Story submited by Kirsten Laura Rigez started her new hobby of silversmithing and jewelry making soon after restationing to Washington DC with her husband. This hobby quickly became her business, LRigezSilver. The process of metalsmithing is a fascinating one involving cutting and soldering of sheets of metal together with bezel strips or wire. Once completed [...]
No matter how many times you experience a deployment, it never gets easier. And once your family grows and children come into the mix, you have even more to prepare for. Meet Allexis Wise, a submarine spouse currently stationed in Norfolk. It didn't take long before Allexis realized the lack of children's literature out there [...]
Have you been to Annapolis? Annapolis is home to the United States Naval Academy and is famous for their restaurants that line the streets of the downtown area. Tourists and locals delight in “cracking” crabs and shucking local oysters while enjoying a view of the Severn River. Pop into Chick and Ruth’s for a sandwich to go [...]
In this week’s installment of “Sub Spouse Small Business,” please meet Melissa Walter, a Washington-based submarine spouse and owner of Traveling Creations. From duty station to duty station, Melissa shares her passion for unique, custom-tailored, and good quality home-decor. Read on to learn more! Name: Melissa Walter Hometown: Moweaqua, Illinois Current duty station: Bangor, Washington [...]
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: [...]
