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 [...]
As military spouses we are constantly on the move with orders every few years. And given our unknown timelines, short-stints and resume gaps, many of us have sacrificed our careers all together. But with recent legislation and acceptance of remote work from the pandemic, there is a promising future for working military spouses. Are you [...]
Whether you love it or hate it, Valentine's Day is creeping up. And that very well might depend on your sailor's boat schedule. But whether your spouse is home or you're flying solo, the Hampton Roads area is nothing short of events and things to do. From galentine craft nights to romantic, multi-course dinners, there's [...]
The dreary months in the Pacific Northwest can be daunting (more tips on that here). If you need a little inspiration for a special date night, here's seven fun ideas to consider: Ice Skating at Bremerton Ice Center The ultimate winter date night activity: ice skating! Head over to the Bremerton Ice Center for a [...]
In our latest installment of Military Spouse Small Business, meet Jessica Benard, owner of J2M2 Designs. What started off as a pandemic hobby for her and her husband, their business flourished into rings, laser-engraved military pens, and various 3D printed items. Read on to learn more! Name: Jessica Benard Hometown: Wheatland, Wyoming Branch of Military: [...]
Is one of your New Years Resolutions to get more steps in? Never fear, the greater Hampton Roads area has a variety of paved, stroller and bike friendly trails to explore. Here's 10 to add to your list: Virginia Beach City View Park Lake Trashmore, at Mount Trashmore Park Mount Trashmore - beautiful park with [...]
As we close out this year, we want to thank the 80,000 of you who have visited our site! In 12 months we published around 80 blog posts, ranging from deployment resources and PCS tips to duty station round-ups and crowd-sourcing ideas. We hope you found some value in our content as we continue to [...]
Next up in our “5 Things I’m Loving Right Now” series, Virginia Beach! Holiday Lights at the Beach If you're looking for drive-through holiday lights, Holiday Lights at the Beach is a fun option! The holiday tradition returns to the oceanfront with over 25 new light displays, two additional blocks of lights, and a new [...]
As we're in the midst of the busy holiday season (and all year, really), I constantly see questions arise on Facebook spouse groups about getting to and from SeaTac International Airport. If you're stationed at Naval Base Kitsap, you might feel puzzled of how to get to there. SeaTac is located in SeaTac, WA, approximately [...]
