‘Mommy Monday’

Obtaining Your Birth Certificate in Hawaii

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The State of Hawaii has a new system in place since the birth of my 3-year-old! Hurray! It’s actually EASY to get a birth certificate or a copy of one… I’m impressed! Granted, I haven’t actually received mine yet since I just ordered it BUT I’m optimistic! I mean, I didn’t have to go to the post office to get a money order this time! It was great to be able to pay by credit card.

Why My Babies Sleep Through The Night

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People always tell me “You’re so lucky! Your babies are so good.” I’ll take the compliment, but trust me, it didn’t come easy. My hubby and I did our research and committed to a particular method of “sleep training” and “soothing”.

Failing is NOT Always Failure…

Image: Jeff Kewalo @unko_shots

  I’m pretty “heavy” and tall for a tandem surfing partner but I have a couple of friends who are willing to lift me! ha ha! Prior to getting pregnant, I could easily lift myself on their shoulders and even connect a few moves in the air as we surfed. This is a post I… Read More

Getting my Pre-Baby Body Back

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Getting your body back isn’t just about “looking” good. Your body just went through this miraculous process of growing and birthing a human. It’s magical! I loved seeing my body grow…

Waipuna Laaba Abigail Judd – What’s in a Name?

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I lost my best friend, Sarah, several years ago. It was the worst day of my life having to say goodbye to her. Her memory lives on in my heart… I’ve always known that I wanted to pass on her energy, her essence, her joy… to one of my children in the form of a name.

Pink Blush Maternity – Malika’s Picks!

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I love that there are pieces that go from casual to formal, day to night, summer to winter… AND because I’m nearing the end of my pregnancy, it was nice that they had wardrobe options for me that could go from pregnancy to nursing to postpartum.