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Fort Drum, also known as the Army's Best Kept Secret, is located in upstate New York. When my husband called me to tell me we had received orders there, I was shocked to find out it even existed! Being our first army post, we were unsure of the surrounding areas and elected to live on-post. Over the three years that we were there, we learned and visited the most popular areas off-post as well as all of the neighborhoods on-post. On-Post Housing Near Ft Drum On post housing is broken up into four different communities: Monument Ridge, Adirondack Creek, Crescent Woods, and Rhicard Hills . We li... read more

The holidays can be an extra busy time for so many people but if you happen to have some free time, there are tons of things to do and holiday activities in Omaha! I have compiled just a short list of fun holiday activities to check out, but rest assured there are many, many things you could do! In no particular order: Miracle on Farnam Head to Midtown Crossing and check out the 20 window displays created by Omaha companies and artists. It runs from November 23-January 1 st . Extra bonus is the restaurants and cafes nearby you can check out before or after. My children absolutely loved it las... read more

I have put together a list of best date night restaurants in Virginia Beach , best date night restaurants in Norfolk , best italian , best chinese and now I've put together a list of best seafood in Virginia Beach. Living on the Chesapeake Bay and near the Oceanfront gives our area some fantastic seafood. Check out these restaurants for the best seafood in Virginia Beach. Photo from Chick's Oyster Bar Best Seafood in Virginia Beach Oceanfront Area Rudee's on the Inlet - Rudee's is located on Rudee's Inlet near the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. When the weather is warm, eat on their outdoor deck ... read more

Welcome, Fall! After a long hot summer it is finally beginning to feel like fall here in Middle Tennessee! While we enjoy the warm days and cool nights that autumn has finally decided to bless upon us, it is a perfect time to get out and enjoy some fabulous fall activities in Clarksville. Honeysuckle Hill Farm For a day trip sure to please both adults and children alike, head out to Honeysuckle Hill Farm to enjoy all of your favorite seasonal classics. At this 34-acre Springfield farm, the whole family can enjoy corn mazes , hayrides , the pumpkin patch , petting farm , apple orchard , and mu... read more

As a military spouse and dealing with my husbands crazy schedule, I have learned that we are often pulled in different directions and need to make time for each other. After 8 years of marriage, we have found that a good date night helps us reconnect. Our favorite date nights usually consist of good food and wine paired with great conversation. I have put together a list of the best restaurants in Virginia Beach, especially for a date night. Cobalt Grill Best Restaurants in Virginia Beach (these restaurants are in no particular order) Cobalt Grill - This is my favorite restaurant in all of Vi... read more