Whenever I find a submarine baby item, I feel like I’ve hit the jackpot! It’s so fun to buy a little submarine-inspired gift for a submarine spouse who is having a baby. I rounded up some of my favorite finds so that you can easily find a submarine baby gift for someone - or for [...]
One of the best things about being a submarine spouse is that I have made amazing friends. The friends I have made at different duty stations have gotten me through deployments, schedule changes, and PCSing. They have come to the pier to take photos and celebrate with me when my husband came home from deployment. [...]
It's National Wine Day! And if you're newly stationed at Bangor (or haven't ventured out yet), do yourself a favor and experience some Washington state wine. If you didn't know, Washington is the second largest premium wine producer in the United States, second to only California. The state has more than 1,000 wineries that produce [...]
Is your spouse deployed? Is your spouse home but working crazy hours- SSN- Saturdays, Sundays and Nights is the accroymn right? New orders received and are your last choice? This usually leads to feelings of anger towards the Navy or maybe even your spouse. It's ok to feel anger or frustration or sadness, but when [...]
If you are stationed at Kings Bay, chances are you will venture out to Amelia Island, Florida. If you enjoy an outdoor adventure, look no further than to the nature’s playground around Amelia Island. Below are some fun outdoor adventures that await you! Kayaking Photo Courtesy of Omni Amelia Island Resort There are multiple locations [...]
It comes as no surprise that being a member of the armed forces or even a family member of those who serve our country comes with a lot of stress. There is a great unknown territory when it comes to dates, travel times, and how much time you’ll get to spend with your loved ones [...]
While New England hasn't decided if winter is truly over yet (rain and snow last week, anyone?), summer can't come soon enough. But we have high hopes patio weather is upon us. To best prepare ourselves, here's a list of some favorites: Pizzetta Pizzetta in Mystic is a great pizzeria for everyone – meat lovers, vegetarians [...]
Being a submarine spouse brings frequent moves and frequent underways and deployments, which is a recipe for figuring out housing on your own. Some housing markets and duty stations might be ones that you want to invest in buying a home, so how do you do that on your own? I have had the pleasure [...]
Are you stationed in Norfolk or PCS'ing soon? Here's the ultimate list of breweries for you to try out: O’Connor Brewing Company https://www.instagram.com/p/CM0TuOqBx8x/ The 20-year-old brewery is the brainchild of Kevin O’Connor who created the first batches on St. Patrick’s Day, marking the start of craft beer in coastal Virginia. Since then, O’Connor has brewed [...]
