Got kids and want to do something fun you and your kids will enjoy? Then you’ve come to the right place. In addition to the zoos, parks, and bike trails, in Manhattan, you’ll find activities packed with history and learning opportunities. There are several Kid-Friendly activities near Fort Riley in…
Month: December 2018
LIFESTYLE
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Why do Americans Fear Everything?
A few days ago I had a passing conversation that bothered me. Someone posted “a problem” in a Facebook group. She said that after making her profile public, she was getting a lot of friend requests from the Middle East. And now she was concerned for her family’s safety. I…
PLACES
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The Best Shopping in Istanbul Turkey
Shopping for Turkish souvenirs in Istanbul, Turkey can be fun, cheap, historic, and delicious. Street vendors, shopping malls and centuries-old markets sell treasures that will remind you of your travels. Whether it’s something fun, edible or just pretty, shopping in Istanbul is an adventure you won’t soon forget.
CULINARY TRAVEL
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Best Ethnic & Locally-Owned Restaurants in Manhattan KS
Thankfully, you don’t have to eat in a box in Manhattan, Kansas if you don’t want to. Skip the chain and fast-food restaurants. Here are 6 of the best ethnic and locally-owned restaurants in the Fort Riley/ Manhattan area. The Best Locally-Owned Restaurants Fort Riley, Manhattan and Junction City…
MILITARY SPOUSE BLOG
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Military OPSEC Tips: How to Make Your Blog Compliant
Hey Military Spouse Bloggers— has your husband come home after receiving a OPSEC compliance briefing on your blog? Lol, we’ll both admit to being a bit nervous. I had no idea anybody was reading my blog for security reasons. I dabble in a lot of things— travel, food and wine, the…
MILITARY RELATED
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The Best Home Inventory Apps
One of the hardest things about a PCS move is keeping track of all of your belongings and staying organized. Using a mobile app is a great way to deal with both of these issues. Here are six useful home inventory apps you can install to make your move less…
LIFESTYLE
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My Fight With Depression and Suicide
It might surprise some that I survived not one but two deep depressive episodes. Depression is a serious condition many of us have to deal with. However until recently, especially throughout the military, it was considered a weakness. Your mental health, like your body and soul, needs exercise too.
MILITARY RELATED
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Getting Settled After a Military Move
Getting Settled After a Military Move I am always anxious about Getting Settled in After a Military Move. From the outside, everything looks good. But the triad of who I am as a person is incomplete. Because inside my soul, I haven’t caught up with my mind and body moving…
