April is Month of the Military Child. It's a great month to live on or near a military base, and it is nice to give our kids a month of their own in which we recognize their sacrifices in this life that we chose for them.
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Addison
#hikinginhawaii – Pu’u Ma’eli’eli Hike
There are tons of hikes on this side. These can be humid (again, rain) and often muddy, but I have yet to be disappointed by a single outing. This past Sunday, Addie and I tackled Pu'u Ma'eli'eli Trail, or Digging Hill as it is more commonly known.
A Sunday at Makapu’u Lighthouse
I have never been an outdoor person, but I LOVE hiking on this island. Maybe it is the gorgeous views on practically every ridge or peak. It could be all the plant life and greenery that still seems foreign to this Midwest girl. I know that it is the combination of exploration and physical activity;…
The Beautifull Project
There are so many different websites and media dedicated to women. Entire bookstore sections are dedicated to women's health, beauty, fitness, and more. Magazines and advertisements are everywhere with images of the perfect female form. Yet how many are focused on your beauty, without standards or conformity to what society deems "normal?" Enter The Beautifull Project.…
More #hikinginhawaii
I'm officially hooked on hiking. Not sure if this is purely a Hawaii thing, but I'm going with it while it lasts. There are so many amazing, natural sights to see on this island that I know feel as if I will never see them all. I also have to combat this thing called a job,…
From 2 to 14 – parenting at all the ages
It's been a hot minute since I have written. Why, do you ask? Because I have 4 kids, a husband, a job, a volunteer position, and a lot of books to read. I generally do not like to complain about how exhausting life can be (except to my husband), but lately the parenting has been…
#hikinginhawaii
I feel like the only pictures I post on Instagram now are of cute pets from work and hiking in Hawaii. For a self-proclaimed "indoor girl," I've really embraced the hiking opportunities here. This tiny island can seem just that - tiny - so hiking is a cheap way to explore, to kill some time,…
When you realize you are not as cool as you thought
I've been a mother for over 13 years. I knew that as a young mother, I would have the advantage of retaining my cool factor for a little longer than most mothers. I could follow what was trending, the best clothes and music, the newest makeup trick or food fascination, etc. I liked the idea…
Continue reading ➞ When you realize you are not as cool as you thought
Bishop Museum
We love museums - any kind of museum, to be truthful. I'm raising some inquisitive, nerdy children, and I will not apologize for it. We spent a Saturday afternoon at the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, despite the fact that it was a sunny, gorgeous Hawaiian day. What can I say? We like to learn. This…
Sometimes simple is enough
I've been in another slump recently. I'm not sleeping very well, some travel plans had to be put off, and I blame the husband-left, child-left voids in my life. It's so strange to me still that with all these living beings in my house, I can still feel sad with the absence of 1 or…
