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Finding activities to keep the little ones occupied in a new town can be an adventure for any parent, but when you throw in the long rainy season in Washington, it may seem like play dates at home are your only option. Luckily there are lots of activities in the area that are both fun and FREE. Five Free Kid Friendly Activities near Naval Base Kitsap 1. Silverdale Waterfront Park - If the sun does peek, run to Silverdale Waterfront Park! This park offers something for everyone with a great playground for the kids, lots of benches and picnic tables for outdoor lunches or sun-soaking, a beautif... read more

Ambar is a Balkan American Kitchen and Rakia Bar . It is located on Barracks Row which gets its name from the Marine Barracks that are located along the street. The Navy Yard is just around the corner from this popular strip along 8th Street, SE on Capitol Hill . It is an easy walk from the Eastern Market Metro stop. It is a fantastic area. Leo Schmid, marketing manager for Richard Sandoval Restaurants, reached out to Military Town Advisor and me inviting us into their beautiful restaurant to enjoy a taste of what Ambar has to offer. We quickly responded: Yes! I had no idea what to expect of ... 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

Grocery shopping is an inevitable must on everyone's to do list. Each week is different for me and sometimes I want to make one large run to the store and be done, and then other times I want to get a few high quality meats from one store and the rest from another store. If you are like me and like to get different items from different stores, here is a list including specialty grocery stores in Virginia Beach, big box stores, and local commissaries. Hopefully this list helps you find what you need! Specialty Grocery Stores in Virginia Beach The Fresh Market - I absolutely love this grocery s... read more

The Village at Shirlington is a place you can eat indoors or dine outdoors, walk the lovely little streets, shop at a boutique, and have a cup of coffee. You can catch a movie at the movie theater that shows second run films. Shop at the grocery store, fill a prescription at the drug store, or borrow a book from the Shirlington Branch Library. If you choose to live in Shirlington you can walk to all of these amenities. There are ample condos and townhouses to choose from for housing in Shirlington. This would be an ideal place for someone who is single, married without children, or a geograph... read more