Blog Posts in "Things To Do"

Everyone always refers to Fort Leonard Wood as Fort Lost in the Woods , and rightfully so. Until we actually got here, I really didn’t believe all the hype. My husband had been stationed here for training a few years back and I would occasionally fly in on the weekends to visit him. I always thought it was a nice area. Maybe not a ton to do, but it was survivable. Fast forward three and a half years, and two kids later. We’re now at Fort Leonard Wood full-time. I stay home with the girls while hubs goes to work. I no longer get to fly out once the weekend is over and now I have two little one... read more

I love Colorado Springs. It’s my hometown, and in my opinion, being stationed there is amazing. You’re at the front door of the Rocky Mountains, in the state with the lowest obesity rate in the country (CBS News), with great schools and a fabulous area to raise a family. However, PCS’ing can tug on those wallet-strings, so if you’re new to the Springs, here are some ideas to get your kiddos out and about for free! Activities in Colorado Springs Tour the Olympic Training Center Colorado Springs is home to the Olympic Training center, the facilities that train our go-for-gold athletes. Where be... read more

We have lived in Pensacola for just over 3 years and have really enjoyed our time here. In typical Florida fashion, the summers are hot and humid and the winters are mild. I've put together a list of outdoor activities in Pensacola Fl so you can enjoy your time there, just like I did. Beaches in Pensacola The beaches here on the Gulf are gorgeous. Blue water and white sand as far as the eye can see. As an active duty military family, you can get a free pass for the state parks. We love to use our pass at Johnson’s Beach in Perdido Key . They have bathrooms, covered pavilion areas and you have... read more

Stationed in the Washington DC area ? Looking for something unique and fun to do ? Want a place that you can enjoy as a family or as an adult ? You need to visit Old Town Alexandria ! (Known as Old Town to the Locals) 1. Shopping in Old Town Shopping is fun & a pleasant experience in Old Town. Whether you are looking for unique boutiques with household decorations, adult clothing, baby items, or a private book store, all of these are available as you walk down King Street in Old Town. Big name stores such as GAP , Banana Republic , Anthropologie , and LOFT can be found in Old Town. Choose a ... read more

Must Love Dogs I love my dogs Aspen Raine a Gold Retriever Mix and Roman Ulysess a Siberian Husky. They complete our home. The best thing about moving to Pensacola is there are some pretty great places you can take your pet for some fun recreation. Most of the city is very pet friendly and I have found some great dog parks in Pensacola that I'd like to share. 1. Dog Park at Lake Frederic on NAS Pensacola (East of Sherman Marina) Free easy access dog beach. It’s been litter free every time I’ve visited. The parking can be difficult when it’s a busy weekend. I normally go to this beach just to ... read more