Blog Posts by Christy

*** Military Town Advisor is a website with neighborhood reviews , military housing reviews , and much more. It has everything you need to know before you PCS to a new town.*** Deployment Countdown: 275...100...25...1...1/2 hour The first thing we spouses do as soon as our active duty loved ones leave is start the deployment countdown. It's hard to use a physical calendar when dates are always changing - you need a lot of whiteout. When my husband deployed, my kids would always ask how many more days until Daddy would be home. It's hard for kids to grasp such a large number of days when they ... read more

LEGOLAND California is located in Carlsbad: North County, San Diego. With over 60 rides, shows and attractions geared for kids ages 2-12, LEGOLAND is perfect for locals and tourists. We purchased an annual pass before my husband deployed and it was a great investment. Sometimes annual passes for amusement parks only get used once or twice a year, but since LEGOLAND is about 5 minutes from the front gate of Camp Pendleton, and 20-30 minutes from San Diego, it's easy to get to and makes for a great afternoon when the kids are bored. I've stopped by for a few hours after school with my son and g... read more