Blog Posts in "Things To Do"

If you are a dog lover, you will love being stationed at Camp Pendleton! San Diego County is very dog friendly and there are many places that you can take your best furry friend! San Diego dog friendly places range from beaches and parks to hotels and restaurants. This post highlights my favorite dog park and beach in North County Adopt a Dog from Oceanside SPCA My husband and I adopted our fur baby, Jonas, at the Oceanside SPCA . If you are looking to get a dog, I definitely recommend visiting the SPCA and rescuing one of their dogs. They have a variety of breeds and you can have a “play dat... read more

Your soldier comes home from work and mentions the “D” word. He hands you papers and a wave of worry overcomes your body. To anyone not in the military, this would sound like divorce. But we know all too well as military girlfriends, fiancés, and wives; I’m talking about deployment. Along with orders comes a long to do list, and a question that some spouses consider: "Do I move home or stay during deployment?" While some of us tend to look at our PCS move as home, others still consider their parents' house, their hometown, or their birthplace their home. For me, New York is just somewhere I’m... read more

Born and raised a Texan, one of the first things I did when we PCSed was look for Mexican restaurants in Virginia Beach. I have high standards, but was lucky to find a few good Mexican restaurants in Virginia Beach and surrounding areas in Hampton Roads. Best Mexican food in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake: Tex-Mex Tex-Mex refers to the borders of Texas and Mexico that blends food products available in the U.S, but influenced from Mexico. Many ingredients are typical of Mexican cuisine, but Tex Mex adds a few extras. Usually these ingredients include pork and beef, along with enormous... read more

Whether you have one or four kids, going out to eat can be a hassle, not to mention it gets expensive. Kids eat free at plenty of great restaurants in San Diego. We've compiled a list that highlights a variety of places where kids can eat free and adults can still have a delicious meal, without heading to the drive through. SUNDAY Bali Hai on Shelter Island. Kids under 4 eat free and adults can enjoybottomlesschampagne with Sunday brunch. Whether you sit inside or outside, you'll love the breathtaking views of the harbor and San Diego. Humprey's on Shelter Island. Kids under 12 eat free on no... read more

What do Cracker Jacks, History & Shopping have in common? It's Spring & there are plenty of things to do in Augusta. 1. Augusta Green Jackets Minor League Baseball Team In Augusta, GA, It’s not unusual to hear your kids say or sing “take me out to the ballgame…” It's spring, and the GreenJackets are ready to play ball! Within the ballpark, there are plenty of things to do in Augusta. American Family Insurance hosts a Saturday Family Night with national entertainment acts suitable for children/families, giveaways and a baseball game every Saturday night during the season. On Sundays, all child... read more