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Hidden Gems in Clovis, New Mexico
You'll never end up in Clovis, New Mexico on vacation. If you are in Clovis, it's because you live here. It's not a stop on the way to a vacation spot and it's not anywhere you would actually want to visit. So if you're reading this, I know you're a resident. Don't fret, I've got the low down on the hidden gems that will make you feel good about your time in Clovis whether it's for a year or two or twelve. These aren't in any particular order, just make sure you check them all out during your time in the land of "entrapment".
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Surviving Cannon Air Force Base one Coffee Shop at a time
Coffee is life, and I'm filling you in on the local coffee shops to keep your sanity during your time at Cannon. While Clovis lacks options for shopping, it actually has an abundance of coffee shops. Our squadron wives meet every Wednesday morning for coffee and we alternate shops so I have been to all of these!
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Things to do in Amarillo, Texas
They say say everything is bigger in Texas and I completely agree. Amarillo is one of the closest big cities to where we lived at Cannon Air Force Base so we traveled often over the years. Here are some things we had fun doing
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Date Night Restaurants in Tacoma
Of course we all love our kiddos, but sometimes it's nice to have a dinner without tantrums, begging them to eat, and listening to Mickey Mouse Clubhouse playing on your phone. So here's some restaurants I recommend for date nights in the Tacoma (in no particular order)!
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Things to do in Roswell, New Mexico
If you are an alien then you most likely arrived here on earth when your UFO crashed in Roswell in 1947. If you're headed back to visit or to fix up your ship so you can finally go home, I've got some recommendations on things to do in the area.
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Activities for Kids in Clovis, New Mexico
When we arrived at Cannon Air Force Base in 2015 there was not a lot for kiddos to do, indoors in particular. Lots of days it will be too cold, too hot or too windy to play outside so thankfully there are quite a few options now!
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Shopping in Snohomish
Historic Downtown Snohomish is one of the cutest towns we have visited so far in Washington! They have so many shops to browse and quite a few local restaurants, bakeries, and coffee shops. Visit this cute town approximately an hour and a half away from Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
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Eight Things You Must Do While Visiting Seattle
Seattle is easily recognized by the Space Needle but there is so much more to the city than that! We live just 45 minutes from the Seattle so we are able to visit often. Whether you're going for the weekend or just a day, here's some things we love to do!
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Things to do in the Tacoma Museum District
The Museum district of Tacoma is primarily located on Pacific Avenue. There are quite a few museums to choose from and plenty of restaurants, coffee shops, and stores to browse. Conveniently located next to public transportation and lots of parking lots, this is a happening area. There are lots of students around since the campus is also located here.
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Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival
I'm so glad we were able to make it the last weekend this year. The beauty of these flowers is unlike anything I've ever seen before. The colors pop against the green and the background of the mountains. It is so beautiful.
