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Find out what happens next in the Divergent Series. This thrilling story was originally written by Veronica Roth, and it captures the identity struggle of a young woman in the futuristic city of Chicago. In this advanced society, people are … Read more
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for DermaWand. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for my participation. As women we’re always looking for tips to get … Read more
Last month I visited my local Sears Auto Center to learn the ins and out of tire maintenance. This month, Jaime explained how to properly take care of my car’s engine fluids. Even though all of these are usually checked by technicians … Read more
A common comparison between smartphones these days is screen size. Bigger screen normally means bigger device, but what happens when you get rid of the border around the screen? You get the Sharp AQUOS Crystal, with an eye catching unique, edgeless design … Read more
The holidays are busy time of year so what better excuse for those with wanderlust to plan an escape? For me, it isn’t the Holidays without snow covered roof tops and holiday lights down main street. It’s all the extras … Read more
With the evolution of smart technology, faster networks and super apps, we have a whole new generation of connected devices making our homes smarter and more efficient. At last weeks #VZWBuzz twitter chat, we discussed todays smarthome. With bluetooth speakers, security … Read more
The sea is calling this holiday season and we’ve put together a list of 10 Beach Cottage Christmas Decor Ideas inspired by surf, sand, sea shells, and casual beach cottages. These vintage holiday stockings were provided to my family by and are available exclusively from … Read more
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but architecture tells the story of centuries that have come and gone. The looming monuments of previous centuries give us a glimpse of what life used to be like and remain as … Read more
In the world of DSLR’s there are few names photographers know and trust, Canon is one of those names. The story of Canon begins all the way back in the early 1930s. Interestingly, the name Canon means “standard of judgement,” … Read more
[infobox]Women perform 66% of the world’s work but earn 10% of the world’s income.[/infobox] The Coca-Cola Company has stepped up to help women around the world take control of their lives. Teaming up with a group of partners to give … Read more
In our quest to make learning enjoyable and fun, my husband and I have forked over quite a bit of money for a variety of apps in the app store. Some were well worth the money, other apps didn’t stay … Read more
Once the capital of Thailand’s Lanna Kingdom, Chiang Mai serves as a northern hub to many interested in it’s vast cultural and natural offerings. Known for it’s silk and hand woven textiles, this “Rose of the North” is a welcome … Read more
This post brought to you by Happy Family Products . The content and opinions expressed below are that of Surf and Sunshine. Isn’t it strange how your life can change in just an instant? With the birth of my son, … Read more
Today is the day FanGirls and FanBoys! You can own Guardians of the Galaxy on Blu-Ray™ 3D Combo Pack, Blu-Ray™ and On Demand just in time for the holidays. If you can’t wait for your very own copy, here is a sneak preview … Read more
In the last two years, I’ve been through 50 airports as I traveled hundreds of thousands of miles both near and far from home. Because I travel so often, it can be challenging to keep up at home but it’s … Read more
We’re raising our children in a different world today. We’re living in a more connected world thanks to the digital age. While technology has it’s valuable place in our life also connects us ways that can be frightening as a parent. … Read more