they pop? Dish washing liquid, corn syrup and water are all it takes to make a whole tubful. Cornstarch, food coloring and a pinch of soap flakes make a great batch of finger paints. Cornstarch and white glue become Silly Putty in a snap, and a roll of toilet paper and a bar of soap easily transform into Clean Mud – as long as you’ve got the recipe. While the children are mesmerized with the batch of Big Bubbles, mom can stir together a recipe of Melon Bubbles for dessert, or let the older children try their hand with Kool Colored Angel Cake, Ice Cream Muffins, or even Coffee Can Ice Cream. Better start saving coffee cans now, so you’ll have enough to go around. Let the older children have some quality kitchen time as they produce fun dishes like Incredible Edible Veggie Bowls, mix, knead and bake their own pretzels, whip up some Awesome Applesauce in the blender or food processor, or even make their own Homemade Peanut Butter. To find all of the recipes mentioned here, go to Kay’s Kitchen at https://www.commissaries.com.
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