Blog Posts for North Island NAS in Local Businesses

When we first moved to Southern California from Upstate New York, we decided to put ourselves on a strict budget. Back then, we were a family of five with another on the way. We had some idea how to budget and buy only what we need, but SoCal ended up being more expensive. We kept our rent under our BAH, so we were a little ahead, but we quickly learned a few things to help save. There are three very expensive necessities in SoCal: water, milk and gas. SAVING IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: Fill up on base . It’s worth waiting in line for $.10 under gas stations out in town. Grocery shop at the Commi... read more

If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram @ChelseaRhane, it's no secret that I miss San Diego. I'm fortunate to travel back, for work, a few times a year. During the 5 years I lived there, I quickly and easily compiled my list of favorite things to visit and places to eat. Whether you live there, are moving there or just visiting - you must visit these places! My Favorite Top 10 Things To Do in San Diego #1 Kinaly Thai Best pad thai ever. Seriously, ever. It's authentic and amazing. Don't say you want it spicy, say you want about a 3 on a scale of 1-10. Be safe and get a 2. We thought we were ... read more