Seminyak Bali with kids and some warnings

Bali will forever be memorable because my sister met me there for our shared irish twin Birthday. The warm people, the colors, the culture and food were beyond amazing particularly in the area where we stayed in Seminyak. If you are a foodie and appreciate fine shopping this is where you will want…

4 days in Tokyo with kids

This was a major check off our list! We've lived in Okinawa for years and have never ever toured around mainland Japan. So finally its checked off and boy did we cram it in, thats how I roll. To be honest when I researched Tokyo and Kyoto, I fell hard for Kyoto. But we only had 4 days so one city at a time was our best option. But just so you know there is a bullet train between the two cities and it will take you 3 hours to get to Kyoto from Tokyo. I'm coming for you next Kyoto which is chock full of architecture, history, tradition and moves at a much slower pace, its old traditional Japan.

Gideon turns 11

This was quite simply the easiest and most enjoyable birthday party. The older we are getting both us and them the simplier the better. Gideon went for an art party hosted at the arts and crafts center on kadena Air force base. They made a craft, ate pizza, and cake. Success and fun had by all.

Top 6 things to do in Oahu with kids

This was my third trip to oahu! It's beautiful, breezy and dreamy as I remember it the first two times, but this time I was with my 5 and 10 year old! It's wonderful to experience this place through their eyes. Here's what we loved the most with recommendations for all the other great must-do things in Oahu too.

Our Memorial Day in Okinawa Japan

We've been in the Marine Corps for 15 years now and Memorial Day gets harder and harder. Knowing more people who we've loved and lost is painful and using Memorial Day to recognize their memory and sacrifice feels like some relief.

Koinobori in Okinawa

My favorite time of year in Okinawa is children's holiday called koinobori where they fly colorful flying carp banners to signify a hopeful future for children!! LOVE all that color!

DIY Wireless Light pendant

I thought long and hard about this one and am so excited to share with all you renters and military base home peps a DIY 3 part step way to hanging a pretty light fixture in your home!! You will be able to remove this when you move! Parts: Remote controlled lightbulb Lighting kit pretty basket- I go…

Hong Kong with kids. 3 day itinerary

This was our second time to Hong Kong, the first time I did a girls trip with Gideon who was just two! (I wore him in my backpack the entire time!!) This time around we only had 3 days and in retrospect adding one more day would have been perfect. This is a wild and crazy city with so much to see …