A short drive from Kings Bay, and located just off the coast of northwest Florida, Amelia Island is a wonderful day trip for families. The island offers 13 miles of beautiful beaches, wildlife and a wide range of activities for families with children of all ages. Below are some of our favorite activities: Fort [...]
Fall on Oahu feels a little different for those of us that are used to the traditional four seasons. However, the fall is a wonderful time on Oahu, with many different activities to participate in. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPPH) is currently at "HPCON-Charlie," and because of this, the activities listed below are fall activities [...]
On December 8, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt called December 7th “a date which will live in infamy.” Many of us have heard about the stories of the December 7th attack on Pearl Harbor which launched the United States into World War II. Some people might have a personal connection to Pearl Harbor, while others [...]
Many people wonder how to help their children during deployments. I was pregnant during my spouse’s first deployment, but I remember watching other spouses with children and wondering how they managed to help their children through deployments and still thrive themselves. I grew up in a military family, and my father deployed multiple times during [...]
“It’s going to be a busy hurricane season!” I feel like I have heard this for the past few years. While it is September and we are currently in the middle of hurricane season (for both the Atlantic and Pacific), it is never too late to make sure that you and your family are prepared [...]
Have it be a deployment, patrol or underway, whatever term you use, they all lead to family separation. Within the submarine community, this time apart is unique as there is little to no communication between service members and their family back on shore. Preparing for this time of family separation, while similar to other communities, [...]
If you are like me, you probably read that headline and said “But who has time for that?!?” While many spouses might not think of self-care when preparing for deployment, taking care of ourselves is essential to surviving (and thriving) during this stressful time. Many spouses tend to focus more on their children through family [...]
Hiking on Oahu can be a fun way to get out and enjoy the wonderful Hawaii weather and scenery. Below are some family-friendly hikes around Oahu. These hikes all have varying difficulty and most can be done baby-wearing or with a toddler backpack. Some general hiking safety is important before you hit the trails. Know [...]
So, your sailor has orders to Pearl Harbor! You might be feeling excited about living in Hawaii, or nervous about being far away, or anxious about all the things that have to get done in order to get there. Or maybe you were like me, and you are feeling all those feelings at once! It [...]
