Family Life

The Best Rainy Day Activities for your Maui Vacation

The Best Rainy Day Activities for your Maui Vacation

Don’t let a rainy day in Maui bring you down. Try to avoid driving too far, including the Road to Hana, the beach, and any other water activities. I hate driving in the rain, and feel even more uneasy driving on roads that I’m not […]

All Aboard: 6 Things You Need for a Family Cruise with Baby

All Aboard: 6 Things You Need for a Family Cruise with Baby

Aside from excitement of not having to meal-plan or clean for a week, I was freaking out about a family cruise. How the heck do I prepare for a family cruise with baby?! It’s a total bummer when you come across “9 Reasons Not to Take […]

Spotlight: 8 Delightful Children’s Books from Hawaii

Spotlight: 8 Delightful Children’s Books from Hawaii

During our travels we love to pick up some books—cookbooks for Mama and geographically-themed books for baby. On a trip to Alaska we picked up I Would Tuck You In by Sarah Asper-Smith, showing animals of the northern wilderness. We love to take home a […]

At Last, The Secret to a Healthy and Easy Toddler Breakfast

At Last, The Secret to a Healthy and Easy Toddler Breakfast

Easy breakfasts seemed like a thing of the past when I became the parent of a toddler. So many mornings of “no, I don’t like that.” Why was my little nugget being so picky?! In the days before parenthood breakfast was so simple — some […]

Make this Simple Haku Lei You’ll Love

Make this Simple Haku Lei You’ll Love

May Day is Lei Day! I love leis, especially fresh flower ones that are fragrant, colorful. Most importantly, they are a way to celebrate, show friendship, give honor, and share love. A while back Moana was on repeat in our house. Honestly, I can’t complain […]

5 Reasons Why You Need Go to the Myths of Maui Luau

5 Reasons Why You Need Go to the Myths of Maui Luau

1. It’s Maui’s Longest-Running Oceanfront Luau The Royal Lahaina Resort’s has been putting on the oceanfront Myths of Maui Luau longer than anyone else! KHON2 visited them to talk about it in the video below: 2. The Kid-Friendly Menu is available year-round There are several […]

This is My Aloha: Parenthood and a Love Beyond Words

This is My Aloha: Parenthood and a Love Beyond Words

Aloha means love… Everyone knows “Aloha” means love. And hello. Oh, and goodbye. However, if you speak more than one language, you also know how difficult it can be to sum up some words into perfect and direct translations. Sometimes words transcend a simplified meaning. […]