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I’ve been to my fair share of weddings in my day and I think a brides favorite phrase is “Isn’t this dress great? You can totally wear it again!” Most times you totally can’t. Which is unfortunate because most times … Read more
What is it about music that moves your soul? Why does it get in our heads and run through our bodies like electricity? It alters our moods, it inspires us, it returns memories and becomes the soundtrack to new ones. Music has … Read more
As we limp along the end of school year finish line, both parents and kids are looking forward to summer break. Kids are looking forward to freedom from rigorous schedules and more time to play. Debates about summer camps, how … Read more
Europe is probably one of the most popular continents to visit in the world. Blessed with mountains, lakes, rivers, cities and towns filled with architecture, and rich art and culture, travel to Europe offers something for every type of traveler. Its popular … Read more
Are you looking for an escape from the mundane? A place to test your limits and push yourself harder than you ever thought possible? Nestled within the sweeping expanse of red rock buttes at the convergence of five western Colorado … Read more
Do you have any exciting trips planned for the near future? Is your family looking to get out of town and explore something new? If so, these 5 National Parks are perfect for a family road trip. A family vacation … Read more
Let’s face it, while the whole do every theme park all day every day until you drop family vacation is something we all have done and loved, it’s not really something you can do every single time you visit Orlando. Sometimes … Read more
The Algarve is one of the best-loved regions in Portugal. Located on the southern tip of the country, it is famous for its thriving tourism industry, and attracts thousands of sun-hungry visitors every summer. Get off the beaten track, though, … Read more
Thanks to KAYAK for partnering on this post. How do you plan an amazing bachelorette party? It isn’t as easy as I thought it would be. One of my best friends from childhood is getting married, and she wants a … Read more
I am in deck fantasy land…With a new house and a new backyard in desperate need of a remodel, I have gotten sucked into an internet vortex during my search for deck ideas. I admit, I might have gotten a little … Read more
Here in Northern Michigan, we pride ourselves on our beer. In fact, the Travel Channel has just announced Traverse City, MI as one of the Top 7 Beer Destinations. A long history of brewing has existed in Michigan dating as … Read more
This post brought to you by CORT. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Surf and Sunshine. In December, we finally learned the place we would call home for the next four years of our life: Florida! Oh, and … Read more
When we announced that we were moving to Florida, it seemed like everyone and their brother wanted to warn us about the perilous heat and humidity. Unfortunately, all of the warnings in the world couldn’t prepare me for our first … Read more
This post brought to you by Folgers. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Surf and Sunshine. Do you remember your first sip of coffee? I remember as a kid waking up to the delicious smell of coffee … 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
In an effort to pay back our student loans before we celebrate our one-hundredth birthday, my husband and I have been putting off buying a new vehicle for quite some time now. In fact, we only just started to *think* … Read more