5 Tips To Help You Prep for Holiday Meals
This year has flown by hasn’t it? It feels like just a few short weeks ago that we were all motivated to hit the gym, choose our ‘word of the year’ and knock a few items off our todo list. … Read more
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Bahamian Junkanoo: The Celebration of Life and Culture
“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
Gifts for Geek Girls: Helpful ideas for choosing the perfect gift
My husband has always done a great job at surprising with me the perfect tech gifts. In part because every time we go to Best Buy I’m pointing out one thing or another that’s on my wish list but not … Read more
Your Memories, Your Life, on a Bigger Screen
Over the last 10 months, my husband and I have spent far more days apart than we have together. It’s something we knew we were signing on for when he joined the military almost a year ago, but that doesn’t … Read more
3 Disgusting Facts Concerning Bathroom Habits
There is something about the holidays that send me into a cleaning frenzy. Maybe it’s the fact that I know an influx of “new” is going to be arriving in my house. Maybe it’s that our house, especially our bathroom, … Read more
Where I found the coolest #CrazyCatLady Mug EVER
With Sunday, December 21st marking the 2014 winter solstice, we’re officially amidst the longest and seemingly coldest days of Michigan winters. They’re promising a white christmas here in Michigan and unfortunately also the coldest temperatures of the week. With days … Read more
9 Ways to Treat Your Tastebuds in San Juan, Puerto Rico
With a diverse history of original Taino Indian inhabitants to Spanish colonization with African slaves and the ultimate acquisition by the United States, Puerto Rico is a veritable melting pot of cultures. Being a “stopping point” for many travelers on … Read more
6 Delicious Homemade Trail Mix Recipes
The holidays are a busy time for everyone and I admit that today the craziness of it all got to me. I woke up late and had a million and one things to do before noon. Then it was going … Read more
Into The Woods Review: After the “I Wish”
Into the Woods is a musical mash-up of your favorite fairytales that goes beyond the happily-ever-after to discover that things may not be as perfect as they once seemed after the first “I Wish.” No stranger to the stage-to-screen musical … Read more
Save While You Spend During the Holidays
This post brought to you by Chase Ultimate Rewards. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Surf and Sunshine. Less than 2 weeks – That is how much time is left before Christmas! So, I only have one question … Read more
5 Features We Love on The Canon T5i
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
Spend more time with your family during Thanksgiving
This post brought to you by Buca di Beppo®. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Surf and Sunshine. The holidays are a time for family. It’s a time when families overcome distance, time and money to be … Read more
The VTech Switch & Go Dinos line keeps getting better and better
The Christmas Season is upon us! Can you believe it’s already that time? Another year, another month spent finding the perfect gift for loved ones. It can be a challenge to find a gift that will make their faces light up the … Read more
An Exclusive Interview with Don Hahn, Executive Producer of Maleficent
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
Disney Good Vs Evil Beauty Collection
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
I use magicJackGO to keep in touch while traveling abroad
Travel journalists have the unique opportunity to spend a great deal of time outside of the continental United States. While this does something incredible to ones sense of wanderlust, the thousands of miles we spend traveling each year can present … Read more