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 [...]
When you first receive orders, it can be so overwhelming. You're telling me our family has to move cross-country in four months? No matter how many times you'ved PCS'd, it doesn't get easier. But through every move, take your lessons learned and you'll feel more confident for next time. My family is about to PCS [...]
In our latest installment of "Military Small Business," meet Victoria and Maddie behind The Sisterly Shop! As self-described "Navy Brats," learn more about how these sisters took inspiration from their military upbringing and translated it into a fun business! Name: Victoria Sisco & Maddie SiscoHometown: Charlotte, NC and Fort Campbell, KY Branch of Military: NavyCurrent [...]
And just like that February is upon us! Whether your sailor is home or out at sea, we hope you can find time to enjoy Valentine's Day in your own special way. Here in Kitsap County, there's a number of events and activities to consider! From cider and wine tastings to maker's markets and scavenger [...]
It's a new year, but it's also the longest, drearier stretch of time the Pacific Northwest is known for. Cabin fever is real. But never ever fear, there are plenty of things to do if you need to get out! Here's 30 ideas to inspire you this season: OUTDOORS Go snowshoeing at Hurricane Ridge (more [...]
As we close out this year, we want to thank the 57,000 of you who have visited our site! In 12 months we published around 123 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 [...]
