Let’s be real, who doesn’t love a good donut? They’re versatile and can be the best breakfast or even a mid-day sweet treat. Check out these favorites in the Charleston area: Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts (King Street) Photo courtesy of Glazed Facebook page Located in Downtown Charleston is Glazed. They specialize in gourmet donuts and aim [...]
Cumberland Island National Seashore is a wonderful outdoor location for your next solo or family camping trip (or even just day trip if you don’t want to camp). This barrier island is located about a 45 minute ferry ride from St. Mary’s. If you are looking for an outdoor adventure, here is some information on [...]
Today marks National Ice Cream Day! Here's our round up of favorite ice cream shops at every duty station: Honolulu, HI Photo courtesy of SomiSomi SomiSomi. A special Korean dessert known as “Ah-Boong”, a fish-shaped waffle cone filled with your choice of filling and topped with soft serve.Black Sheep Cream Co. Unique flavors like Chai [...]
Groton friends, July in Connecticut marks the annual "Sunflowers For Wishes" festival at Buttonwood Farm! This year's festival takes place Saturday, July 23 - Sunday, July 31. My son and I visited the farm last year while my husband was deployed. It was such a fun outing and while we missed him, it was a [...]
One of the greatest benefits of the military lifestyle is the opportunity to live in new and unique places. So we are starting a new series - One Day! Do you have friends from home or in-laws visiting for the weekend? We want to provide you with spouse-approved itineraries for your duty station. Whether you [...]
Independence Day is a little over a week away! For many duty stations, this is the first year 4th of July festivities, parades and celebrations are back since the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a list to get you started: Bangor, WA: Celebrate the 4th early at the Bremerton Bridge Blast this coming weekend, June 2th! [...]
Is Dad deployed or on patrol this year for Father’s Day? Not sure how or if you should celebrate? Here are a few ideas that may help you decide how to spend your Sunday: Change up your normal dinner routine Order takeout, maybe from Dad’s favorite place, and choose a fun place to sit and [...]
“You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you.” - Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe As I stood on one the cliffs, overlooking the beaches of Normandy, the wind rustled my hair [...]
Charleston and the state of South Carolina, much like its southern neighbors, have many colloquial phrases. From the founding families to the Geechee and Gullah communities, Charleston has many unique sayings. But there is one constant: the twang of the famous South Carolina accent. My husband and I recently PCS'd to Charleston. If and when [...]
