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!
10 Quick Resources to Learn the Hawaiian Language
Congratulations on your choice to learn the Hawaiian language! Over the years, interest has sparked in the Hawaiian language and now there are some fun apps, websites, videos, and books to help people learn the Hawaiian language. As someone from Hawaii, I've finally...
Hawaii During Covid – Is it worth the time and money?
Are you thinking of traveling to Hawaii during Covid? Is it worth it? My short answer: no. The long answer: there are pros to going during Covid. Allow me to explain… My husband and I decided to go to Maui at the end of January 2021. With about 4 weeks to plan...
Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Beautiful Haku Lei
A haku lei makes any trip to Hawaii that much better! We’ve all seen the touristy pictures of people in Hawaii, purple orchid leis around their necks, donning colorful aloha shirts, and big smiles on their faces. But what if you could experience more than the touristy...
Easy Hawaii Gift Guide for Hawaii Lovers
This Hawaii Gift Guide makes gift-giving so simple! Do you know a Hawaii lover in your life? This gift guide makes it easy to find the perfect present for your Hawaii loving friend! With a variety of prices and items, you’ve got a lot to choose from here. You will...
Hawaii Inspired Gifts for Him – So Easy and Fun!
These are the easiest Hawaii gifts for him! Guys are honestly kind of hard to shop for, but with this list, you should know what to get him in a jiffy. Especially if your man loves Hawaii, these are the perfect Hawaii gifts for him! With a variety of prices and items,...
Hawaii Inspired Gifts for Her – Create Paradise for her!
These are the easiest Hawaii gifts for her! Ever wondered what to gift to give to a Hawaii lover? If your girl loves Hawaii, this is the list for you! With a variety of prices and items, you've got a lot to choose from here. From pineapple themed items to more...
How to keep it together when your family is falling apart
Probably one of the hardest things about a family falling apart is not being able to talk to anybody about it. Our breaking family may be the only thing on our mind, but when others ask, "How are you doing?" we might respond with, "I'm fine, thanks." Deep inside,...
6 Beautiful Life Lessons from a Sea Turtle
A sea turtle has an alluring presence. Slow and steady, it glides through the water, rising occasionally for a breath of air. There is a quiet grace to the sea turtle's slowness, and a friendliness that surpasses human understanding. Its large eyes look like they hold...
Ho’oponopono: A Hawaiian tradition of peace
Life is full of challenges, and not surprisingly, many of those challenges come in the form of relationships. Even if you’re the kindest person, you might accidentally say or do something that offends someone else. Bridges can be burned, tensions arise, and tempers...
Aloha is Kindness
This is a post from my retired blog, Lost on Da Mainland. Minor edits and changes have been made to improve the message and content. One of my coworkers once said something that really made me think--and it wasn’t even related to feelings or thoughts. He always wears...