‘Mommy Monday’

If you can, install your car seat in the center seat. It tends to be the safest spot should you get into an accident. Farthest from any impact. …

ByMalika
September 4, 2017
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Why I Chose Kapiʻolani: The State-of-the-art NICU Facility

Kapi’ʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children has an updated, new NICU wing in the Diamond Head Tower. The staff and facilities are amazing but what really made me…

ByMalika
September 4, 2017
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MyChart App: Electronically Check Test Results, Change Appts, Email Doctor… and More!

Hawaii Pacific Health has updated their MyChart App and it’s AWESOME. Through MyChart you can electronically check-in for your appointments, schedule or cancel appointments, email your doctor, view and pay your bill, refill your medication, update your…

ByMalika
August 24, 2017
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What Happens AFTER You Deliver at Kapi’olani

I had the pleasure of interviewing Brandy Rhinelander, the manager of the Mother-Baby Care Unit at Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women & Children. She is a wealth of information and her interview is below. But first, here is some helpful information about what…

ByMalika
August 10, 2017
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Hospital Bag Checklist: What NOT to Pack… Because it’s Provided!

Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children provides some goodies for you including: diapers, wipes, a baby comb, vaseline, baby shampoo/body wash, a Hawaii Pacific Health…

ByMalika
July 19, 2017
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“Cake Smash” Success: The Checklist You Need

To start, I found inspiration on Nalani’s Instagram and then checked out Pinterest for some additional ideas. I use a letter board that I bought on Amazon for Waipuna’s monthly milestone…

ByMalika
December 16, 2016
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First Birthday Baby Lū’au: Materials, Vendors, Ideas, Program

If you live in Hawaii, YOU KNOW. The baby lū’au can be just as (if not more) involved than your wedding day! So taking on Waipuna’s was no easy feat. Here, I will detail what our program was like, show you the decoration elements, activities and personal touches that made our baby lū’au a… Read More

ByMalika
December 14, 2016
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Tutu-orial – How to Make a Super Cute “No Sew” Tutu

My baby turns one in a few days so I wanted to make her a couple of cute tutus to wear at her birthday party. One for the cake smash – that will get dirty – and one for her to wear the rest of the day. We are in Hawaii so the rest of her “OOTD” is a lei po’o made…

ByMalika
November 16, 2016
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Traveling With an Infant – Alone! Tips & Tricks

Traveling with babies is not the easiest thing to do… I’ve traveled alone inter-island but never on a flight that lasted more than an hour. So, this was new. Baby Waipuna and I hopped on a flight to California from Maui… flight time was between 5 and 6 hours. It was challenging… at… Read More

ByMalika
August 29, 2016
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Travel: Infant Packing List

Here is the packing list I whip out whenever I go on a trip. I’ve sent it to several friends upon request and thought I would share it with you as a starting point when you’re packing your bags for your next journey. I don’t always bring ALL of these things but I always print this list, highlight the things I’ll need and check them…

ByMalika
August 19, 2016
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5 Terrific Tips For Getting Through TSA With Kids

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