Feel like a local at Diamond Head Beach Park Diamond Head Beach Park offers a serene escape on Oahu, known for its laid-back charm and natural beauty. Surfers flock to this idyllic spot to catch consistent waves, whether they’re seasoned riders or new to the sport, while the backdrop of the iconic Diamond Head Crater […]
An evening with my duo. We stopped at Jack in the Box to squeeze in an hour of beach time (priorities, right?). Well, it was supposed to be an hour running down the sand hill at Kailua Beach Park, but as usual, they ended up in the water. One of these days i’ll remember to […]
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What makes the Lanikai Pillbox Hike one of the Best Hikes on Oahu? Tackle the Lanikai Pillbox hike (aka Kaiwa Ridge trail), one of Oahu’s most spectacular treks! Picture this: you trek with your family along the slopes of the Kaiwa Ridge trail, immersing yourselves in glorious panoramic views of Oahu’s eastern coastline, including the […]
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An Oahu Christmas Tree Experience We’ve been content with our fake Target Christmas tree for the past few years, but decided to try something new this year. One of my wonderful clients told me how much fun they had picking out a an Oahu Christmas tree at Helemano Farms in Wahiawa, so we decided to […]
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A Unique Home Imagine waking up early to the sounds of birds chirping. You slowly stretch and head outdoors with your morning cup of coffee in hand. You sit down to take your first delicious sip and take in your uniquely amazing surroundings – the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial. Rebecca’s house sits directly across from the […]
West Loch Community Shoreline Park This park is an unusual spot for family fun on Oahu. If you’re visiting the island with family and only here for a short time, there are more scenic parks to visit like Kapiolani Park or Ala Moana Beach Park. But … if you have a bike wielding child under […]
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Where do people who live in Hawaii go for vacation? I get that question often. Truth is, our family doesn’t make it off the island nearly as much as we like and even then, it’s usually to visit family. One of the down sides to living in Hawaii is that we’re a bit stuck here. […]
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First Birthday Celebration Is there anything better than a first birthday celebration? I highly recommend a big blowout affair when your baby turns one. Not for the baby so much as for the parents. One-year-olds are terribly easy to please after all and they are renowned for poor memory retention. No, you need to celebrate […]
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A Sanctuary for Seabirds (and People) August is my favorite time of year to visit Goat Island (Mokuauia Island) in Laie. That’s when you can find newly hatched Wedge-tailed shearwater chicks. Shearwaters are a type of seabird that nest in burrows underground and their chicks look like little gray puff balls (as in super cute). […]
The Tour Guide When I was young(er) and full of energy I was a tour guide for Oahu Nature Tours. Being a tour guide sounds like a fun job. In reality, navigating a bulky tour bus in hectic Waikiki traffic while talking over a headset was a bit more than I could handle. During the […]
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Ocean Safety the Fun Way I’m excited to share this Keiki Monday with you because it’s a good one. A friend told me about Na Kama Kai which is an ocean safety and conservation education organization for kids. It’s a brilliant concept. You protect what you love and getting kids out on the water inspires […]
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A Toddler Adventureland on Oahu The trip to Heeia Pier wasn’t exactly planned. We were enjoying a Jamba Juice following a well-child checkup at the doctor’s office (meaning shots and many fat tears). As we slurped the last of our drinks, I noticed with dismay that we had an hour until nap time. The kids […]
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