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Children's Museum of Virginia in Portsmouth Whether it's too hot and humid or we just need a change of scenery, the Children's Museum of Virginia in Portsmouth is a fun place to go. With two, newly renovated floors of activities for children, all ages will enjoy the hands-on museum. Children's museums are not your typical museums. If your tot loves choo choo trains, don't turn right as soon as you walk into the museum, or else you won't see the rest of the museum. Trust me. We were stuck in the train room forever. My advice? Turn right and head into the bubble room. Sounds Around: Enter a soo... read more

Liberty Station (formerly The Naval Training Center) San Diego (Image from http://libertystation.com/our-story/ ) If you live in, or are PCSing to, San Diego you will probably hear the words Liberty Station . Exactly where and what is Liberty Station? Liberty Station is the former Naval Training Center. It is located in the heart of Point Loma and is now the site of museums, art, shops, restaurants as well as a great green space that is perfect for dogs, people watching, family reunions and events. With 28 acres of beautifully renovated Spanish Revival architecture, NTC is a new landmark show... read more

Strawberries in San Diego It’s strawberry season in San Diego, and the best place to go is the Carlsbad Strawberry Company, across from LEGOLAND . After a hot day at Legoland we decided to stop into their stand to get a basket of fresh, juicy strawberries…and oh my, they were good! They were gone before we got on I-5. Picking strawberries in San Diego is a great tradition to start, or just a delicious snack. Carlsbad Strawberry Company is open 9am-5pm every day. The company has been in business for over 40 years. There are about 80 aces of strawberry fields and they harvest January through Ju... read more

Busch Gardens in Virginia Grab your free military tickets to Busch Gardens in Virginia and head back in time to the Old Europe-themed amusement park. Enjoy rides, roller coasters, KIDsiderate attractions, shows and tours. Some of our favorites things to do at Busch Gardens in Virginia: Sesame Street Forest of Fun: Have an exciting day on family friendly rides and playgrounds, then hang out with your favorite sesame street characters. Der Roto Baron : Preschool pilots will enjoy riding in the cockpit of a WWI fighter plane. Oktoberfest: Bavaria in Virginia. As you devour delicious German food,... read more

With weather like this, who isn’t in the mood for fresh veggies? I always am! And there are lots of Farmers Markets to visit in San Diego!Most farmers markets in San Diego offer CSA Boxes and take cash, debit or credit cards. The OB Farmers Market is my personal favorite and has a lot of activities. The s Escondido - Welk Village ** Coronado Escondido Mira Mesa Otay Ranch Pacific Beach ** UCSD/La Jolla Carlsbad Encinitas Ocean Beach Santee ** Carmel Valley Chula Vista El Cajon ** Horton Square Linda Vista ** North Park ** Oceanside CFM UTC ** Allied Gardens Borrego Springs Fallbrook Imperial ... read more