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We are excited to announce our partnership with Studio Sweat onDemand, the premier online fitness streaming company. I was introduced to SSOD a couple years ago when our spin class was cancelled at our local military base due to budget cuts. I decided to buy a Spinning bike, the brand used on base along with a one-year membership to SSOD, a recommendation from a trainer. It was one of the best decisions of my life. The team at SSOD is amazing. The convenience of streaming awesome workouts with the community feel has been a blessing. I am very excited to share this opportunity with fellow mili... read more

It certainly is a difficult time for everyone. This Sunday is Easter, a time often spent with family, friends and community. This Easter will be a much different one than anyone has experienced. It will be a time spent social distancing at home with immediate family. But, you can still show someone you care about them by sending them a special gift. ProFlowers is offering a 15% savings on Easter Flowers and Gifts this year. They have some beautiful selections. If you are looking to send something special this year to someone you love. Here are some of our favorites.....there are tons of beaut... read more

(News Release Exchange) Heroes come in all sizes, and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is celebrating the youngest among us throughout April, the Month of the Military Child. (Image courtesy of Exchange) With the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Exchange has implemented new strategies to bring the fun to military children all over the world by taking the celebration online. The Exchange is leaning forward to salute military kids for their courage, resiliency and service—because they serve, too. “Sometimes the sacrifices of military kids aren’t as visible as those of their parents,” said Ai... read more

Virginia Living Museum is one of our families most favorite places to visit in Hampton Roads. We have been visiting for years. The Coronavirus pandemic has led many museums, amusement parks, retail to close their doors due to social distancing. Many businesses have found ways to stay connected to their patrons during this difficult time. I absolutely love what the VLM is doing. We are getting an inside glimpse into things about the museum we would normally not be able to experience. There is always a silver lining. Here is what Virginia Living Museum is doing to stay connected Visit us VIRTUA... read more

Nauticus Launches Sea Creature Contest to Engage Families During School Closures Deep sea creatures have been social distancing for thousands of years, and now regional students and families will have an opportunity to imagine, create, and design their own aquatic animals from home. Nauticus has launched its first annual DEEP SEA TRASH CREATURE CONTEST in answer to a need for home-based, educational content due to school closures associated with COVID-19. To enter the contest, families must research the unique adaptations animals utilize to survive in the deep ocean. Then, using recyclable ma... read more