We've said it once and we'll say it again: even if you don't love your duty station, do yourself a favor and get out and explore the region around you. As military spouses, it can be next to impossible to plan trips or family vacations without knowing our spouse's sea schedule. So perhaps easy day [...]
Nothing beats summer in Washington state. Nothing. We endure months and months of dreary, rainy weather (and June-uary, as this month has shown so far) for gorgeous, warmer days. So whether your family just PCS'd here or you've been here for years, here's some summer inspiration: KITSAP COUNTY Check out Silverdale Whaling Days (July 29-31)Go [...]
One of my favorite things to do at a new duty station is explore area farmers markets. What better way to familarize yourself with the region? Here in Washington state, more than half a dozen farmers markets in Kitsap County just opened for the season! The markets typically last through September, with some running as [...]
Looking for ideas to bring your Family Readiness Group (FRG) togther? Opportunities for wardrooms, chiefs quarters or other group events? Here are five great places for those of you stationed Naval Base Kitsap: Kitsap Great Escape (Bremerton) Photo courtesy of Kitsap Daily News Kitsap Great Escape is located in Bremerton. There are three different rooms [...]
Darla Vieyra has experienced over 20 years of deployments with her submariner. But it was her husband's first deployment after having children that sparked her inspiration. Darla realized there was a lack of positive, encouraging deployment-based items for military families. So she launched Homefront Heroes, LLC! Her small business sells an original Deployment Journal and [...]
Finding a place to live at a new duty station you've never been to can be daunting, to say the least. If you prefer to live off-base (or are subject to a 12-18 month waiting list), that can be even harder. How do you know what community to live in? What's the reputation or best [...]
OK, 2022 is here and we're in the dead of winter. And if you live in Washington state, you've been pelted with dark, dreary days and torrential (and record-breaking) rainfall, all on top of a previous, obnoxious snowstorm that you were likely snowed in for. But as we itch for summer (160 days away, might [...]
The holidays are just around the corner! Whether you're new to Kitsap County or you need a quick refresher on holiday events and festivals, we got you covered. Here's a dozen events we have our eye on: North Kitsap Bainbridge Island: Winter in the Woods at Bloedel Reserve Winter in the Woods returns to Bloedel [...]
Every duty station has a reputation. And when it comes to Naval Base Kitsap/Bangor in Washington state, the biggest complaint is (you guessed it) the weather. Due to the Pacific Ocean’s moist air, the west side of Washington state experiences ample cloud cover and rain, mostly during winter months. So yes, it does rain. A [...]
