Blog Posts in "Things To Do"

If you’re a parent seeking activities for a day out with the kids, or just a child at heart, Nashville has more than enough attractions to satisfy a group of all ages. Fuel for the day A day that begins at the Pancake Pantry can’t be beat! Located in Hillsboro Village, this world famous eatery offers 24 delectable varieties of pancakes sure to please any picky eater’s palate. The Pancake Pantry has been family owned since its opening in 1961 and has kept true to its classic recipes ever since with local (and top secret!) ingredients. For a breakfast the whole family can enjoy, be sure to head... read more

Norfolk Botanical Garden When looking for a fun family friendly activity in Norfolk, I highly recommend the Norfolk Botanical Garden. The garden is hidden next to the Norfolk Airport off Azalea Garden Rd. Celebrating it's 75th year, the Norfolk Botanical Garden is a non-profit museum for plants. Spanning 155 acres and 12 miles of paved trails, it's a great place to spend a beautiful day. Our Favorite Spots at Norfolk Botanical Garden World of Wonders (WOW): A kids area with a water garden. On hot days let your kids run around the water garden, playhouse, go down the slide, and cool off at the... read more

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 Deployment Diatribes | Facebook | Twitter Erin is a parenting coach, writer, academic writing coach, Navy wife and mom ... 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