In our latest installment of "Military Small Business," meet Brandon and Victoria behind Sub Nautical Maps! With what started as a woodworking hobby turned into a thriving side hustle. Port maps make great farewell gifts, but why not order one from a submariner family? Learn more below! Name: Brandon and Victoria Hometown: Austin, TXBranch of [...]
We asked this question in 2020, and y'all delivered. So we thought we'd ask again! Whether your sailor is on duty or underway for weeks at a time, a great distraction can be finding a new TV show to binge. Here's 75 suggestions from other submarine spouses: Amazon Prime Call The Midwife Marvelous Ms. Maisel [...]
And just like that, Mother's Day is around the corner. Whether your sailor is home or out at sea, we hope you can find some time to celebrate you. Even that means ordering take-out after the kids are down, you deserve it! If you're looking to get out of the house and find an event [...]
Next up in our girls day series is Kitsap! If you're stationed at Naval Base Kitsap and need some inspiration for a fun day, you've come to the right place. Whether you have friends in town or just need a little getaway during deployment, here are four fun itineraries to consider: Go Wine Tasting on [...]
Our family just moved to the Norfolk-area last month. And with an energetic three-year-old on my tail, my first priority was to scope out all the best area parks. Do you follow us on Instagram? Don't miss our reel. Here are five great playgrounds to add to your list: Fun Forest at Chesapeake City Park [...]
One of the quintessential festivals in Washington state is the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Every April thousands of people descend upon the rural farms north of Seattle to see millions of tulips light up the lands. The festival typically runs April 1-30, but the tulips bloom according to their own schedule and Mother Nature, of [...]
There's no day like Homecoming! And one of my favorite activities to do leading up to the special day is making a Homecoming sign. Whether you want to hold the sign up at the pier or in your front yard, Homecoming signs can be such a fun and sweet way to celebrate the special day. [...]
The first day of spring isn't until March 20, but who's counting? If you live in Washington state, you likely are. So as you count down the days, keep these upcoming events in mind: March March 2-5: Emerald City Comic Con 2023 (Seattle) March 2: CIAO BELLA Paint Party at Blush and Beige (Silverdale) March [...]
If you're so lucky to experience it, shore duty (or a common freudian slip short duty), is a blessed period of time when your sailor has a job (you guessed it) on shore. Depending on the role, they likely are not experiencing any underways or extended periods away from home. Shore tours can last as [...]
