Depending on what duty station you're located at, you may be in the middle of a wet and dreary winter. And with the first day of Spring still two weeks away, the winter season might feel never-ending. The good news? Across all duty stations there's so many great events to look forward to. April is [...]
As we wind down what's left of 2023, we pulled together a list of some Christmas and New Year's Eve dinners and events at every major submarine duty station: Bangor, WA: Maynard's: It's the most wonderful time of the year! And it starts with Maynard's Christmas Eve Dinner. Enjoy a classic honey-roasted ham dinner complete [...]
One of my favorite things about moving around with the Navy is getting to explore different places. Whenever we move somewhere new, we love to make a bucket list of places to explore in our city and nearby. We especially love to venture out and explore the national parks for our vacations. Have you explored [...]
As a military family it can be daunting to learn a new city (or region of the United States) every 2-3 years. One aspect to a PCS we haven't addressed is grocery stores. While most military bases offer a commissary, they all can't be treated equal. And even if you split your shopping between stores, [...]
One of the greatest perks of being stationed at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is your sailor is (hopefully) home and you can have a moment to yourself or with friends! Here are four fun itineraries to consider for your next girls day: Take a Cooking Class Grab your gals and visit the Cooking School at [...]
If you're stationed in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, it won't take you long to realize the chilling seacoast winds and unpredictable weather can make it hard to plan a family fun day or birthday party. Here are my five favorite places to have a little fun indoors: Off the Wall Kidz 45 Lafayette Rd Suite #8,North [...]
The holiday season is upon us! And as you finish your Thanksgiving leftovers and dig out your Christmas decorations, there's no better way to get in the spirit than visiting a holiday light show! From lobster trap trees to illuminated Navy ships, every duty station has something unique to offer. Below is a list of [...]
With the days getting colder here in New Hampshire, it is important to keep those bellies warm! Here is a round-up of some delicious restaurants to check out on your next date night or girls night out: Bangkok Street Thai Kitchen Serving up an authentic menu of Thai street food and dim sum Bangkok Street [...]
During my time as a Navy spouse so far I’ve had the opportunity to meet new friends in each duty station we’ve been in. These friends quickly became like family as important milestones in life presented themselves. Whether it be a baby shower, new dolphins, an FRG holiday party or a hail and farewell, there was always [...]
