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[infobox]According to a Gallup Poll, 70% of the American work force doesn’t feel engaged in their work.[/infobox] That is a startling number of people unfulfilled in their daily jobs, and it makes it hard to believe in the American Dream. I come from … Read more
Whether it’s your spouse or child, loving a member of the US military often means that for periods of time we have to say goodbye to large pieces of our hearts. It’s never easy, but part of being a military … Read more
Living in the city of Los Angeles, I often take our mobility for granted, instead complaining of the seemingly without end traffic jams, the rush hour traffic and the length of time it takes getting from place to place. It’s … Read more
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Fisher-Price for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Isn’t it funny how little boys are drawn like magnets to things that move? I think it’s built into their nature. … Read more
It’s the time of year when more than ever smells of delicious dinners and baked goods waft from the kitchen as foodies are tackling those Pinterest worthy projects. If you’re looking for gifts for the foodie in your life, or … Read more
In a season where it is so easy to get caught up in consumerism, it’s so important that we, as individuals, take the time to remember the true spirit of the holidays. It’s a time for giving back to those … Read more
The first time I heard the term “endangered species” was on a field trip to the Detroit Zoo. The zookeeper was showing us around for the day, and we stopped at an exhibit of sea turtles where we were told about … Read more
Shopping for today’s kids isn’t easy. With what seems to be a billion different options lining the toy shelves and even more displayed on virtual shelves, knowing what gift to buy that won’t end up at the bottom of the … Read more
Do you remember creating your Christmas or holiday wish list as a kid? I can remember a few of mine, mostly because like kids tend to do, they were the hottest items of the season. One year, when I was … Read more
One of the best ways to save money for your family and friends this holiday season is by shopping at outlet stores and malls. With over 13,000 outlet malls across the country, you probably have one near you. I know … Read more
A mix of metropolitan and nature, Malaysia sits in between Singapore and Thailand which are both popular tourist locations but is often skipped out on. While Thailand has long gained a reputation of being a paradise spot in Southeast Asia, … Read more
Swatch and Sofia have formed The Proyecto Sofia Mulanovich. This project is meant to identify talented surfers in Peru from all different socio-economic backgrounds and give these children the chance to improve their skills and go after their dreams of … Read more
You’ve polished your cover letter, perfected your resume and now you’ve landed a job interview. It’s usually one of the last steps before nailing the job and it feels like the pressure is on. While there is no one single … Read more
There are less than 10 Fridays until Christmas. Can you believe it? Before you know it we will all be making our list and checking them twice to make sure we haven’t forgotten someone under the tree. But before you … Read more
This post brought to you by Wendy’s. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Surf and Sunshine. Halloween time is upon us! My daughter has two costumes this year, her usual princess costume as well as a Navy Sailor costume. … Read more
Football season is here and football fans everywhere are preparing for tailgating season with 16 teams playing a combined 256 games over the course of a 17 week period. That’s a lot of tailgating ya’ll! If anything can be said … Read more