Blog Posts in "Local Businesses"

When we first moved to Southern California from Upstate New York, we decided to put ourselves on a strict budget. Back then, we were a family of five with another on the way. We had some idea how to budget and buy only what we need, but SoCal ended up being more expensive. We kept our rent under our BAH, so we were a little ahead, but we quickly learned a few things to help save. There are three very expensive necessities in SoCal: water, milk and gas. SAVING IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: Fill up on base . It’s worth waiting in line for $.10 under gas stations out in town. Grocery shop at the Commi... read more

From hiking to restaurants, there are a lot of date night ideas in El Paso The first place my husband and I look for date night ideas in El Paso is a great website that has been a wonderful resource to us. The website is called El Paso Scene and it showcases the various activities, concerts, and reasonably priced events around the El Paso/Southern New Mexico area for every month of the year. The Ciudad Juarez, Mexico area is covered as well for those El Pasoans that visit the area on a semi-regular basis. We have been able to attend a play at a very reasonable price for both of us ($14 w/mili... read more

From food at the Masters to unique eats around town, there are plenty of options for even the pickiest of eaters at Augusta, GA Restaurants. Augusta, GA restaurants Every year, Augusta, Georgia plays host to the prestigious Masters Golf Tournament , during the first week of April. This means visitors come from far and wide to enjoy this event. So, you can imagine how many dining and entertainment hot spots there are in this eclectic city, which is also home to the US Army Signal Center of Excellence, Fort Gordon. Good hospitality is expected in the South; great food is abundant and there is n... read more

If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram @ChelseaRhane, it's no secret that I miss San Diego. I'm fortunate to travel back, for work, a few times a year. During the 5 years I lived there, I quickly and easily compiled my list of favorite things to visit and places to eat. Whether you live there, are moving there or just visiting - you must visit these places! My Favorite Top 10 Things To Do in San Diego #1 Kinaly Thai Best pad thai ever. Seriously, ever. It's authentic and amazing. Don't say you want it spicy, say you want about a 3 on a scale of 1-10. Be safe and get a 2. We thought we were ... read more

After living in Virginia Beach, VA for a while now, I have finally found the most amazing fresh fish tacos. Gringos is a-hole-in-the-wall taqueria that knows how to make mouth watering Fish Tacos. They serve Baja-Style tacos, a term referring to California, which places an emphasis on fresh ingredients. This is not your greasy Tex-Mex, but more of a Fresh Mex style of Mexican Food. This tiny restaurant only has 6 tables and is about the size of a bedroom, however they have proven you can increase quality of ingredients by serving fewer guests. I found this place a few years ago and was amazed... read more