My last blog on this topic was to hopefully recruit some new families on OAHU that would be willing to host a French student THIS summer. (By the way, they still need families!! The students get here on August 3rd! Please email me if you’re interested or know someone who might be – HERE… Read More
After creating my logo earlier this year I could not wait to start creating some fun merchandise with it. I LOVE the logo soooo much!! I started with stickers & window decals (which look amazing) and I just got my tanks in! I worked with a local company on Oahu – Premium Shirt Printing… Read More
My mom used to make this dish when I was a little girl. Traditionally it’s with a Lyonnaise sauce and leftover meat but I make mine with ground beef and add veggies. It’s still delicious! Check out my video recipe below (it’s only 5 minutes – I try to keep them short!) Hachis… Read More
Today, Lāhainā Noon occurred in Lahaina. Pretty cool yeah? At 12:33pm there were no shadows! (See Asa Ellison’s photo above) Allow me to explain… Lāhainā Noon is a term used to describe the moment when the sun is directly overhead. This only happens in the tropics because the sun is never overhead anywhere else… Read More
UPDATE: The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WATCH for all HAWAIIAN ISLANDS in effect from 6:00pm SATURDAY to 6:00pm MONDAY. (With the possibility of being extended if heavy rain persists) ORIGINAL POST: According to the National Hurricane Center, ONE-C strengthened into a Tropical Storm WALI far southeast of the islands around… Read More
My father has said it time and time again… “It’s not IF, but WHEN.” He usually says it with regard to tsunami events but it’s true of ALL natural hazards. Growing up with my dad, the oceanographer, every day at the beach started with a safety “briefing” … looking at currents, tsunami escape routes,… Read More
The first time I saw a photo of the heart in the rock at Nakalele Blowhole – it blew me away. I thought maybe it was fake. A spot like this couldn’t actually exist in real life! The photo was posted on Facebook and the comments were interesting – some people said it was… Read More
Jackson has been “surfing” for several months now but this is the first time he actually stood up on the board by himself. Granted, we weren’t riding a wave but he’s taking baby steps Of course mommy forgot to charge the GoPro (My first time out with it! We bought it THREE years ago!! Talk… Read More
An order came in for this sunrise shell knotted turquoise bracelet so I thought I would do a little video tutorial while I made it This technique is simple and repetitive – it looks great with all types of beads and especially Tahitian Pearls! Happy Beading! #lifesswell #surfergirljewelry #madebymalika
A spectacular, amazing, once-in-a-lifetime, breathtaking experience… the video says it all. #blessed #Tahiti #swimmingwithsharks #lifesswell #swellsaturday In case you’re interested in my Tahiti Adventure – here are all of the related blogs I wrote Tahiti Day 1: Farmers Market & Tama’ara Tahiti Day 2: Recipe for Perfectly Burnt Rice Tahiti Day 3: Swimming with sharks… Read More
I used to peel my mangoes and then cut all of the flesh off – no more! This is THE SIMPLEST, fastest, easiest way to cut a mango and it makes it super easy to eat. Enjoy! Directions: Start with a serrated edge knife. Be careful that the knife doesn’t… Read More
Yes, I’m a mom. Mom = No time = Nothing gets done on time = Tahiti vacation 2 months ago = Posting now In case you’re interested in my Tahiti Adventure – here are all of the related blogs I wrote that were actually posted at an appropriate time! ha ha… #mommyproblems… Read More
