Monthly Archives: May 2009
Help! My Kids Need Their Hair Cut!
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER GELORMINE
As a parent, there are many milestones that we anticipate for our children: first time rolling over; taking their first steps;...
Nani Kore? Goya
CONTRIBUTED BY STACI HAWLEY
Goya. Pronounced (goooy-yah). When I first heard the name, I was wondering how it related to my favorite canned food brand....
The Chinese Dragon
CONTRIBUTED BY DASHA GARIEPY
If you're in the Courtney/McT area looking for a decent meal for a decent price, the Chinese Dragon is the place...
Vortex Art – Henna Tattoos
CONTRIBUTED BY JOELLE YAMADA
***WARNING*** Big BELLIES Ahead -- May not be suitable for the faint of heart!
Four years ago during my first pregnancy, I...
Japanese Post Offices, Banks, and Delivery Service
CONTRIBUTED BY KANDY
As an American here, I have depended on the Community Bank, G.I Bill Pay and Military Postal Service for most of my...
Roadtripping With Kids on Okinawa
CONTRIBUTED BY HEATHER GELORMINE
If you've gone anywhere on Okinawa, then you know that it can take awhile to get there. Sometimes even just making...
Sachi’s Japanese Antiques
Editor's Note: Thanks to Tamara for leaving the following information in our comments. Sachi's was closed down but appears to have reopened. Here's what...
How to clean your Japanese Air Conditioner
CONTRIBUTED BY KANDY
The weather seems to have changed from crisp mornings and breezy nights to just humid. If you live off-base, you probably have...
PCS With A Twist!
CONTRIBUTED BY DASHA GARIEPY
A couple of weeks ago I received the above invitation from my friend (and next door neighbor) Michela. She throws the...
A-Price
CONTRIBUTED BY LARISSA TRAQUAIR
This week's post is a stretch for me as I don't spend much time in places such as these! My partner-in-crime, Dasha,...
Working on Becoming Me: New Orders
CONTRIBUTED BY JOELLE YAMADA
We’ve still got a year to go, but recently my husband received an email from his detailer (Navy speak for the...
Fall Back, Pinworm Forward!
CONTRIBUTED BY STACI HAWLEY
Last spring when Sebastian came home with a tiny looking medical "something"- I wasn't sure what it was. Hmm...I opened the small...
Tadake Falls
CONTRIBUTED BY STEVEN SABALAN
{Editor's Note: This post was originally titled 'Todokori-no-Taki', but we have since discovered this is actually Tadake Falls. We've renamed it...
Upuraya
CONTRIBUTED BY KELLY GARCIA
Crispy breadsticks!
Hearty Pasta!
UPURAYA!
Upuraya is a good gosh darn restaurant--one I'm adding to my rotation of regulars. For even on a...
La Cucina
CONTRIBUTED BY LARISSA TRAQUAIR
I seem to be on a roll in finding cute boutiques to shop in lately and this one is no exception! ...
Verizon Phone Service on Kadena
CONTRIBUTED BY KANDY
In a community, confusion and frustration is common during times of change. A positive outcome of these feelings is unity in finding...