Little Bird Blog

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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). […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Byodo-In Temple – A peaceful retreat The Byodo-In Temple is a tranquil haven nestled on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Surrounded by lush greenery and a koi-filled pond, this stunning replica of a 900-year-old Japanese temple is a place of quiet […]