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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

LEGOLAND California is located in Carlsbad: North County, San Diego. With over 60 rides, shows and attractions geared for kids ages 2-12, LEGOLAND is perfect for locals and tourists. We purchased an annual pass before my husband deployed and it was a great investment. Sometimes annual passes for amusement parks only get used once or twice a year, but since LEGOLAND is about 5 minutes from the front gate of Camp Pendleton, and 20-30 minutes from San Diego, it's easy to get to and makes for a great afternoon when the kids are bored. I've stopped by for a few hours after school with my son and g... 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

There are very few rainy days in San Diego. Whether it's raining, a rare very hot day or just time for indoor fun, San Diego has plenty of options for kids indoor play, while parents can relax with a cup of joe. Each of these places offer some serious fun for kids of all ages, classes and camps. They all offer a café for snacks and beverages and seating where mom can watch her children while enjoying some much needed coffee. (Socks are required at all the play areas!) 1. Kid Ventures is a kids indoor play center withtwo locations in Chula Vista and Pacific Beach. Kid Ventures offer camps, a p... 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