We often get asked what our favorite family-friendly U.S. destination is…and often times answer that it’s in our own backyard…Hawaii! There’s plenty to do on our island (read our guest […]

A Hawaii Mom’s Thoughts on the Threat of Nuclear Attack
It was 7:58am and I just put the kettle on to make myself a cup of tea. My husband was already on the balcony, listening to Fairuz as he normally […]

Our Favorite Kid-Friendly Travel Gear
Traveling with kids is an adventure and one my husband and I highly recommend doing. There’s no right age to travel with kids – we started when Lou Lou and […]

5 Reasons to Plan Your Winter Family Vacation in Hawaii
We’re doing things a little differently this winter. Instead of traveling somewhere cold like Whistler to spend the holidays skiing, we’re staying in Hawaii, soaking up the sunshine, and most […]

10 Must-Try Local Foods from Hawaii
In the past few years, Hawaiian food has made its way to the mainland and taken the nation by storm. The poke bowl (pronounced poh-keh) which originated on our islands […]

How to Spend a Weekend in Scottsdale With Kids
The city of Scottsdale is the perfect place to take your family on a weekend trip. This post is for anyone planning a family trip to Scottsdale, Arizona. Read on […]

Halloween Sugar Cookie Recipe
There are so many reasons to love the month of October. For some, it’s the “real” welcoming of FALL, and for others, the excitement and energy that surrounds the picking […]

Top 10 Family-Friendly Restaurants in Scottsdale
I’m finally back in Hawaii after a weeklong Mastermind and & Media Trip with my Break Into Travel Writing group. We spent a couple of days in Scottsdale, Arizona before […]

Top 10 Family-Friendly Restaurants in Gettysburg, PA
In addition to our culinary worldschooling, the kids homeschooling curriculum when we’re back home in Hawaii includes learning about our nation’s history. When I mentioned the possibility of road tripping […]

The Locals’ Guide to Exploring Oahu With Kids
No matter where we are in the world, whether it be skiing down the slopes in Whistler, taking a food tour, or viewing the cherry blossoms in Tokyo, Hawaii will […]