One of the greatest perks of being stationed at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is your sailor is (hopefully) home and you can have a moment to yourself or with friends! Here are four fun itineraries to consider for your next girls day: Take a Cooking Class Grab your gals and visit the Cooking School at [...]
If you're stationed in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, it won't take you long to realize the chilling seacoast winds and unpredictable weather can make it hard to plan a family fun day or birthday party. Here are my five favorite places to have a little fun indoors: Off the Wall Kidz 45 Lafayette Rd Suite #8,North [...]
With the days getting colder here in New Hampshire, it is important to keep those bellies warm! Here is a round-up of some delicious restaurants to check out on your next date night or girls night out: Bangkok Street Thai Kitchen Serving up an authentic menu of Thai street food and dim sum Bangkok Street [...]
If you're stationed in Portsmouth, the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens needs to be added to your bucket list! Located roughly two hours from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, the gardens is located in charming community of Boothbay, Maine. The gardens is a people’s garden, a grassroots effort that began as a casual conversation between friends and evolved [...]
Warmer weather is finally here and we are excited to get outside and PLAY! Here are a few places to run, jump and splash around Portsmouth. Due to the variable weather, each the splash pads and pools are seasonal. Be sure to check for official operating hours before heading out! Here's seven great playgrounds [...]
Great Wolf Lodge New England is a great place for a little family fun. Whether you are celebrating homecoming, a birthday, or just need a little family getaway, Great Wolf Lodge has something fun for everyone. Located in Fitchburg, MA, the hotel is about 90 minutes from Groton and Portsmouth. There is also a Great [...]
When Ashley Lindsey was pregnant, she visited Portsmouth, NH while her husband was doing training. She was surprised when she couldn't find a baby boutique in the area. Towards the end of her pregnancy, Ashley was inspired to leave her nursing career and go back to school for business. And so Wild Monarch Baby was [...]
Outdoor ice skating at Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond at Strawbery Banke Museum has been our favorite outdoor activity recently. The cold weather has been a huge adjustment for our family but there is something so nostalgic about outdoor ice skating. The charming neighborhood and mid-rink fire pit make the experience even better. [...]
So, you got orders to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY)! When we made this move the boat was making a change of homeport for over a year there. Moving to Maine in December was not ideal, but the restaurants and amazing summers completely made up for it. When you receive orders to PNSY it’s incredibly confusing [...]
