Blog Posts in "Local Businesses"

The first time I stepped into Destiny USA, I couldn’t believe I was in a mall; this place was so large, it felt like it’s own city! Destiny USA is more than just a mall though, it’s a 2.4 million square foot complex filled with restaurants, shops, and entertainment! The closest mall to Fort Drum is Salmon Run Mall located in Watertown, but to be honest with you, the options there are very slim. Destiny USA has every store you can possibly imagine and with four levels of fun, there’s something for everyone. Some of my favorite things to do at Destiny USA: Shopping: Obviously, shopping is one o... read more

Merging Two Cultures in One City One thing that has surprised me while living in El Paso is how close we are to another country. Mexico is across the bridge from Texas and its’ influence is seen throughout the city. The influence of Mexico is seen through the Spanish language used along with the Mexican cuisine served in many restaurants. It is also seen through the downtown area and many different cultural events that take place during the year. The influence of Mexico is seen in the downtown area referred to as the Golden Horseshoe District . It is an amazing place to visit. The goods being... read more

Just like scoping out the Clarksville area shopping scene (see: Diamonds in the Rough: Shopping in Clarksville ) it’s taken some digging, but there are plenty of things to do in Clarksville that make for a great date night out with your special someone. From one military spouse to another, we all know that between work, training schedules, and deployments it can be hard to schedule quality one-on-one time with our soldiers. The time we have together, though limited, is precious. Sometimes a quality date night for my husband and I is as simple as renting a movie, lighting some candles, and mak... read more

There really are things to do in Jacksonville. Hire a babysitter and head out for the night! Jacksonville is a small town but there are still plenty of things to do in Jacksonville, NC for date night! Almost every major chain restaurant can be found on Western Boulevard : Chili’s , Olive Garden , Cheddars , Longhorn Steakhouse , Red Lobster , Cracker Barrell and more! We frequent Chili’s and Cracker Barrel, but our favorite date night restaurant is Hakata. Dinner Hakata is a short drive from Western Boulevard, on Onslow Drive. It is a Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar. Both the sushi and the ... read more

Whether you're looking to shop under the sun or in a climate-controlled environment, options are abundant when it comes to shopping in Jacksonville, FL. Outdoor Shopping in Jacksonville Enjoy a plethora of dining and shopping Jacksonville's outdoor lifestyle mall St. John’s Town Center , conveniently located off of 9A. Ilove that you can drive up to a store and quickly run in and get what you need, without the hassle of going through an entire mall just to get to one store.As a mom with young children, I love that Old Navy and Target are just a few stores apart. I can park my car in one place... read more