5 Ways to Build & Sustain Healthy Habits in the New Year

5 Ways to Build & Sustain Healthy Habits in the New Year

Guest blog post by Sally DeBoer,  Submarine Birthday 5k Team  As the new year approaches, many of us are looking to add healthy habits to our routines. But let’s be real – the life of a submarine family is unique, and uniquely challenging – and the one-size-fits-all health and fitness tips floating around the internet [...]

The Submerged Life Holiday Gift Guide 2021

The Submerged Life Holiday Gift Guide 2021

The holidays are just around the corner! We have compiled a list of nearly 50 gift ideas for submariners, submarine spouses and extended family who would love some submarine swag to celebrate. This list could also help with a promotion ceremony, end of tour, hail and farewell, birthday, Mother's or Father's Day, and other special [...]

Your Guide to Sub Spouse Photographers

Your Guide to Sub Spouse Photographers

Story submitted by Amanda D. It’s that time again!  Looking for a photographer for your holiday card photos?  Look no further.  We have gathered a list of submarine spouses around the country who would love to photograph your family for any occasion.  From Groton to Hawaii, we have you covered. We asked fellow sub spouses [...]

How to Cope With Infertility Over The Holidays

How to Cope With Infertility Over The Holidays

Submitted by an anonymous reader As the seasons shift (unless you live in Hawaii or Guam) the pumpkin patch photos, cute kids trick or treating, and family merriment over Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, etcetera are coming! This always seems to be turbocharged amongst the submarine community where I feel there’s an unwritten rule of at least [...]

Sub Spouse Small Business: RKM Designs

Sub Spouse Small Business: RKM Designs

Story submitted by Kristin In our latest installment of "Sub Spouse Small Business," we want to introduce you to Rachel! Currently residing in Nebraska, Rachel is a submarine spouse and owner of RKM Designs, an online Etsy shop where she specializes in children's clothing. Name: Rachel Current Duty Station: Nebraska Q: How did you get [...]

Moon Cakes & Montreal Bagels: Two Bakeries to Check Out in Oahu

Moon Cakes & Montreal Bagels: Two Bakeries to Check Out in Oahu
Photo courtesy of Empty Elle's Bagels

Story submitted by Kristin Are you stationed on Oahu or headed here soon?  We're so lucky we live in Hawaii, and not just because of the beautiful beaches, great weather and endless list of things to do - but because of the incredible food scene! There are so many great restaurants, hole -in-the wall spots, [...]