Since we originally published this list in March, we've found a few more great playgrounds to add to the list! As we've mentioned before, the Groton area has some great hiking trails and stroller-friendly walks. And as it turns out, you can add playgrounds to that list. Here's a list of our favorite parks: Mohegan [...]
Whether or not you see Groton as rotten, it's hard to argue that fall is the best season in New England. From cider donuts and pumpkin pies to corn mazes and pumpkin patches, Southeastern Connecticut has all the festive spirit. Here's five activities you should add to your to do list: Visit B.F. Clyde's Cider [...]
OK OK, all of you Groton haters can take a breath. Whether or not you see this duty station as "rotten," (we have a blog post for that), my husband and I like to make "bucket lists" for every place we live. Before we PCS and say goodbye to New England, I wanted to compile [...]
Prior to the pandemic, my husband and I enjoyed a handful of trips to New York City. No matter how many times we visited, I loved that giddy thrill as we'd hop off the train at Penn Station and take our first steps up to the city streets. Growing up in a small town, I always [...]
As newly-christened Navy spouses, it didn’t take long to realize the resources we needed weren’t as readily available… and so The Submerged Life was born. We wanted to launch this blog to help connect submarine spouses around the world, as we help each other navigate this crazy life. Over the last two years we've also [...]
In the latest installment of “Sub Spouse Small Business,” meet Arianna, a Portsmouth-based submarine spouse who creates vinyl t-shirts, decals and laser engraving home decor items from custom door hangers to children's clothing. Her desire to do something for herself and contribute fiancially to her family inspired her to launch Crafty Teague. Read more below: [...]
In the latest installment of “Sub Spouse Small Business,” meet Meredith, a San Diego-based submarine spouse who creates custom children's clothing! It was both her love of sewing and her desire for a creative outlet to stay busy that fueled her to launch Fair Winds Handmade. Read more below: Name: Meredith McCall Hometown: Hartford, VT [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
