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 [...]
The first week of October is a national mental health awareness week, with October being a National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. October 10th is commonly celebrated as World Mental Health Day. Because checking in on our mental health is important, here are some mental health resources available for military spouses and families: FOCUS [...]
Do an inventory of your pantry... months in advance I was so focused on purging clothes and other household items, I completely overlooked our pantry. If I could go back in time, I would have done an inventory three, maybe even six months in advance. Also limit your Costco, Sam's Club or BJ runs. Do [...]
Hawaiian cuisine is a diverse and eclectic mix different cuisines and cultures with origins that date back to 300 AD with use of earth ovens to cook fish and taro. The cuisine of Hawaii has continued to expand as immigrate workers from China, Korea, Japan, the Philippines, Puerto Rico and Portugal arrived to Hawaii to [...]
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Is someone you know getting close to the end of their submarine service? A spouse? A friend? Here is another in a series of gift lists to assist you in your submarine gift giving needs. We recently had a post on submarine inspired baby gifts. This is a list of [...]
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 [...]
Story submitted by Amanda D. Is it that time again? The daunting three letters that can stress most of us out (let’s be real, it stresses ALL of us out).... PCS time?!? Need to put your house on the market? Looking to buy in your new duty station? This post is for you! We have [...]
Did you just get orders to Guam? Fret not! There are tons of activities and groups on island to explore and get involved in (also our Ultimate Guide, click here). Below is a compilation of various Facebook pages and group descriptions for you to explore: Misc. Military Related (Helpful During PCS Season) Guam Military Spouses [...]
From decadent stuffed French toast to savory chicken and waffles, there's nothing short of great brunch spots in the 757. And if you're looking for a boozy brunch, you're in luck. These five great restaurants offer delicious beverages, from mimosa flights to Cinnamon Toast Crunch shots: Redhead Bay Café Photo courtesy of Redhead Bay Cafe [...]
