Blog Posts tagged in "Jacksonville"

There really are things to do in Jacksonville. Hire a babysitter and head out for the night! Jacksonville is a small town but there are still plenty of things to do in Jacksonville, NC for date night! Almost every major chain restaurant can be found on Western Boulevard : Chili’s , Olive Garden , Cheddars , Longhorn Steakhouse , Red Lobster , Cracker Barrell and more! We frequent Chili’s and Cracker Barrel, but our favorite date night restaurant is Hakata. Dinner Hakata is a short drive from Western Boulevard, on Onslow Drive. It is a Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar. Both the sushi and the ... read more

Whether you're looking to shop under the sun or in a climate-controlled environment, options are abundant when it comes to shopping in Jacksonville, FL. Outdoor Shopping in Jacksonville Enjoy a plethora of dining and shopping Jacksonville's outdoor lifestyle mall St. John’s Town Center , conveniently located off of 9A. Ilove that you can drive up to a store and quickly run in and get what you need, without the hassle of going through an entire mall just to get to one store.As a mom with young children, I love that Old Navy and Target are just a few stores apart. I can park my car in one place... read more

May 9-12, 2013: The Players Championship THE PLAYERS Championship is offering free tickets for military (active duty) and discounted tickets for veterans. THE PLAYERS Championship has been one of the PGA TOUR 's most coveted titles. Held annually in May, THE PLAYERS is one of the most anticipated tournaments on the PGA TOUR calendar, boasting not only the strongest field but also the biggest purse on the PGA TOUR. THE PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass is a golf course built with both the pros and the fans in mind. The course, owned by the PGA TOUR, first hosted THE PLAYERS in 1982 and is... read more

A fun beach day at Naval Station Mayport beach When you are stationed at Naval Station Mayport , naturally, one of the main things to do is to go to the beach. With miles and miles of various types of beach experiences, you have a lot of options. I was typically going to the beach with my kids because my dear husband was constantly working or deploying during our 3-year department head tour there. Going to the beach with two young children and one mommy presents an interesting beach experience. The beach is fun and relaxing, right? Ummm not exactly, however, I finally found the answer I neede... read more

Live at the beach while stationed at NAS Mayport, Florida! #1 Naval Station Mayport Base Housing The first thing I would suggest to anyone PCSing to Naval Station Mayport is to check out the new base housing ! It is amazing ! I am 100% serious when I say that Mayport's base housing starts right on the Atlantic Ocean . Now of course only a select few Admirals, Captains, and job specific houses are located ocean front but the rest of the on base housing is all within walking distance to the Atlantic Ocean. Lovely! #2 Schools for Naval Station Mayport Base Housing If you have school aged childre... read more