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The holidays are over, and we are stuck in the purgatory of late winter. It is too early to get excited about summer and for those of us in cold states, we are over the wonder of snow. So what … Read more
Today’s families are more active than ever and it seems that despite family size shrinking, cars no longer fit the bill for our lifestyles. Instead, more of us are looking into the crossover and SUV market in order to find … Read more
Dancing shows like So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing with the Stars have taken televisions by storm. Admit it, they have inspired you to cha-cha across the living room once or twice. No one is blaming you, not … Read more
Whether you’re watching a movie, checking on directions, or just taking a few selfies, your smartphone has become an indispensable travel companion. Join us as we look at the numerous ways mobile devices can add to the fun while you’re on … Read more
Shopping for today’s kids isn’t easy. With what seems to be a billion different options lining the toy shelves and even more displayed on virtual shelves, knowing what gift to buy that won’t end up at the bottom of the … Read more
Disney-Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever changed life on Earth missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? An interesting question to ask and explore, but unfortunately one that The Good … Read more
“Get outside!” My mother would shout, as my five siblings and I ran around the house in a cartoon cloud of dust and chaos. There were six of us kids constantly on the go during my childhood, and my love … Read more
It’s the smell of the pine forest that I notice as I steel myself to step off the narrow wooden platform 200 feet off the ground, with nothing but a wire cable and a pair of carabiners between me and … Read more
Lately there has been a notable crispness in the air that I haven’t felt in month. That, along with the variety of pumpkin-flavored treats that seem to be popping up everywhere, it would seem that Autumn is upon us. It’s … Read more
Swatch and Sofia have formed The Proyecto Sofia Mulanovich. This project is meant to identify talented surfers in Peru from all different socio-economic backgrounds and give these children the chance to improve their skills and go after their dreams of … Read more
It seems that Florida finally got on board with fall now that October has officially arrived. In the mornings there is a soft nip in the air and a briskness in the breeze that is a welcome respite from the heat … Read more
Like many classic Disney films, they hold a special place in our hearts. It isn’t hard to recite your favorite movie, hero, villain, or song. But something happened at Disney Animation in the early 90s when the animated movie musicals … Read more
This post brought to you by Visit Gulf County. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Surf and Sunshine. When our family moved from Michigan to Florida at the beginning of this year we couldn’t have been more … Read more
Letting your kids document your vacation through photo and video is one of the coolest travel parenting ideas I’ve seen floating around the internet lately. My five year old is taking after her mom’s interest in photography and can often … Read more
Over the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to experience a variety of kids clubs facilities around the world during our family travels. Some are free, some require a fee, some are dismal dungeons and some are completely non-existent. While … Read more
Wailea is a resort community on the south side of Maui, Hawaii. Wailea has some of the most beautiful golden-sand beaches in the country, and is also known for its luxury hotels such as the Hotel Wailea, resorts and condos. … Read more