Autumn Adventure: Two Military Spouses Explore Centralia Outlets
Emily and Jessica learned about the Centralia Outlets on DiscoverJBLM.com.
On a crisp autumn day, Emily and Jessica, both in their 20s, and military spouses at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), they decided to explore and do some shopping. Married to active-duty soldiers, the two women were ready to embrace the season by exploring Centralia Outlets in Centralia, WA, a fun 49 minute bonding drive from JBLM.
After hearing great things about the shopping options from other JBLM families, they set off down the I-5 corridor, eager to find fall fashion and seasonal home décor to cozy up their military housing. From pumpkin-scented candles to chunky sweaters, the outlets didn’t disappoint. Both Emily and Jessica found great deals at some of their favorite stores, turning their shopping day into an unforgettable autumn adventure.
Emily and Jessica, two military spouses from Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), had heard about Centralia Outletsthrough DiscoverJBLM.com and couldn’t wait to explore. On a brisk autumn day, they hopped into their car and made the short 49-minute drive along the I-5 corridor to Centralia, WA, ready for some retail therapy. As soon as they arrived, they were greeted by the charming atmosphere of more than 30 stores, all offering fantastic outlet prices.
After exploring the Columbia Sportswear store for outerwear perfect for the rainy Pacific Northwest weather, Emily and Jessica took a coffee break at Fiddler’s Coffee, fueling up for round two of their shopping spree. This is a well known start point to begin a day of shopping and fun! The day was filled with laughs, incredible bargains, and some memorable autumn-themed purchases.
The two friends continued their shopping adventure at some of the outlets’ popular spots, like Pendleton, where they found cozy fall essentials like wool blankets and scarves. At the Nike Factory Store, they snagged new athletic wear for their weekend hikes, while New Balance offered deals that were too good to pass up on stylish sneakers. With their carts filling up, they moved on to Bath & Body Works, indulging in pumpkin-scented candles and fall-themed body care products.
Their final stop was at Country Cousin Restaurant, where they enjoyed hearty comfort food and grabbed some delicious apple butter from the gift shop to take home. Satisfied and loaded with bags of fall fashion and home décor, the two friends knew this day at Centralia Outlets was one of their best autumn adventures yet.
As they returned to JBLM with bags full of stylish finds and festive decorations, they knew this fall day would stand out as one of their favorite experiences as military spouses exploring the Pacific Northwest.