ASHLEY’S CORNER Sand, Sun, and Fun: Our Big Family Beach Bash
On World Tourism Day every September, the nation celebrates the joys of global travel. But I didn’t have to go any farther this summer than Kiawah Island in South Carolina to have a great time with our family. Kiawah Island is a gated community, and one thing I love about it is that after we arrive, I don’t have to get in the car anymore. We parked the car in the driveway and never drove again. Talk about freedom! We rode bikes to the beach, with the younger kids in trailers and bike seats. Every morning I would get up early with the kiddos and take them biking to the beach or a pond nearby to spot all the alligators. The kids were so entertained riding the bikes, and it’s good exercise, too. It makes everybody happy. This is the second year we’ve stayed at the same house on the island. We went with Toph’s parents and with his sister, her long-term boyfriend, and their two kids — Wilder, who is about the same age as Kip, and their baby. We stayed in the guest house, and the rest of the family stayed in the main house, with a pool in between. It was a really great layout. The kids loved it.
on their own, exploring a nearby marsh. My brother-in-law took them fishing, and the boys thought that was really cool. At the end of the day, we
would all eat dinner together and hang out, swimming in the pool or watching the sunset at the beach. It was so relaxing.
Sometimes, you just need to get away. We do fun stuff at home, but it’s not a vacation because the laundry still needs doing. On vacation, I am not thinking about the 300 other things I could be doing. And I’m not getting in the car multiple times a day.
After our arduous 10-hour drive home last year, with 17 stops for potty breaks, I flew home this year with all the kids, while Toph stayed behind to play a round of golf and drive the car home. The kids and I took up the entire Row 9 on the plane, with six seats side-by-side and Nelle sitting on my lap! We were home by noon for lunch — relaxed and with a bunch of great memories.
With extra adults there, we could take turns cooking and manning the fort. We let Mac and Rex have bike adventures
Take a Break
Grilled Teriyaki Flank Steak
Ingredients
Inspired by TheShortOrderCook.com
Marinade •
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1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp ginger powder
2/3 cup red wine • 1/2 cup soy sauce or tamari • 1/3 cup brown sugar • 1/4 cup sesame oil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Meat •
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds • 1 tsp minced garlic
1 1/2 lbs flank steak
Directions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients. 2. Place the flank steak in a large, rimmed dish. Pour the marinade over the meat. 3. Refrigerate and allow to marinate for 15 minutes. Flip and let marinate for another 15 minutes. 4. Preheat grill to 400 F. 5. Add the meat to the grill and cook for 3–5 minutes on each side. Leave the grill lid open to avoid overcooking. 6. For a medium-rare steak, remove from grill at 130 F internally, and for medium, remove at 140 F. 7. Let the meat rest on a cutting board for 5–10 minutes. Then, slice against the grain into thin pieces and enjoy!
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