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This giveaway has ended! We are doing a $25 Visa Gift Card Giveaway. I know your time is valuable and it takes time to sit down and write a review, so hopefully this Giveaway will make it worth your time. Criteria : Reviews are about 'where to live' in military towns. You can leave information about a neighborhood, subdivision, condominium/townhouse, apartment complex, and on-base military housing. Review location needs to be a town that has a military base nearby. How to Enter: 1. Go to http://www.militarytownadvisor.com/write-review/ 2. Choose a type of review (neighborhood, area of town, a... 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

The holidays are quickly approaching and ‘tis the season to shop! A day trip East to the charming town of Franklin, TN is well worth the 1 hour 15 minute drive as you’re sure to stock up on thoughtfully unique gifts for everyone on your list. You’ll feel the holiday spirit as you stroll down Main Street in Historic Downtown Franklin, popping into the unique shops lining the way. If you’re shopping for the chic home goods enthusiast on your list, The Iron Gate , where you’ll find beautifully fragrant candles and home sprays to luxurious furniture and home décor, will be your one stop shop. For... read more

I received an email the other day from a fellow military spouse who asked me to read her children's book. She explained this book was different than other children's books because it deals with the struggles children face during a deployment. Typically, I don't do book or product reviews, but I thought it was important to support other military spouses. I created MilitaryTownAdvisor.com with the goal to help military families and hopefully employ military spouses one day. To stay true to my goals, I offered to write a few comments about her book. About the Author Acacia Slaton Beumer www.laun... read more