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Normally before a trip I spend a small amount of time getting myself aquainted with the hotels, activities and areas I’ll be experiencing. However, with a last minute hotel change (as sometimes happens during travel) and a hectic schedule I … Read more
I’ve been using TurboTax for the last 7 years, with the exception of one year that I used another service and quickly came back to TurboTax the following year. Filing taxes is never a picnic in the park – the price, … Read more
As of 2014 my husband became the third generation to serve his country in the United States Military. He, his father and his grandfather served in different branches and all have received a ribbon for serving in a time of … Read more
My oh my! Oh wow, oh wow what an adventure! Where to start and where to finish on my experience with Kia and a day at the races at SEMA 2014? The SEMA (Specialty Equipment Marketing Association) show was held … Read more
There is nothing quite like a Caribbean vacation. The ocean, the breeze, the sunshine, the margaritas! Whether you are looking for a family vacation, a romantic getaway, or a girl’s vacation, Montego Bay in Jamaica has something to offer for … Read more
Disney had a tall order on its hands when it came time to follow up their animation studio’s record-breaking megahit Frozen, but the team has proven themselves up to the challenge with the hip and heartfelt superhero origin story Big … Read more
Before the incredible tour of Walt Disney’s Estate in Los Feliz, I had the opportunity to speak with Don Hahn. You have probably never heard of him, but he was the producer of some of Disney’s most beloved films including The Lion King, Beauty … Read more
Science has been making a notable name for itself in pop culture recently. As the celebrity statuses of astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and tech icon Elon Musk continue permeating mainstream media, massively popular sitcom The Big Bang Theory and movies … Read more
I’d like to think I’m fairly auto savvy, but I’ll be honest, a recent visit to a Sears Auto Center had me immediately dumb founded. I’ve always had an interest in fast and pretty vehicles and I usually try to … Read more
One of the things I love about Disney movies is that they’re packed with positive messages to young viewers. In an age where kids have access to some truly questionable programming, its a relief to know exactly what you’re getting … Read more
Stephen Hawking’s brilliant mind has always been his most famous and celebrated attribute, but the actual man behind the science has often remained a relative mystery. In the new biographical drama The Theory of Everything, out Nov. 7, viewers are … Read more
Hanalei Colony Resort is set on the lush, tropical grounds of Kauai’s North Shore. The buildings features traditional low-rise plantation style building with incredible views of Hanalei Bay and Kauai’s lush mountains. At check in I was excited to find … Read more
As a bride, I found that Groomsman Gifts to be one of the most challenging items to choose for our wedding party. Sure there are a lot of choices out there but really, how many engraved money clips or cufflinks … Read more
Within Kia’s surprise department lies the perfect way to complete a ‘Day at the Races’ at SEMA. Beer. A vehicle designed for today’s active lifestyles with more power than the previous Sedona, a longer wheelbase for improved leg room and … Read more
I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it. ~ Rosalia de Castro #travel #ttot #beach #photography #photooftheday #jamaica A photo posted by Jeana (SurfandSunshine.com) … Read more
Being a woman myself I know first hand just how hard we can be to shop for – and if I didn’t have the wherewithal to recognize that, my husband’s many, many reminders each holiday season would have let me know. … Read more