For military families living in the Norfolk and Hampton Roads region, there are some great options for dining in and eating out this Thanksgiving. From smoke house meats and grab and go pies, to buffets and river cruises, there is something for everyone. Here's what we have our eyes on: Chesapeake Black Pelican Greenbrier - [...]
Thanksgiving is creeping up! If you’re not up for cooking the entire meal this year, dozens of grocery stores and restaurants are offering great options on turkey day. Whether it’s pre-ordering a pumpkin pie or calling in help for the whole dinner, Kitsap County has so many options. Grocery Stores Albertsons. Albertsons is offering Thanksgiving order-ahead meals, [...]
In our latest installment of military small businesses, check out Prestige World Wood! Read on to meet the woodworking, father and son-in-law (and veteran) duo, Matt and Jack. Their unique gifts and engravings make for perfect holiday gifts. Names: Matt Schweers and Jack Kauffman Hometown: Heyworth, IL and Chenoa, IL Branch of Military: Navy (Matt) [...]
From the moment we received orders to Naval Station Norfolk, we knew a trip to Shenandoah National Park was in order. We decided to plan for an October trip to take advantage of the fall foliage and my husband's leave time. Between sporadic underways and an uncertain government shutdown, we held our breath until finally [...]
In our latest installment of “Military Small Business,” meet Despina and Cody Harris behind Submarine Golf! When these golf-loving enthusiasts couldn't find any submarine-themed golf accessories, they decided to develop the product themselves. Do you have a golf-loving submariner in your life? Learn more below! Name: Despina Metakos Harris Hometown: Cranston, RIBranch of Military: NAVY – [...]
From cider festivals and pumpkin patches to ghost trains and petting zoos, there’s plenty to explore in (and beyond) Kitsap County. If we missed any, please shoot us a message at TheSubmergedLife@gmail.com. We'll continue to update this list! Pumpkin Patches & Farms Pheasant Field Farms (Silverdale) Beginning October 1, enjoy pumpkin season at Pheasant Field [...]
While this month we've seen temperatures well into the upper 90s, the fall season officially kicks off this Saturday! If you're new to the Hampton Roads area, here is your ultimate guide to pumpkin patches, farms, festivals, Halloween events and more! If we missed any, please shoot us a message at TheSubmergedLife@gmail.com. We'll continue to [...]
Happy September! As we roll into the fall season, don't miss these great events happening this month: Haunted Norfolk Tours (various dates) Get in the spooky season mood early with Haunted Norfolk Tours! The company is hosting five tours this month - Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30th. Walk through some of Downtown's otherworldly-histories; [...]
Next up in our "5 Things" series in Hampton Roads - specifically Chesapeake, Virginia! Chesapeake is a popular suburb for families (to read more on where to live in the 757, click here), and after six months I can say we really enjoy it here. Here are five places I'm loving right now: Everbowl It [...]
