PLACES Family-Friendly Things to do Outdoors in Topeka, Kansas Posted on September 24, 2020June 28, 2024 Topeka is a great city to visit if you are stationed at Fort Riley. It’s only an hour away, and the drive takes you through some of the prettiest rolling hills and grasslands in northeast Kansas. Topeka has played a significant part in American history as well. And if that’s… Read more
LIFESTYLE 5 of My Favorite Places to Exercise in Manhattan Posted on August 31, 2020June 9, 2024 I am a military spouse, and one thing, and only one thing, is constant. Just when you get comfortable with where you live, it’s time to go. We’ve been here for more than 2 years now, and a routine has emerged. I know where the best places to eat, exercise,… Read more
MILITARY RELATED 17 Things to Know Before You PCS to Ft Riley Posted on August 16, 2020October 31, 2024 I admit I didn’t know much about Ft Riley or Manhattan, Kansas before we arrived. This post focuses specifically on the important things you should know about living on or near Ft Riley before you come here. Fact, opinion, or observation, here are 17 Things to Know Before You PCS… Read more
CULINARY TRAVEL Best Coffee Shops with Fast Wifi in Manhattan KS Posted on November 5, 2019June 9, 2024 Sometimes my best blogging ideas are born from necessity. Today it was where could I chill, enjoy something tasty and get fast, free Wi-Fi. Here are my favorite places for free Wi-Fi in Manhattan, KS and why I like them. Read more
CULINARY TRAVEL A Taste of Downtown: The Ultimate Food Lover’s Guide to Manhattan, Kansas Posted on June 6, 2019June 9, 2024 Yesterday Steven and I took part in the 6th Annual Taste of Downtown here in Manhattan, Kansas. Eleven downtown restaurants prepared a special tapas-like dish from their regular menus for participants to enjoy. It was the perfect way to sample some good food and a stroll through historic downtown Manhattan,… Read more
PLACES Romantic Getaways Soldier Time near Fort Riley Posted on February 14, 2019May 18, 2024 Looking for a little romance in the Flint Hills? Escape the monotony of Fort Riley and Manhattan. And immerse yourself in the romance of wildflowers, panoramic sunsets, and the wide-open plains. Relax in the heart of prairie country with a loved one on a romantic getaway in the Flint Hills of Kansas. Read more
PLACES Kid-friendly Activities Near Fort Riley Posted on December 25, 2018May 20, 2024 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… Read more
MILITARY RELATED Getting Settled After a Military Move Posted on December 2, 2018October 31, 2024 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… Read more