Blog Posts in "Things To Do"

Let me first begin by introducing myself. My name is Ericka , I am a Navy wife and mom to 4. We currently live in San Diego . #4 arrived in September, so we have been out a little with all 4 kids. Please feel free to check out my blog . Let me share a few of my favorite things to do and kid friendly in San Diego! Balboa Park is at the top of my list of favorite places. I can even handle all 4 of my children on my own there! I have 3 boys so our favorite place is the Model Train Museum . But the Botanical Garden and just walking around is a lot of fun, too. Of course, don't miss out on the min... read more

Looking for a great activity for a date night, family activity, or something to pass the time? Bowling is always a good option. Here's a quick summary of the bowling alleys in the Biloxi/Gulfport Area near Keesler AFB. Bowlingnear Keesler Base 1. Gaudé Lanes Bowling Center , located on Keesler AFB is $12.95 for one hour and $23.95 for two. Shoe rentals are around $2. The bowling alley features a grill, but I haven’t had anything good there, even my kids refused to eat the pizza. 2. Cypress Lanes Bowling Arcade Bar & Grill , is located in D’Iberville and charges by the game or hourly prices ar... read more

Whether you’re stationed at Keesler AFB or the Seabee Base, there doesn’t seem like much to do in the Biloxi/Gulfport area , however you don’t have to spend your weekends in New Orleans or Mobile to have a good time because there is plenty to do with your kids in the local area if you know where to look. Family Friendly Activities near Keesler Base 1. Kangarooz Family Fun Center & Monkey Joe’s If you have children ages 2-12 and they like to jump then Kangarooz in D’Iberville or Monkey Joe’s in Ocean Springs is the place for you! Kangarooz in D'Iberville has a large selection of jumping castle... read more

Why military pay for gym memberships? In Hampton Roads there are lots of bases in the surrounding area, but many military families live anywhere from 30 -45 minutes away from the base so using a gym base isn't always an easy solution. The decision to pay for a private gym is always a tough one. I. BASE GYMS The best thing about base gyms is they are FREE with access to cardio machines, weights, and some bases have group classes Why isn't there daycare for military families? The biggest issue I have with base gyms is the majority of them don't have childcare. I realized some bases, like Little... read more