Active Lifestyle? Easy Smartphone Protection With VOLO

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I lead a very active lifestyle. Thankfully, I live in Miami where the weather is amazing year-round. I have choices when it comes to being active: I can be indoors at a gym, workout outside, swim/paddleboard at the beach or even running around the park chasing my kids. The options are endless. While working out, my only required item, other than a water bottle, is my phone. I use it to tell time, as a stopwatch and to listen to music. I use my phone alot and it needs amazing protection from the elements. I found this protection with a protective case from VOLO! 

My phone is always dirty and has been through a couple shattered screens. I know I am not the only one with these issues and so does VOLO. They have these really cool, manly cases, for iPhone and Samsung Galaxy. The cases have a Sanitized® feature which hinders the groth of microbes for maximum protection. This is fantastic for a gym rat like me. My sweaty, dirty, chalk-filled hands will no longer be spreading germs on my phone!

VOLO cases are easy to order. You go online to www.VOLOcases.com, choose your phone type and then choose your color. My favorites for my Galaxy were the orange, grey and black. I like having a couple colors on hand to choose from.

I'm ready to go with protection on my smartphone. I'm ready for more early morning walks to the car adjusting my playlist for the gut-wrenching workouts awaiting me at the gym!!

Another thing: look how slim the cases are. The super slim design fits in pockets, purses and backpacks with ease. Reinforced corners provide added protection from drops and easy access to ports make these cases a perfect choice for protection!

Tell me: How do you keep your smartphone protected? 

4th of July Blended Family Style

4th of July is a big holiday in our home. My honey loves it and loves spending it as a family. We have the same tradition every year of going to the beach for the day and then the Biltmore Hotel at night to watch the fireworks. It is an amazing fireworks show and I am glad we go. Her big hting about the 4th is we spend it all together as a family. With my custody schedule, we didn't have Amberly and Gian this weekend so we sad about her tradition being ruined. I knew how important this is for her (since Thanksgiving and Christmas are always crazy on a shared custody schedule) so I had to do something. I spoke with my ex and she agreed to bring the kids to the Biltmore to watch the show. Sometimes the universe is really amazing!

I wasn't born in this country but I did immigrate here when I was 8 years old so I was raised here and am a naturalized citizen. I love the United States and am very grateful for all the opportunities and freedom I have been provided in this amazing country. I'm glad my children were born here and are proud to be Americans!

Beach Fun at Matheson Hammock Park

When people talk about beaches in Miami, they always talk about South Beach or Crandon Park. Recently, we took the kids to release some energy at the atoll beach at Matheson Hammock. Miami is known for beaches but in my opinion, this is the best beach for kids. This beach is a hidden treasure for Miami locals. It's perfect for families with little children and a great beach for introducing children to saltwater swimming!

The atoll beach is perfect since it's only knee deep and there aren't any waves.

If your kids don't like saltwater, like my daughter, they can hang out under the palms reading a book, they can ride a bike or scooter around the atoll beach.

Matheson Hammock is a public park that includes a marina and the legendary Red Fish Grill. Matheson Hammock Park also has a scenic lake bordered by a large coral rock picnic pavilion and smaller pavilions with charcoal grills, picnic tables and benches. Nature trails and bike trails weave throughout the park.