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I’m so grateful to live in a place where it feels like summer nine months of the year but there is something particularly special about the months of June, July and August that inspire people to get social. Summer is … Read more
You can tell summer is here by the contents of my freezer, cold is IN and anything “hot” is out. The kids feel the same way and we’ve been blowing through the ice pops at an incredible pace though I … Read more
One of the great parts of summer is being able to spend time with your family having fun outdoors. And though a camping trip may have the appeal of a wild adventure, the potential chaos is enough to drive any … Read more
Take a peek in my shoe closet and you will find pair after pair of plain, black, flip flops. They’re my shoe of choice and I wear them all year round. Unfortunately, they aren’t the most supportive shoe in the … Read more
This post brought to you by Stride Rite. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Surf and Sunshine. Summer is here and you know what that means, it’s time to let the adventures begin! We kicked things off … Read more
This post brought to you by IHG Rewards Club. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Surf and Sunshine. I’ve always wanted to travel for as long as I can remember, but it always seemed like a “someday”, until suddenly, … Read more
Can you hear that? It’s the sound of kids shifting in their seats, watching the clock tick down as the final moments of the school year run out releasing them for a summer of fun. If you’re like a number … Read more
Just one more month before the school doors open, releasing thousands of students for summer vacation. Our last summer passed by in a whirl and I have a hard time remembering the quality moments. I would like to make more … Read more
Summer has finally arrived! I couldn’t be more excited for warm weather, days by the pool and afternoons at the beach. But before I can partake in any of the fun, I have to buckle down and get our new … Read more
Every phone owner has a few basic concerns: a dead battery, no service and damage to the phone via its screen or from water. This is especially concerning during summer or if you have young children. We’re spending our days at … Read more
Woohoo! School is out and summer has aaarrrriiivvveeeddd! Most families are kicking off the summer travel seasons this holiday weekend. To make sure you’re prepared, Mrs. Potato Head wants to share her expert travel and packing tips. MRS. POTATO HEAD’S TRAVEL AND PACKING … Read more
We are a family of grilling fools. Lucky for us, it doesn’t have to be summer to fire up the grill with our year round southern California sunshine. Even when Ben is gone, I always love firing up the grill … Read more
Summer is here and you know what that means! It’s time for backyard barbecues, summer sangria recipes, weddings, family reunions, and summer soirees. I love how summer not only brings sunshine and family memory making opportunities, but also all … Read more
One of the things that make Kebabs so great is that they start with a simple base and they can be taken in almost any direction. At it’s most simple a Kebab is a Middle Eastern dish of pieces of … Read more
I have summer fever! School is out in less than a month and we’re starting it off with a camping trip that next weekend. It’s going to be a great way to start our summer vacation but it’s just one … Read more
Did you know Sangria is a beverage originating from Spain and Portugal? At first I found this surprising but Spain is the number 3 country in the world for producing wine. It makes sense that they would be pioneers in many of … Read more