There are some bundles I create because I see a need in the therapeutic space. Others come from personal passion, community conversations, or creative sparks.
But this one—this U.S. Military Bundle—comes straight from my heart.
As we move through Veterans Day and into this season of reflection, I find myself thinking not just about military service as a concept, but about the people behind the uniform.
Because for me, military service is not abstract.
It’s personal. It’s deeply woven into the fabric of my life.
My husband proudly served in the Navy.
My Mama is an Army veteran, and anyone who’s met her knows she still operates with that strength and structure in everything she does (even when she ditches me for a cruise with her sisters!).
My biological dad, Brent, who gave me life, served in the Army.
My stepdad, Ralph, who adopted me and raised me, is a proud Marine—and the man I call Dad.
And both of my grandfathers, along with countless aunts, uncles, and friends, have served in one branch or another.
I have watched what service gives and what it takes.
I have seen the pride.
I have seen the cost.
This bundle was built to honor all of that.
What’s in the U.S. Military Bundle?
Every piece is intentional. Every item tells a story.
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A flag patch to represent identity and allegiance
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A thank-you coin to say what often goes unspoken: we see you
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A mini eagle, symbolizing strength and freedom
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A mini DD214 to acknowledge transitions and the life after service
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Toy soldiers, in two colors, for external and internal battles
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A 3D printed yellow ribbon—because waiting and remembering is part of the story too
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Five dog tags, each representing one of the U.S. military branches: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard—3D printed with care and respect
Why This Bundle Matters to Me
I created this bundle for therapists, yes.
But I also created it for me. For my family.
For the people I love and the stories I carry with me into every room I walk into—whether it’s the therapy office, the sandtray shop, or a family dinner.
I know that military service isn't just a career—it’s an identity, a calling, and often a legacy passed down across generations.
I also know that it can carry unseen wounds: grief, trauma, moral injury, complicated pride, and heavy silence.
This bundle was designed to honor all of it.
The strength and the sorrow.
The structure and the sacrifice.
The uniform and the person beneath it.
I hope these miniatures help open up space in the tray for stories that are too big—or too painful—for words alone.
I hope they offer a way to say thank you, I remember, I see you, and I understand.
Even just a little.
With deepest gratitude and all my heart,
Bianca
Founder, Serendipity Sand & Play Shop
Proud daughter, wife, stepdaughter, and bonus mom to U.S. veterans
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