LIFESTYLE
You don’t have to live in Hawaii to have a Hawaii inspired life! These are some of my lifestyle posts about Hawaii… things that can help you bring paradise into your home and life. Here are some of my favorite things to bring more aloha and Hawaii into your life right now! From fashion ideas to gift guides, interior design, and food, this section should have something that will delight you!
7 Easy Ways to Go Eco-Friendly in 2022
I don’t know about you, but I definitely felt a shift in my life in 2021, a prompting and urge to become more eco-friendly. The concept of mālama ka ‘aina, caring and protecting the earth and land, has always been near and dear to my heart. I’ve always known that if...
5 Inspirational Quotes For When You’re Down
Looking for some inspirational quotes for when you're down? Whether you face winter blues, a creative lag, an episode of depression, or simply need something to give you a little boost, here are 5 inspirational quotes for you! A wonderful aloha value that goes with...
Best 8 Hawaii Inspired Holiday Gifts in 2021
Looking for Hawaii inspired holiday gifts? While I’m a huge about not consuming and doing what we can to help the environment, I also love giving gifts—meaningful gifts. So I want to start by saying the best gifts don’t cost money. As you may have learned with...
5 Inspiring Life Lessons from a Shark
Hollywood has given sharks a bad rep over the years, and it’s too bad because sharks play a huge role in the ocean system. Sharks are apex predators, meaning that they’re at the top of the food chain. Their role ensures that the species below them don’t overpopulate...
5 Easy Hawaiian Nature Words to Know Before You Go
Learn 5 easy Hawaiian nature words before your next trip! Hawaii is known for its beautiful, unique, tropical plants and gorgeous landscapes. There are especially quite a few nature words that one comes across when living or visiting Hawaii. I think it’s important to...
How to Say 5 Aesthetic Hawaiian Water Words
Learn 5 Hawaiian water words to inspire our appreciation for such a vital resource. Water is an important life force in any culture and environment, but especially in Hawaii. Growing up on the Big Island, it rained nearly everyday in Hilo, but it was never a cause to...
5 Beautiful Hawaiian Cosmo Words To Know
Hawaiian cosmo words are beautiful and meaningful. Growing up on the Big Island of Hawaii, I absolutely loved quiet nights in Mountain View. My siblings and I would lie on the road and stare up at the sky. Of course, this was before lots of people moved to the Big...
Hawaiian Music: Everything You Need to Know
When people ask me what Hawaiian music I like, it’s sort of a difficult question to answer. The term “Hawaiian Music” is a lot broader than people think. For example, I like the ancient style of Hawaiian music, used in hula dancing or chanting. I also like old...
I’m publishing my first book! 🌺 Get the details now!
My first book is finally here!! 😀 You know I’ve been working for a while on my debut novel, and now it's time to share all the details with you! I’ve somehow managed to not say too much in my newsletters or social media, but I am THRILLED to share all. This post will...
8 Ways to Recover From Trauma With Aloha
Trauma. It happens to all of us. Though it may come in different shapes and sizes, its effects can linger long past the event itself. Abuse, accident, death, grief, and mental illness are a few of the big examples of trauma, but even other things like slamming the...