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Spring has finally arrived in Michigan with temperatures reaching into the low 80’s on the sunniest of days. My family has caught spring fever something feirce. We just want to spend our days playing outside, doing yard work, barbecuing and … Read more
In the Black Hills of South Dakota stands the world’s largest mountain carving – The Crazy Horse Memorial. Together, sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski and Chief Henry Standing Bear created this incredible work of art in memory of the Lakota leader Crazy … Read more
Located high above the Carmel Highlands bluffs, Pacific’s Edge restaurant eloquently pairs unmatched views of the Big Sur coastline with sensational California Coastal cuisine for a ‘foodie’ experience that’s unlike anywhere else. A Four Diamond award winner, Pacific’s Edge gains … Read more
As a travel mom it quickly becomes apparent which products really help make travel easier and which products make it worse. A stroller is an essential travel companion but with so many styles and designs out there – from three … Read more
Preparing for a wedding is just about clinically insane. Lists become the friend you never knew you loved and still everything is missing when you need it most. One of the best ways to combat “it was just here” syndrome … Read more
For decades Americans have been told that to live a healthy lifestyle and remain physically fit we must follow one simple rule: eat less and exercise more. But the problem isn’t that simple, and isn’t that the way it usually … Read more
The United States has the highest infant death rate in the industrial world, with over 11,000 newborn babies surviving less than their first 24 hours each year. It’s a shockingly sad statistic, especially when compared to other nations, where America … Read more
The last 50 years of General Hospital have been unforgettable with characters like Luke Spencer, Lila Quartermaine, and Jasper Jacks, but they aren’t the only ones who have a starring role. The art department on GH has been keeping up with an … Read more
Destination weddings are a bridal trend that doesn’t appear to be letting up anytime soon. And why would they? Gorgeous carribean waters, fantastic weather, white sandy beaches and oh the tropical flowers. There are a lot of ways a beachy … Read more
There are over 150 people in my family going back only three generations. Unlike many families, we actually get together on a regular basis. More than that, my first cousins and I were raised like siblings with sleep overs and … Read more
Call Me Crazy: A Five Film is a movie made up of five short films that center around the topic of mental illness. Each segment is a stand-alone story; however, two of the storylines do cross over. No spoiler alerts … Read more
My mom has always preferred hand made mothers day cards – but what mom doesn’t? This year I was so excited to have my Zink hAppy for Mothers Day so I could create a truly customized mothers day card. With … Read more
Goodwill has been around since 1902, but with the help of hipsters, new trends, and the lingering poor economy, their network of nonprofit thrift shops have seen a new revival that not only helps shoppers save money, but contribute towards … Read more
Like it or not, television is inescapable. The key is learning how to use it wisely especially when it comes to our impressionable young children. Television is best used when it’s a learning tool. Talk about the message the show is … Read more
Whether we’re exploring our home states or boarding planes to far away lands, the Surf and Sunshine team is composed of women (moms) who LOVE to travel. While I’ve just started on my traveling journey I’ve been on some … Read more
Only a short flight away from Europe but with a distinctly different culture, the North African country of Tunisia is a low-cost holiday destination with a difference. As renowned for its beaches as it is for its wealth of historic … Read more