Those of you who know me, know I grew up in Austin, Texas. My dear friend Margeaux first took me canoeing on Lake Austin (now named Ladybird Lake) when I was in my early 20s. I was always very fond of canoeing the calm lake and seeing the city from a …
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Why I Love Ted’s Bakery
One of my favorite places to eat on this entire island is Ted's Bakery near Sunset Beach on the North Shore. I've been going to this place for years and years since it was a tiny hole in the wall and only open for breakfast and lunch. Since then the …
My Favorite Spots in Kailua Not in the Guidebooks
It's fast approaching about a year since we made the move to Kailua. It was a drastic move coming from a larger home in the country of Kahaluu to a cozy two bedroom condo in busy Kailua Town. I don't fancy the weekend tourist crowds or the relentless …
Bula Fiji, A Boat Day Trip to Tavarua & Namotu
This past October we took our first trip to Fiji. Our friends and I have always wanted to travel to this exotic destination. In the surfers world it's known for heavy, excellent surf, and crystal clear water. Since we were traveling with Cruz and …
Fresh Box: Convenient, Healthy, & Delicious
Ever since I had Cruz, normal everyday tasks that I use to enjoy like cooking dinner have become tedious and tiring. It's hard to find time in the day to grocery shop, prepare dinner, and clean up after cooking. I recently discovered Fresh Box and …
Keri Nakahashi Pet Photography
Before I met my husband Steven and I had my son Cruz, I already had two loves in my life, my dogs Macie Elizabeth and Spencer. They can be the most inconveniencing, loud barking beagles, but always loving and forever loyal. These beagles …
New Foodie Finds on the North Shore of Oahu
The 2016-2017 Winter Surf Season is almost here. The HIC Pro holding period has already begun and the flocks of professional surfers are slowly arriving to the North Shore of Oahu. Despite my extreme displease for crowds and bumper to bumper traffic, …
Belly Bump Art with Hau’oli Henna
Don't get me wrong, I am very fortunate to be in my 9th month of pregnancy with a healthy baby boy, but pregnancy has been rough on me. I give all the mothers out there lots of credit for sacrificing their bodies and lives. I think my friend …
Downtown Honolulu Lunching Guide
The Downtown Honolulu food scene has really taken off in the last several years. It seems like every week a new trendy eatery is popping up or closing down. From the business district to Chinatown there are endless lunch possibilities. Navigating …
Beyond Honolulu: Kayaking the Hanalei River on Kauai
Last summer I got to spend a few days on the island of Kauai and was lucky enough to visit the north shore of the island and the town of Hanalei. One of my favorite things to do in Hanalei is to go kayaking on the Hanalei river, so I made sure to …