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Music At The Beach Makes Me Happy

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Music At The Beach Makes Me Happy

Is there anything better than cranking a few tunes with your toes in the sand, and with a drink in your hand?  This cool speaker gets a giant thumbs up from Team Shark! It is water resistant,  and it produces fantastic sound for its small size (about 3.5 inches in diameter). However, the "secret sauce" lies in the fact that this speaker has a suction cup on the bottom, which attaches safely, easily and durably, to a cooler, a boat console, a surfboard, YOU NAME IT.  It is unbelievable that it is only $14.99! We couldn't love this product any...

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Beach Travel for Summer 2019

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Beach Travel for Summer 2019

It's fun to pull-up amazing pictures of the blue waters of Bali on the computer, and to dream of the perfect beach vacation; then, you look at the staggering price tag to get there, and realize that the dream vacation needs to remain a dream for a little while longer! Have no fear - Money.com has compiled a terrific list of the "Best Beaches In America."  The list is super-informative, and includes details on hotel and travel fees and accommodations.   Here's hoping that there is a beach vacation for you in the near future!   http://money.com/money/5647551/best-beaches-in-america-2019/

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An Ocean Themed Company That Inspires......

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An Ocean Themed Company That Inspires......

As the famous expression goes,  we "stand on the shoulders of giants." 4C is an ocean-themed business that is definitely a GIANT.  They produce a great product, that helps to reduce ocean plastics, and employs hundreds in the process.  All, from a couple of surfer dudes!   4C and its company founders are truly inspiring. They saw a huge problem with ocean pollution and they decided to fix it! Here is a link to their story: https://www.cbsnews.com/…/meet-the-ocean-cleanup-company-t…/ Also, if interested, here is a link to their signature 4C bracelet. They are a great accessory for the Summer! https://amzn.to/2Y1CIMS

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Summer Reading Is Better On The Beach

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Summer Reading Is Better On The Beach

Neil Gaiman said that "A book is a dream that you hold in your hand." I can't say I disagree, and it is truly magical when you can grab a book and have the setting of a sandy  beach, or a perfect ocean view, in which to read and enjoy it.  Here's Time magazine's list of Summer 2019 reading recommendations.  Happy Reading! https://time.com/5595668/best-books-summer-2019/?utm_source=emailshare&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=email-share-article&utm_content=20190616

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Summer Jobs Build Character

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Summer Jobs Build Character

Summer in my family has always been about glorious days spent by the ocean.  However, the minute you turned 15 and were eligible for working papers, you were expected to turn-in some of your beach time, in favor of a summer job.  I had quite a variety of Summer employment over the years: parking cars and checking beach stickers in the town lot, waitressing at a clam shack, making gourmet coffees at the Coffee Shop, working in a small clothing boutique; none of the jobs were glamorous, but all of them taught me valuable life lessons. Humility was at a...

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