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Whether your soldier is stateside or abroad, sometimes you just have to get away with the girls and let your hair down. While Fort Campbell may sometimes feel as if in the middle of nowhere, a short 50 mile jaunt down I-24 East will land you in bustling Nashville, Tennessee. If you’re looking to get away for the day with your best girls, a ladies' day trip to Nashville is the perfect adventure. Located in the Green Hills area of Nashville, Hill Center is one of my favorite spots to spend a Saturday afternoon. This preppy chic shopping nirvana features popular clothing brands like Lululemon, F... read more

We know that military wives put their families before themselves. A few, great military spouse bloggers teamed up with us to give one lucky lady a $100 Sephora Gift Card. Sure, we could've picked a Visa Gift Card, but we didn't want you to go and pay bills or treat someone else. It's time to treat YOU. So enter to win on the Rafflecopter widget below and on your way down there, get to know these other awesome military spouse bloggers! Military Spouse Bloggers Erin, Navy Wife Erin is a parenting coach, writer, academic writing coach, Navy wife and mom to 4 sons (one who has Autism Spectrum Dis... read more

Ocean Breeze Waterpark in Virginia Beach With temperatures, heat index and frizzy hair rising, Ocean Breeze Waterpark is a great family friendly activity on a hot day in Virginia Beach. It's a medium-sized waterpark a couple of miles away from the Oceanfront, and within a mile from the Virginia Beach Aquarium . Often, waterparks are not toddler-friendly, but with the new addition of Buccaneer Bay, little pirates will have a blast at the waterpark. From little sprayers, a slide and tipping bucket, kids can climb to the top and slide down. Buccaneer Bay Rides and Attractions - Water slides: Sea... read more

There are two great festivals in El Paso that showcase Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. St. George “Feast in the Middle East” and St. Nicholas Greek Festival are held in the Summer. Both festivals are hosted by Orthodox Christian churches located within a few blocks of each other. The long lines are worth the wait for delicious food at both festivals in El Paso. Feast in the Middle East celebrates Middle Eastern cuisine with the community of El Paso and is held each May. Listen to live Arabic bands as you enjoy Kibbee, Tabouli, Meat Pies, homemade bread, Baklava, Symbosic and much more. You w... read more

Whether you’re an outdoor activity enthusiast or a gym lover, there are plenty of ways to stay active in the Fort Campbell area. Beginning on-post, the Fort Campbell MWR Recreation and Leisure office is a wonderful resource to utilize if you’re seeking fitness opportunities on Fort Campbell for sport or leisure. MWR operates and maintains over 18 recreational facilities including 6 physical fitness facilities (PFF), numerous athletic fields, complexes, and parks. In addition to these facilities, this office coordinates intramural athletics, sporting events, tournaments horseback riding, hunti... read more