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It’s been nine months since we arrived home from my grandfather’s funeral to find our house had been robbed. Nine months since we found the contents of our lives being cataloged on a list with a value placed on them … Read more
[infobox]According to the National Fire Protection Association, there were over 365,000 house fires in 2013, resulting in 2,755 deaths and 12,200 injuries.[/infobox] As a homeowner, the thought of losing my house and the contents that turn it into our home … Read more
When we bought our first home, my husband spent a full year renovating and remodeling our fixer upper. When he finished it was the perfect little beach cottage waiting for our personal touches. As a new mom, I couldn’t wait … Read more
Ahh the kitchen. It’s the hub of the home, the place where comfort food is created and days are shared. If you just love to eat, you’re the one stuck doing the dishes or you’re a culinary fiend in the making someone … Read more
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
I’ve spent the last five years making our first house a home. Then my husband took a new job and suddenly we had four days notice to move our family 1300 miles across the country. I loaded our SUV with … Read more
The Hearth of the Home. The Grub Hub. Central Command. The Kitchen. It’s the place where food is prepared, family gathers round and memories are made. It’s also the one area of the home that is filled with the greatest assortment of diverse … Read more
They say when you’re robbed that you feel violated. No one can prepare you for how badly. They don’t warn you that you will walk through your home retracing the burglars steps and wondering how much of your life they … Read more
Ah, the man cave. It’s a place where a guy can escape, unwind, watch sports—a domain where he has total control. It’s something every guy dreams of. With that in mind, Best Buy took a tired, old basement and turned … Read more
I love receiving flowers. Isn’t there something fantastic about getting a knock on the door and opening it to a bouquet of bright blooms? This fascination is lost on my husband, but for me, there is something tranquil about brushing … Read more
You can tell summer is here by the contents of my freezer, cold is IN and anything “hot” is out. The kids feel the same way and we’ve been blowing through the ice pops at an incredible pace though I … Read more
One of the great parts of summer is being able to spend time with your family having fun outdoors. And though a camping trip may have the appeal of a wild adventure, the potential chaos is enough to drive any … Read more
Yesterday’s home of the future is today’s smart home. Thanks to advances in technology, what once seemed unreachable, or only available to the rich, are now found in homes across America: super thin flat screen TVs and systems allowing you … Read more
Summer has finally arrived! I couldn’t be more excited for warm weather, days by the pool and afternoons at the beach. But before I can partake in any of the fun, I have to buckle down and get our new … Read more
There are a hundred reasons why parents are losing their sleep. Babies who wake up in the middle of the night, kids who sneak into bed, and having a million things to do during the day are just a few of … Read more
This post brought to you by Safeway, Inc.. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Surf and Sunshine. Sunnier days are upon us and the temperature is slowly rising. You know what that means, spring cleaning! Personally I love … Read more