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Living in central Michigan means that unless I’m crossing the Mighty Mac, I’m just a few hours from anywhere and I can leave early morning and be back by late night. I didn’t realize how convenient that was until we … Read more
Nothing! One of my favorite parts about California Adventure is going to the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop located on their Fisherman’s Warf. Walking by, you’re lured close by the smell of the freshly made waffle cones … Read more
Narrowed down to just the *MUST* experience rides and our secret squirrel PRO tips, you and your kids are in for an awesome Island of Adventure and Universal Studios experience – even if you’re short on time. During our Surf … Read more
A big thank you to Walt Disney World for allowing the Surf and Sunshine family to experience this magical adventure for the purpose of sharing it with our readers. I’ve been to Walt Disney World a total of two times … Read more
Of all the Walt Disney World theme parks, Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park is the most easily recognizable. Over 17 million guests visit the Magic Kingdom each year, making it the most visited theme park in the world and for good … Read more
Anyone who knows me can confirm that I am much more likely to go to bed at 4 a.m., than I am to get up that early in the morning. Unless…I’m crossing an item off my bucket list!! Cruising the … Read more
With a wealth of awesome restaurants, gorgeous hotels, and so many fun things to do, I think it would be so fun to plan an Alabama vacation. I’ve never been, but I have a ton of friends who live there … Read more
Known as the “Sunshine State,” Florida is America’s playground. There are many fantastic attractions in Central Florida that draw huge crowds, but it’s the beautiful beaches that are the state’s star attractions. With over 1200 miles of coastline, the beaches … Read more
I don’t remember when I first fell in love with horses. My grandparents bought my first horse before I was 12 but I know I loved them before then. I think the life long love affair began with books. Maybe … Read more
On our first night staying on the Phoenix mountainside at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, we were spoiled during dinner at the Different Pointe of View restaurant. For more than 25 years, Different Pointe of View has been one of the hottest … Read more
When we headed to Phoenix, Arizona for the very first Bloggers Go girlfriend getaway, there were a few things we knew we could count on. It would be sunny – since Phoenix has 300+ days a year of sunshine. We were going … Read more
Music lovers, musicians, and anyone wanting a unique museum experience should plan a trip to the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Arizona. Former Target Chief Executive, Robert J. Ulrich, was inspired to found the museum after experiencing the musical instruments museum … Read more
Like a scene out of a movie, I climbed onto the back of Snickers, my gentle brown horse, and trotted off through the Arizona desert past rattlesnakes and prickly cacti accompanied by our own real live cattle dog. This horseback riding in … Read more
With a restaurant named Salty Sow, your mouth probably waters as you imagine bacon served a thousand different ways, but there’s a lot more to this farmhouse inspired restaurant than just pork. You can definitely feel the southern influence in … Read more
Sometimes life gets so busy that we have to learn to slow down, spend time with family, and really enjoy nature. On a recent visit to the San Antonio Zoo, Whistler and I spent the day bonding and exploring, while … Read more
When the San Antonio Zoo opened in 1914, they didn’t have many animals. From a few deer, elk, buffalo, monkeys and four bears, today the zoo is home to over 9,000 animals and 750 species. They were one of … Read more