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Nestled between the Sierra Madre Mountains and Banderas Bay along Mexico’s Pacific Coast resides CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa. Not only does the location lend itself to stunning natural views but the popular beach town of Puerto Vallarta … Read more
This post brought to you by American Century Investments. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Surf and Sunshine. Each day we make choices that impact our lives, our children’s lives, and the future of the Earth. While … Read more
Growing up in a military family provided a different experience to my youth. We moved often, I had to make new friends every few years, my father was gone for long stints at a time and we just didn’t have … Read more
This post was sponsored by @GBChildUsa as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received the GB Lyfe Pram Travel System to facilitate my review. My life has changed considerably since the birth of my first child. Not … Read more
It’s been nine months since we arrived home from my grandfather’s funeral to find our house had been robbed. Nine months since we found the contents of our lives being cataloged on a list with a value placed on them … Read more
Do you ever have those moments when you don’t recognize your life? When you can’t help but wonder how the events of your world have led up to the unfamiliar second in time you suddenly find yourself experiencing? That was … Read more
Traveling to new places is nothing short of amazing. The sights, the cultures, the new foods, all of it introduces not only to new parts of the world, but to new parts of ourselves. Each time we travel we discover … Read more
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the minefield of life: kids, sports practice, ballet recitals, dinner (every. single. night), mountains of laundry and Sundays spent cleaning the garage. Each decade brings it’s own challenges from child rearing to … Read more
As teenagers, girlfriend getaways are a bonding experience. A way to really get to know your friends’ personalities and create tent poles to build your relationship on. By the time you’re an adult with a job, significant other and children, … Read more
It was 1952 and a massive storm ripped the SS Pendleton in two in Chatham, Massachusetts. Director Craig Gillespie brings this based on a true story about the heroes, both the Coast Guards and the ship survivors, in the Disney … Read more
Tell people you’re headed to Palm Springs for a getaway, and you’ll likely conjure up one of several images: golf games, shopping, spas and very hipster music festivals. And while Palm Springs does offer ample opportunities to experience each of … Read more
With some of the most spectacular ancient monuments on the planet, world class beaches and loads of fun-filled attractions, Egypt is the perfect holiday spot. If you’re not convinced, take a look at these seven reasons to visit Egypt, a spectacular … Read more
I’ve always had a wonderful relationship with food. I enjoy trying new flavors, experimenting with recipes at home and eating is one of my favorite activities. As I’ve had the opportunity to travel more often in the last couple of … Read more
“About 1 in 1,000 baby sea turtles will make it to adulthood.” Defenders of Wildlife This bleak statistic exemplifies the threat to the Sea Turtle population around the globe. These incredible creatures have a lineage that can be traced back … Read more
There is something to be said about giving a thoughtful gift that you made yourself. Something that can’t be bought in a store. Something that no one else will give. Being a shutterbug, I especially love gifts that include photos, … Read more
Star Wars is finally upon us and for the next few weeks media coverage will only intensify. But the mood was light and playful at the official Star Wars press conference, with the word fun on everyone’s lips. First though, … Read more