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TSA can be a daunting ordeal. So I’m here to tell you it’s going to be OKAY. Here are some things you might want to prepare for when going through TSA with your kids….

ByMalika
August 18, 2016
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Baby & Me Yoga on Maui

Mommy and me yoga is something I’ve done with both of my keiki. I’ve been desperately searching for a good yoga studio to go to with Waipuna here on Maui that isn’t too far from where I live…. fortunately, I found one! (Thanks to the Maui Mommies Group on Facebook – Mahalo!) The… Read More

ByMalika
August 14, 2016
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Mission Surprise Sister in California: Complete!

Last week, Waipuna and I flew to California to meet up with my three siblings and surprise one of them for her birthday! It had been more than 3.5 years since we had all been together at the same time! I documented our…

ByMalika
August 5, 2016
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Getting a Proper Passport Photo is NOT as Easy as You Think!

So, taking a proper passport photo should be pretty simple right? You go to the place that offers that service, you stand there, they take a photo, print it, cut it and voila! Not so fast…

ByMalika
July 11, 2016
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My Child Choked: Personal Stories From LifesSwell Readers…

One way, I’ve learned a lot through this experience was reading YOUR comments about your experiences. I have compiled a few of them and listed them below. I also wrote a blog – 10 Choking Hazards…

ByMalika
June 27, 2016
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After 100 Classes, 10 Things I’ve Learned About Barre

I’ve finally reached my first big fitness goal! Tuesday I will take my 100th class at Pure Barre Maui! I wanted to blog about barre and my personal journey with the “lift, tuck, burn”

ByMalika
June 14, 2016
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World Oceans Day – Taking the Pledge!

To be a part of the movement you can post on social media and make a pledge! Plastic pollution is a huge problem for the ocean. On May 25th, singer Jack Johnson started The Wave, asking people to…

ByMalika
June 8, 2016
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Singing “Natural Woman” Healed My Soul…

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For me, this day was turned around by one simple moment. Getting on stage to sing. The song is special to me since I sang it to my husband at my wedding but being able to channel my emotions and let them out through song was the most amazing release…

ByMalika
June 8, 2016
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How I Saved My Baby From Choking

A couple days ago, my baby choked. I was napping in the other room and heard a coughing / gagging sound. At first, I didn’t wake up… but then I heard it again and ran into her room. I scanned…

ByMalika
June 5, 2016
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First Passport for Baby – As Easy as 1, 2, 3!

Once you have your supporting documents, getting a passport isn’t very difficult. The hard part is getting an appointment! Here on Maui, the next available appointment is often months out. Unless you’re…

ByMalika
May 22, 2016
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Obtaining Your Social Security Card

Did you know that you can “opt out” of getting a social security card? Well, I didn’t. I assumed that every child that is born at the hospital automatically gets a social security number. I thought that one of those millions of papers I had to fill out surely provided…

ByMalika
May 22, 2016
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Baby Pig Tails – Finally Found the Perfect Elastics!

My baby girl was born with A LOT of hair! Wai has long hair and it’s super fine. I was using small black elastics at first, but I had to wrap them a million times just to get them on. I finally found the PERFECT elastics…