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
Holidays
5 Unique Christmas Vacation Destinations for a White Christmas
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
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
10 Beach Cottage Christmas Decor Ideas
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
It’s Time For Our Annual Family Ugly Christmas Sweater Photos + #Giveaway!
Yep folks. It’s that time of year. Time to go out and get our Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Family Photos on! Last year, we outdid ourselves with these gems… and while I have no idea how we are going to … Read more
A Sweet But Sugar Free Easter Basket Idea
It’s less than a week to Easter and the Easter Bunny had not prepared a single basket for our house! Walking down the aisles of our supermarket, he looked high and low at the Easter supplies. Tall baskets, small baskets … Read more
Fun and Easy Holiday Party Decor Ideas
We look for any excuse we can to get together with family and friends. One of my favorite occasions are holiday parties! While we have not hosted our own Christmas party (yet) I have been toying with the idea this … Read more
The Happiest Place on Earth #JustGotMerrier
Spending Christmas time at Disneyland is an iconic tradition. The Christmas Day Parade that airs Christmas morning on ABC is only a hint at the magic at the happiest place on Earth. The way the snow settles on Sleeping Beauty’s … Read more
Perfectly Unique Present Wrapping Ideas
Get your wrapping paper arsenal ready, because the season of giving is upon us. It seems like every year I use the same roll of ornament printed paper to wrap everyone’s gifts in an all too uniform fashion. If the … Read more
Donate Love on Giving Tuesday
This post brought to you by Walmart. All opinions are 100% mine. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and what's next? How about Giving Tuesday? After a weekend of eating leftovers and waiting all night for new TVs and DVD players, taking … Read more
A Healthier Pumpkin Pie Recipe #CansGetYouCooking
Fall is my favorite time of year for two words: pumpkin spice. Lattes, muffins, truffles, donuts, and even ice cream get smothered in fall’s favorite flavor, but unfortunately most of those foods are packed with calories and little nutrition. My … Read more
DIY Holiday for Kids: Christmas Countdown Chain Craft
I always thought Maddilyn’s first Christmas would be so special but actually it wasn’t. I mean she wasn’t even one after all, she didn’t have a single interest in anything except the food. While the Christmas dinner is still a … Read more
Perfect Holiday West Coast Winter Getaways
There’s nothing I love more than traveling in the wintertime. Exploring new cities that are beautifully appointed with holiday decorations, to trying new foods that any other time of the year my diet wouldn’t allow, traveling during the holidays is … Read more
Make Santa Happy with this Easy Spiced Rum Cookie Recipe
The Holidays are here and the smell of baked goods and spices fill the air. Our house is no different. And I’m pretty sure I can say I’m not the only one who looks forward to the seasonal varieties of … Read more
Disney Channel Stars Share Their Halloween Pumpkins!
When it comes to decorating pumpkins for Halloween, some decide to go with traditional cutouts depicting ghosts or faces, while others thrive on getting creative and coming up with a design all their own. Why I am a sucker for … Read more
Disneyland Has Decked The Halls With Halloween Holiday Magic!
The Happiest Place on Earth just became a bit spookier as Halloween has officially taken over the Disney parks! Filled with special treats, attractions, shows and surprises, there’s spirited fun for the whole family to enjoy this Halloween season. Each … Read more