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Summer is half over and if you aren’t already ramping up to get back into the school routine, chances are you will be soon. Fall is around the corner and then come the holidays. While those long, carefree vacations are … Read more
“Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.” Harry Langdon Heeding the lessons of failure and using them to keep trudging towards success is probably one of the most difficult tasks in life. We give in to fear or … Read more
Christmas is a time for traditions. Perhaps one of the most time-honored traditions is that of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s immortal ballet, The Nutcracker. Since its debut in 1892, The Nutcracker has been performed at Christmastime on countless stages around the … Read more
Solar power is emerging as an important renewable energy source that produces no pollution and has vast potential. The sun sits over 90 million miles away from the earth, but it only takes sunlight roughly ten minutes to travel that … Read more
It is fall and that means a couple of things…holidays, pumpkin spice flavored everything, sweater weather, and Football!! It is the season of tailgating and tackling. Football is a symbol of American athleticism and the whole reason the term “for … Read more
The Polynesian culture is defined by a oneness with nature, and it has played a large role in the evolution of religion and related practices within the culture. These traditions honored the milestones of life while incorporating the organic elements … 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
Let’s be honest, although Disney’s 1950 animated feature Cinderella is considered a ‘classic’ by today’s standards, there isn’t much about the characters or story that modern audiences would celebrate. Cinderella is a feckless dreamer who sings through her sorrows until … Read more
A live-action feature inspired by the classic fairy tale, “Cinderella” brings to life the timeless images from Disney’s 1950 animated masterpiece as fully-realized characters in a visually-dazzling spectacle for a whole new generation. A few weeks ago I had the … Read more
This post brought to you by Buca di Beppo®. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Surf and Sunshine. The holidays are a time for family. It’s a time when families overcome distance, time and money to be … Read more
Today, June 25th, marks Paddington Bear’s 56th birthday! Where does the time go? The adorable Paddington Bear has been entertaining children with his stories for more than half a century, and there is more to come. In honor of his … Read more
What is one of the best things about vacation…? The food! No cooking, no washing dishes and ordering local cuisine. It is one of the small things that makes me appreciate a vacation that much more. At the Disney Aulani … Read more
Some of the best restaurants in California can be found in Newport Beach. The affluent city known for its boats, beaches and beautiful Balboa Island has a variety of exceptional eateries that captures both the elegance and laid-back style of … Read more
Halloween is a big deal around our house. We love the chance to dress up in costumes and get silly for the night but it wouldn’t be any fun by ourselves. We lure our friends over for an annual Halloween … Read more
By now you have probably heard of my long list of, what we’re going to call, technological failures. Through no fault of my own (total lie) I have obliterated more costly smartphones than I care to think about. With each … Read more
The Happiest Place on Earth just became a bit spookier as Halloween has officially taken over the Disney parks! Filled with special treats, attractions, shows and surprises, there’s spirited fun for the whole family to enjoy this Halloween season. Each … Read more