What better way to ring in the summer than with a nice long weekend? Whether you’re planning a beach getaway, a quick roadtrip to a desert oasis or taking in some lakeside scenery this weekend, we’ve got some of our Volcom favorites ready to pack in your weekender bag!

Make sure to pack a couple of swimsuits so you can have some variety. Don't forget a lightweight sweater for those unexpectedly chilly pre-summer nights, and of course, don't forget your comfy Volcom sandals!

Let the summer fun begin!

1. Volcom Sun Fetish Cover up, 2. Volcom Hot Summer Creedlers, 3. Volcom Block Box Cooler Bag, 4. Volcom Moclov Crew Sweatshirt, 5. Volcom Simply Solid Twisted Bandeau Top, 6. Volcom Simply Solid Flutter Back Skimpy Bottom, 7. Volcom Malika One Piece, 8. Volcom All Day Long Creedlers, 9. Volcom 'To Be in the Sea' Hat, 10. Volcom Block Avenue Dress, 11. Volcom Soundcheck Shorts

As we enjoy a nice holiday weekend, we would like to take a moment to give a huge "thank you" to the men and women who sacrifice so much in service of our nation and to protect our freedom. We hope everyone has a safe and fun Memorial Day!

Want to impress your guests at your next barbeque or get-together this holiday weekend? How about treating them to delicious homemade ice cream and sorbets? With the help of the ingenious Cuisinart Ice-30BC Pure Indulgence™ Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet & Ice Cream Maker, you can whip up some seriously mouth-watering desserts and even create your very own signature flavors. You can even get the kids to help!

Try this refreshing summer sherbet this Memorial Day weekend:

Tangy and Tart Lime Sherbet

1 cup sugar

1 package unflavored Knox gelatin

2 cups whole or 2% milk

2/3 cup fresh lime juice (6-7 limes)

1 tsp. grated lime peel

3 cups half and half

10 drops of green food coloring (optional)

Mix sugar and gelatin in a bowl. Turn on your stove to medium heat and heat up milk close to a boil, constantly stirring to avoid burning the bottom. Add mixture to gelatin-sugar mixture. Stir until fully dissolved. Using a grater, grate the skin of a lime to make one teaspoon of lime peel. Squeeze 2/3 cup of lime juice into a small bowl. Add juice and lime peel to your milk-gelatin-sugar mixture. Finally, add the 3 cups of half and half and 10 drops of food coloring. Pour into ice cream maker. If the consistency is not as frozen as you’d like, place the finished product into the freezer for a few hours to harden. Scoop into ice cream glasses and garnish as desired.

Start the summer with some sizzle! (Left-Right): Roxy Stop and Glow Print Angel Bandeau, Roxy Moonshadow 70s Lowrider, Volcom Southern Summer Bandeau Top, Volcom Southern Summer Side Tie bottom, Body Glove Romance Baby Love Top, Body Glove Romance side tie bottom

Although it’s only Tuesday, it’s never too early to start thinking about the holiday weekend ahead of us. Whether you’re getting in some serious pool time, or heading out to the beach this long weekend, what better way to ring in the official start of the summer season than a new bikini!

Some hot trends to look for this season are: bandeau tops, bright colors, mix and match separates, and of course, the classic triangle top bikini.

Whichever bikini shapes you decide to rock this season, you’ll find tons of styles to heat up your summer on the Zappos Rideshop page.

Left-Right: Volcom Kids Boys Stone Thrashguard, Patagonia Kids Baby Baggies boardshorts, Little Marc Jacobs Scuba Miss Marc one piece, le top Kids Monokini, Hurley Kids Puerto Rico tankini and boyshort set

Thinking of a beach getaway for the family? Pack up the kids, some beach towels, beach toys,  swimsuits, and plenty of sunscreen and get ready for some memorable times on the shore this summer.

There are plenty of kid-friendly beaches across the country to explore! These beaches get an A+ for having amenities like restrooms and showers, good sand quality, kid-friendly waves*, and overall picturesque beauty. Here are just a few family-friendly beaches worth checking out this summer:

Coronado Beach, Coronado Island, California: With the historic Hotel Del Coronado as its backdrop, this wide stretch of beach makes it perfect for a family beach picnic. The little kids will enjoy building sandcastles while the older kids can play beach volleyball or rollerblade on the 15-mile pathway. There’s lots of free parking, restrooms, year-round lifeguards and showers. You can also enjoy a nice lunch in the hotel.

Poipu Beach, Kauai, Hawaii: Just west of Poipu Beach is a little protected cove aptly named “Baby Beach”. This is perfect place for young kids and babies to get their first taste of the ocean while being protected from the currents. There’s also a grassy park by the parking lot which is perfect for picnics.

Santa Cruz Beach, Santa Cruz, California: The kids will have a blast on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk which features lots of rides, games and entertainment. The older kids can even learn to surf on Cowell’s Beach which usually has great conditions for beginners.

Siesta Beach, Siesta Key, Florida: The powdery white sand makes this beach one of the most beautiful beaches you’ll ever see. There’s a shaded picnic area and a playground for the kids, not to mention lots of family-friendly restaurants to choose from.

Ko’olina Beach Park, Oahu, Hawaii: Nestled in the west side of Oahu, this resort beach is home to the upscale Marriott Ihilani Resort and more recently, the Aulani Disney Resort. There is, however, a public-access section, so you don’t need to shell out big bucks to stay at the hotel or its many villas to enjoy the beach. There are three kid-friendly man-made lagoons that make up the beach area, each one protected by rock barriers. There are also several grassy and shaded picnic areas, lifeguards, restrooms and showers, making it convenient for parents and kids alike.

*constant adult supervision is a must at any beach.

 Grill up some weeeknd goodness with the Volcom Pistol BBQ Set

With Memorial Day weekend a little over a week away, we thought we’d share our Zapponian of the week, Nick P.’s favorite grilling recipe. This sinfully indulgent recipe is called “Bacon Explosion”, which is a very appropriate name considering the sheer amount of bacon it calls for.

“Bacon Explosion” *

2 pounds thick cut bacon
2 pounds Italian sausage
1 jar of your favorite barbeque sauce
1 jar of your favorite barbeque rub

First, create a 5x5 bacon weave, making sure the weave is tight. Make sure you end up with a nice square shape, trimming the edges where needed. Add BBQ rub on top of the bacon weave.

Take the two pounds of Italian ground sausage and layer on top of the weave. Be sure the sausage layer is the same thickness all the way across.

Next, add on bacon layer number two. Take the remaining bacon slices and trimming and fry them up. Crumble the fried bacon pieces over the sausage and bacon weave layers. Take your favorite BBQ sauce and drizzle all over the top layer. Sprinkle on more BBQ rub.

Very carefully separate the front edge of the sausage layer from the bacon weave and begin rolling backwards. Include all layers EXCEPT the bacon weave in your roll. Keep the sausage layer as tight as possible and be sure to release any air pockets that may have formed. Once the sausage is fully rolled up, pinch together the seams and ends to seal. Roll the sausage forward to completely wrap it in the bacon weave. Sprinkle some BBQ rub on the outside of the bacon weave.

Cook up on the grill at 225 degrees. Cooking time depends on the thickness of the product.  For a 2 ½” diameter, it takes about 2 ½” hrs, about an hour each inch of thickness.

Once fully cooked, glaze the cooked bacon weave with the same BBQ sauce used earlier using a basting brush. Slice in half inch rounds to serve some pure pork heaven!

*recipe courtesy of BBQ Addicts©