We've said it once and we'll say it again: even if you don't love your duty station, do yourself a favor and get out and explore the region around you. As military spouses, it can be next to impossible to plan trips or family vacations without knowing our spouse's sea schedule. So perhaps easy day [...]
Guest Contributor: Meredith Now that summer is well underway, it is brewery and winery season again. While it’s actually that season in Southern California year around and the list of breweries and wineries is a long one, here are our top five to help you narrow down your list if you’re stationed in San Diego! [...]
In our latest edition of Military Spouse Small Business, meet Vanessa, the owner and baker behind Little Book Bakes! This Groton-based submarine spouse took her passionate hobby of baking for family and friends and turned it into a thriving business. To learn more, read on! Name: Vanessa Spinaio Hometown: San Gabriel, CA Branch of Military: [...]
Independence Day is a little over a week away! For many duty stations, this is the first year 4th of July festivities, parades and celebrations are back since the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a list to get you started: Bangor, WA: Celebrate the 4th early at the Bremerton Bridge Blast this coming weekend, June 2th! [...]
One of my Kings Bay bucket list activities is to attend a space launch at the Kennedy Center. I have not yet been able to see a launch from the Kennedy Center, but I have been to the visitor center and I have seen a Space X reentry. Located about three hours from Naval Submarine Base [...]
With summer approaching the Lowcountry, what a better way to cool off than a smoothie? Charleston boasts a wide selection of smoothies and smoothie bowls. Go beyond Tropical Smoothie Café and take a deep dive into fresh fruit, cold pressed juices, and many, many toppings. Here's five great spots to try this summer: Juiceria Smoothie [...]
We asked the question, and y'all delivered! Last week we posed on Instagram - tell us your "unpopular opinion" about submarine spouse life. We shared the responses and asked for you to weigh in. Here's the result: I like Groton. Turns out not everyone thinks Groton is rotten! More proof on that, here. I'll take [...]
Is Dad deployed or on patrol this year for Father’s Day? Not sure how or if you should celebrate? Here are a few ideas that may help you decide how to spend your Sunday: Change up your normal dinner routine Order takeout, maybe from Dad’s favorite place, and choose a fun place to sit and [...]
Nothing beats summer in Washington state. Nothing. We endure months and months of dreary, rainy weather (and June-uary, as this month has shown so far) for gorgeous, warmer days. So whether your family just PCS'd here or you've been here for years, here's some summer inspiration: KITSAP COUNTY Check out Silverdale Whaling Days (July 29-31)Go [...]
