While not everyone loves Groton, you can't deny the regional destinations that surround Connecticut. If you find yourself stationed here, I hope you can take advantage and explore these stellar Northeast destinations: New York City, New York Photo by Quintin Gellar on Pexels.com Getting There: Drive (two hours+ with traffic), Trains: Amtrak (New London, Mystic) [...]
Spring is just around the corner and it can't come soon enough. You may be wondering how to get out and about for St. Patrick's Day and Easter, and luckily we found some great events near Groton. And while COVID is transforming traditional Easter egg hunts into Easter egg drive thrus, we'll take it. Here's [...]
We're in the final stretch of winter, and if you're at all like me the cabin fever is real. Between all the snowstorms, the one-year anniversary of COVID, social distancing and mask wearing, this winter is very blue. Bleak, even. But while we wait out these final weeks before spring, here's a few ideas that [...]
Today is National Pizza Day! To celebrate, we polled several sub spouses on their favorite places to grab a slice near Groton. From thin crust and deep dish, to vegan and gluten-free varieties, Southeastern Connecticut actually has a great variety of pizza to choose from. Here are the 11 contenders that came out on top [...]
With COVID-19 still alive and well, you may find yourself (still) cooking more at home. If you didn't already know, one of the greatest perks of being stationed in New England is access to fresh seafood. Being from Seattle, my heart has a special place for Pike Place Market. And while I still need to [...]
It's a new year, and whether or not you have a resolution to get healthy, perhaps you just need a detox from the holiday treats? It's no secret that Groton is not the culinary capital of the world (but here's 50 reasons why Groton isn't rotten), however the good news is there are a small [...]
With the holidays upon us, many are wondering how COVID-19 will impact the festive season. Luckily, many traditional events are still scheduled near our area. At time of publication, Naval Submarine Base New London was under "HPCON Charlie" restrictions. Keeping this in mind, we wanted to share local events that embrace social distancing and outdoor [...]
Happy November! As we near Thanksgiving, you may or may not be looking forward to firing up the oven, basting the turkey and braving the grocery store. Perhaps you just PCS'd to the area or are about to. Or maybe the pure exhaustion from 2020 (and the sad reality many of us cannot see extended [...]
In our latest installment of "Sub Spouse Small Business," we're thrilled to introduce you to Jenny Wade, a Groton-based submarine spouse and entrepreneur. As owner of "All The Pretty Tees," Jenny's mission is to empower women to feel happy, confident and special with beautiful t-shirt designs. Read on to learn more! Name: Jenny Wade Hometown: [...]
