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From combat to ankles boots to riding boots, never under estimate the power of a classic pair of boots. Personally, knee high riding boots are my favorite and a fall staple, but a cute pair of lace up leather combat … Read more
Over the last five years, Surf and Sunshine grew from a venture into the unknown to a full-time job depending on a team of talented contributors lending their voices on topics such as travel, entertainment, technology, DIY, parenting, and recipes. … Read more
Be honest, how many of this list of 20 things every mother does while cleaning the house, are you guilty of? When you find yourself cleaning the same rooms of your house nearly every single day, you start to notice … Read more
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Foster Grant Readers. No one likes to admit they’re getting older or gasp! that it might be time for readers. Lucky for us, reading glasses aren’t what they used … Read more
Sight Word Games are a super way to help engage children learning to read. Our Sight Word Parking Lot Game is perfect for those that are on the cusp of early reading, but may find themselves more interested in other … Read more
Discovering the gender of your baby is one of the most exciting moments in parenthood, and to be able to share the moment in a celebration is such an amazing feeling. Carrying a child is such a magical and strange … Read more
The biggest regret I have from my wedding day is that I didn’t get married on the beach. At the time, I was very young and not even sure who I really was, and I was certain if I didn’t … Read more
Back to School is on just about every parent’s mind right, but what about the younger children who aren’t quite ready for school yet? While it is easy to get caught up in preparing your school age child for the … Read more
I remember being about ten years old and crying in a dressing room about a dress I so badly wanted. It had been a beautiful shade of hunter green with an off-the-shoulder design and a little bow in the front. … Read more
If you ask a group of parents to share their most memorable hospital visits, chances are, almost everyone is going to have a story. It seems that finding yourself in the doctor’s office or emergency room in a predicament you … Read more
Are you one of the many people that have found it easier to shop online for household products? Why drive to the store, brave the crowded aisles, self scan your own items (am I the only one that is annoyed … Read more
If you haven’t heard of Tile yet, it’s a tiny water resistant bluetooth tracker that helps find your lost stuff in seconds. Attach, stick, or place Tiles inside everyday items and keep track of them in an easy-to-use app. The … Read more
This evening before dinner, I stood at the kitchen sink and watched out the window as the day’s shadows crept across my yard. It was only weeks ago that I stood at this same spot marveling at how bright it … Read more
What was it like the first time you had to leave your child in the care of others? Were you terrified by the thought of someone else tending to your child’s needs? Did you have a trusted family member that … Read more
A few weeks ago we spent the weekend in the most awesome little town you’ve been never heard of, just a short 2.5 hour drive south east of home. This time, I headed the opposite direction, about 2.5 hours north … Read more
I love the smells and tastes of the seasons, especially summer. Even though back to school is already upon us, we’re still the thick of summer sunshine and long days here in southern California, which means trying to come up … Read more