OK OK, all of you Groton haters can take a breath. Whether or not you see this duty station as "rotten," (we have a blog post for that), my husband and I like to make "bucket lists" for every place we live. Before we PCS and say goodbye to New England, I wanted to compile [...]
Whether you're newly stationed in Groton (pssst - let us tell you why it's not rotten) or haven't ventured out far yet, the popular Sunflowers for Wishes Festival returns to Griswold next week, July 24-August 1. So, what is Sunflowers for Wishes? In 2003, at the suggestion of a friend, the family behind Buttonwood Farms [...]
As summer is well underway and states are reopening from the pandemic, we hope you and your sailor can sneak away for a weekend. While it can be known as a tourist trap, Kennebunkport, Maine hides it well. Unlike the popular towns along the Washington and Oregon coasts, there's no glaring signs. You wont find [...]
Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth this summer? From Willy Wonka inspired chocolate confections to nostalgic candy counters, you may be surprised to find some great local businesses near Groton. Here's a list to get you started: Munson's Chocolates Photo courtesy of Munson's Chocolates Facebook page For three generations, Munson's Chocolates has been Connecticut's largest [...]
Mother's Day is one week away, so consider this your reminder! Now that we've returned to HPCON Bravo, we hope you can venture out and enjoy a meal with your sailor and family! We've rounded up a list of great ideas, from traditional brunch buffets to DIY takeout kits, there's something for everyone: Mother's Day [...]
While not everyone loves Groton, you can't deny the regional destinations that surround Connecticut. If you find yourself stationed here, I hope you can take advantage and explore these stellar Northeast destinations: New York City, New York Photo by Quintin Gellar on Pexels.com Getting There: Drive (two hours+ with traffic), Trains: Amtrak (New London, Mystic) [...]
Spring is just around the corner and it can't come soon enough. You may be wondering how to get out and about for St. Patrick's Day and Easter, and luckily we found some great events near Groton. And while COVID is transforming traditional Easter egg hunts into Easter egg drive thrus, we'll take it. Here's [...]
We're in the final stretch of winter, and if you're at all like me the cabin fever is real. Between all the snowstorms, the one-year anniversary of COVID, social distancing and mask wearing, this winter is very blue. Bleak, even. But while we wait out these final weeks before spring, here's a few ideas that [...]
With the holidays upon us, many are wondering how COVID-19 will impact the festive season. Luckily, many traditional events are still scheduled near our area. At time of publication, Naval Submarine Base New London was under "HPCON Charlie" restrictions. Keeping this in mind, we wanted to share local events that embrace social distancing and outdoor [...]
