Blog Posts for Norfolk Naval Shipyard

You have received new orders to Naval Air Station Norfolk or one of the surrounding bases in Hampton Roads , now you must begin your house hunting research. The first thing to take into consideration is the tunnel system in Hampton Roads which will determine your spouses commute time. The second thing to do is start asking other military spouses about their experiences in Hampton Roads. Below are articled written by other military spouses about off base housing in Norfolk and surrounding areas. Find where to live in the Hampton Roads area. Hampton Roads consists of 7 cities including Norfolk,... read more

Jenna's Deli (sometimes referred to as Jenna's Cafe) is located at the corner of Pleasure House Road and Shore Drive in the Chick's Beach area of Virginia Beach. It is conveniently less than a mile from the Independence Boulevard Gate of JEB Little Creek . Jenna's was one of my favorite places to eat while we were stationed at Norfolk Naval Station . During this tour we lived on base at JEB Little Creek in Bradford Cove . Best Greek Food in Virginia Beach is at Jenna's Deli I drove past Jenna's multiple times a week for the first year that we lived in Virginia Beach. I had no idea of the hidd... read more

Ocean Breeze Waterpark in Virginia Beach With temperatures, heat index and frizzy hair rising, Ocean Breeze Waterpark is a great family friendly activity on a hot day in Virginia Beach. It's a medium-sized waterpark a couple of miles away from the Oceanfront, and within a mile from the Virginia Beach Aquarium . Often, waterparks are not toddler-friendly, but with the new addition of Buccaneer Bay, little pirates will have a blast at the waterpark. From little sprayers, a slide and tipping bucket, kids can climb to the top and slide down. Buccaneer Bay Rides and Attractions - Water slides: Sea... read more

Funny Name, Great Private School I had the pleasure of meeting with Tracie Thorndike, community relations, coordinator at Nansemond Suffolk Academy for coffee the other morning. We were discussing Military Town Advisor and ways to spotlightprivate schools that have great programs for military children. Well, I was blown away by how motivated and receptive she was to finding ways to help military kids. Nansemond wants to go beyond a pep rally on Veterans day, to really reaching out to the military kids. We discussed them having get together and special group meetings for parents and kids of mi... read more