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What Co-Parenting Looks Like Across Separate Homes

by Jamie Creed | November 2, 2026 | Co-Parenting, Parenting | 0 Comments

Co-parenting across two homes works best when children know what to expect, and adults have reliable ways to exchange information. Each household can have its own personality, rules, and routines, but major differences in schedules or expectations may leave children...

How to Spot Minor Home Damage Before It Becomes Expensive

by Contributing Author | October 30, 2026 | Maintenance | 0 Comments

Minor home damage often looks harmless until it spreads into walls, floors, or structural supports. A thin crack may widen after months of soil movement, while a faint stain can signal water traveling behind the drywall. Quick attention usually keeps repairs smaller...

Acadian Oaks Breaks Ground on 137-Bed Healthcare Facility in Youngsville, Louisiana

by Jamie Creed | October 28, 2026 | Business, Health, Youngsvilles | 0 Comments

The new healthcare and rehabilitation facility will feature all-private rooms and is anticipated to open in late 2027. Youngsville, Louisiana, is welcoming another important development as Acadian Oaks Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center officially broke ground on...

What to Double-Check Before Leaving Home for Vacation

by Contributing Author | October 23, 2026 | Travel | 0 Comments

A vacation checklist should cover more than passports, reservations and packed bags. Your home also needs a quick inspection before you leave, especially if it will sit empty for several days. Taking care of electrical devices, alarms, cameras and locks can reduce...

Yu Kids Island – Yokosuka, Japan

by Jamie Creed | Asia, Infants & Toddlers, Japan, Kids, Life of Creed, Military Spouse, Nippon Explorer, Shopping, Things to Do with Kids, Yokosuka, Zushi

Just a quick post about a play area in Yokosuka. It is Yu Kids Island, located on the 2nd floor of Daiei Shoppers Plaza. It cost 300¥ for twenty minutes and 500¥ for unlimited play. The play area includes a couple of ball pits, a bouncy area, see-saw and other toys a...

Pizza, Pizza

by Jamie Creed | Kawasaki, Life of Creed, Nippon Explorer, Restaurants

Since the California Pizza Kitchen in Kawasaki is no longer open. I have been on a search for a new pizza spot. We have eaten at Napoli Pizzeria Cantina Italian Restaurant once for lunch and decided to give them another try for dinner. Napolia Pizzeria is located on...

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

by Jamie Creed | Japan, Asia, Kamakura, Life of Creed, Nippon Explorer, Temples & Shrines, Travel

Over the past couple of weeks I have been to the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine twice. It is time I post about my adventure. The shrine is located in Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan. It is only a short walk from the Kamakura train station. The main street leading up to...

Kamakura Museum

by Jamie Creed | Japan, Asia, Kamakura, Museums, Temples & Shrines, Travel

This afternoon, on a walk through parts of Kamakura, one of the things I came across was the Kamakura Museum. It cost 400 yen for an adult, you can go inside and see the exhibit. Photos were not allowed inside. But the museum houses sculptures, pictures, dolls, and...

Outback Steakhouse Japan

by Jamie Creed | Japan, Asia, Nippon Explorer, Restaurants, Shinagawa, Tokyo

In my latest food adventures, I went to a place I enjoyed eating at in the States – Outback Steakhouse. Well, Outback Steakhouse Japan, that is. There are a number of Outback Steakhouse's in Japan; I’ve eaten at two different locations and have plans to check out a...

Harley Davidson Shinjuku & Chianti-Quattro Shell Crab

by Jamie Creed | Japan, Asia, Motorcycles, Nippon Explorer, Restaurants, Shopping, Tokyo

Since B's birthday is coming up, I decided we would check out a new Harley Davidson (HD) shop. My pick was Harley Davidson Shinjuku. What a great shop and the customer service was amazing! AMAZING! We put the store phone number into our GPS to get there. Take note...

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