Who's ready for a date night out and about on Oahu? I've pulled together a quick mini rundown of ideas and spots for you and your sweetheart, organized by location: West Side Photo courtesy of Monkey Pod Watch the sunset at Paradise Cove beach followed by dinner at Monkey Pod. I recommend their Mai Tai [...]
Whether you have a PCS on the horizon or perhaps a much-needed family vacation, traveling with a todler can be stressful. Here's some of my best tips: Ensure your little one has a seat. If you are traveling with a lap infant, ensure that SATO books a ticket for them. This extra seat allows you [...]
Whether you're newly stationed in Groton (pssst - let us tell you why it's not rotten) or haven't ventured out far yet, the popular Sunflowers for Wishes Festival returns to Griswold next week, July 24-August 1. So, what is Sunflowers for Wishes? In 2003, at the suggestion of a friend, the family behind Buttonwood Farms [...]
Recently PCS'd to Hawaii and need family pictures? Taking a trip to Hawaii and want to capture special moments? Ashleigh of Following Seas Photography is professional, incredibly easy to work with, and excellent with children. My family was lucky enough to have her capture our family celebration. She was patient with my small kiddos and wonderful [...]
So, you're reaching the end of deployment. The light is at the end of the tunnel, you can see it, you can feel it, but you're likely a bundle of nerves. Emotions are running high. As the Homecoming date looms closer and closer, you may be anxious to see your sailor again. Homecoming will be [...]
Sometimes the best laid dinner plans for an easy meal and night out include hitting up your local food trucks. The versatility in food trucks these days is pretty impressive and what better way to try out the local cuisine at your duty station? Whether you have recently PCS’d or have been around your station [...]
What is the most difficult task you undertake when settling at a new duty station? For me, it is finding my new everything. A new grocery store, hair salon, yoga studio and a place to enjoy a special night out. I am a very routine person so it is necessary for my mental health to quickly [...]
As summer is well underway and states are reopening from the pandemic, we hope you and your sailor can sneak away for a weekend. While it can be known as a tourist trap, Kennebunkport, Maine hides it well. Unlike the popular towns along the Washington and Oregon coasts, there's no glaring signs. You wont find [...]
What is the most difficult task you undertake when settling at a new duty station? For me, it is finding my new everything. A new grocery store, hair salon, yoga studio and a place to enjoy a special night out. I am a very routine person so it is necessary for my mental health to [...]
