Sadly, someone has to be deployed for Christmas. If it's your sailor, you're not alone in this, but that also doesn't always make it feel better. In most submariner's years of service they're likely to miss a holiday, anniversary, birthday, etc. Many submarine families choose to pick a new date when the sailor is home [...]
Happy October! As we head into spooky season, we rounded up some great event ideas to inspire the season in and around Kitsap County. From pumpkin painting to haunted hayrides, there's a little something for everyone: MWR Pumpkin Painting Photo by Daisy Anderson on Pexels.com Stop by the Bremerton Recreation Center and join the MWR [...]
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Is someone you know getting close to the end of their submarine service? A spouse? A friend? Here is another in a series of gift lists to assist you in your submarine gift giving needs. We recently had a post on submarine inspired baby gifts. This is a list of [...]
Recently PCS'd to Hawaii and need family pictures? Taking a trip to Hawaii and want to capture special moments? Ashleigh of Following Seas Photography is professional, incredibly easy to work with, and excellent with children. My family was lucky enough to have her capture our family celebration. She was patient with my small kiddos and wonderful [...]
Is your spouse deployed? Is your spouse home but working crazy hours- SSN- Saturdays, Sundays and Nights is the accroymn right? New orders received and are your last choice? This usually leads to feelings of anger towards the Navy or maybe even your spouse. It's ok to feel anger or frustration or sadness, but when [...]
Adulting is hard to start out with, then add the complexities of military life and they become even more difficult. Thanks to Military OneSource ,taxes don't have to be as confusing or difficult. The first year my husband and I filed taxes together it was beyond confusing. In one year we had gotten married, I had [...]
In honor of Reading Across America Day, we wanted to put a spotlight on a wonderful reading resource for military families. Preparing your children for their first deployment of a parent is tough for everyone involved. I recently went through this with my girls for the first time. I asked all my fellow spouses with [...]
Each base has their own Morale Welfare Recreation (MWR) office that has resources for travel, fitness, and local information. Though much of the typical recreation activities on base are closed due to COVID-19, here is a quick list of some lesser known winter offerings from Naval Base Kitsap MWR: Disc Golf Photo courtesy of Parked [...]
Twiddling your thumbs waiting for your sailor? Feeling a little paralyzed with both excitement and nerves. I find focusing my excited anticipatory energy before homecoming, no matter if it's a month or 7 months, is helpful as I anxiously wait for my sailors return. Here are a few ideas: Clear their car and fill the [...]
