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We’re moving into our third week of Kindergarten on Tuesday and while the transition has been fairly easy and exciting we have hit a few bumps in the road. For starters, Kindergarten was my daughter’s first experience with a full-day … Read more
Whether you find yourself jetting off to the Dominican Republic, Aruba, The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos or some other tropical destination, there are a few items that should be on every tropical destination packing list. Easy sundresses, bikinis and Kaftans … Read more
The Roman Empire is an iconic civilization centered around power and brutality. Even today, thousands of years later, people are fascinated by the Roman Empire and its accomplishments. The Romans ruled the world stretching their reign all over Europe and … Read more
It’s no secret that we at Surf and Sunshine have been bitten by the travel bug. Whether we’re exploring our home state or jetting off to places far and away, we’ve got a penchant for wandering. But all of that … Read more
The average yearly tuition for a public state college in the U.S. runs $9,139 with room & board, books & supplies and other expenses the grand total comes to $23,410 a year – a pretty hefty chunk of change! If you were … Read more
Once you bring your first child home, it’s easy to see that being a mother or father is one of the hardest (yet most rewarding) jobs on the planet, with lessons being taught to children on a daily basis and … Read more
In my senior year of high school, I must have sat at my dining room table for days trying to figure out my organic chemistry homework. In class, what the teacher said all made sense, but when I tried to … Read more
I love receiving flowers. Isn’t there something fantastic about getting a knock on the door and opening it to a bouquet of bright blooms? This fascination is lost on my husband, but for me, there is something tranquil about brushing … Read more
Most of us think of antivirus software as something that we only need for our computers. But consider this: When you turn on your smartphone, does it not do just about everything that a computer does? We call it a … Read more
This post brought to you by Maytag. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Surf and Sunshine. A bug has bitten my family this year. When my grandfather unexpectedly passed away we vowed to make more moments together, … Read more
If you have kids, then most likely you’ve already had a panic attack over the thought of paying for their college. Whether you have been saving since day one or you aren’t sure where to start, the art of efficiently saving … Read more
“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” – Oprah Winfrey These words capture the incredible nature of our existence. There is a lot to be said about the uniqueness of our … Read more
In the northeastern corner of the Roman Forum in Italy, is the famed Roman Colosseum, widely agreed to be the greatest arena constructed within the ancient world. One of the most impressive Colosseum facts is that this enormous building had … 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
This post brought to you by Discover Boating. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Surf and Sunshine. I live in the Great Lakes State which means our summers are spent in the water. In addition to the … Read more
There is something kids find magical about outer space. It’s infinite stars, mysterious depths and hidden secrets seems to lure them. If you have a little astronomer in your home, you HAVE to know about the Perseid meteor shower. The Perseids … Read more