‘Mommy Monday’

Ah… the dreaded / exciting hospital bag checklist! If you’re packing your bag… that means you’re getting close!! So, congratulations! And, good luck! I’ve already been through this once before, and I’m scared. Just know…

ByMalika
November 10, 2015
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Maui Memorial Hospital Maternity Tour – What You Need to Know!

I’ve been seeing A LOT of Maui mommies posting about Maui Memorial and what the deal is with the obstetrics department. Since I did my tour yesterday I thought…

ByMalika
November 10, 2015
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5 Tips to Sleeping Comfortably While Pregnant

My 5 tips to sleeping comfortably while pregnant! It took me a while to figure this out for my first pregnancy but I was prepared when I became pregnant with my second…

ByMalika
November 2, 2015
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Putting the OT “Tools” to the Test!

Here are the tools we were given to help Jackson reach his full potential and help the school to be able to manage his day better. So far, works like a charm!

ByMalika
October 30, 2015
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You Want my Three-Year-Old to See an OT??

My son’s school has been observing his behavior and thinks he could benefit from seeing an OT – Occupational Therapist. According to The American Occupational Therapy Association, occupational therapy helps children to…

ByMalika
October 29, 2015
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10 Early Signs of Pregnancy – My Symptoms in The First Month!

I’m pregnant! Within a week I already started feeling the effects. My “signs” might be different from yours but I thought I might share them with you in case you might be in a similar situation…

ByMalika
October 20, 2015
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Behind the Scenes: Season 6 Premiere of Hawaii Five-0

The Hawaii Five-0 season premiere has become a tradition of sorts for my family and I. I don’t have a very good memory so I just re-read my “Hawaii Five-0: Over the Years” and “Behind the Scenes: Season 5 Red Carpet” blogs… I have more fun at these events than I even remember! Thank… Read More

ByMalika
September 25, 2015
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IT’S A GIRL!!

My first child is a boy. But I thought he was going to be a girl. While pregnant, I had a VERY realistic dream about it and was CONVINCED. My best friend was so convinced by my certainty, she bought a mountain…

ByMalika
June 21, 2015
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We’re Pregnant!

So I’ve heard it time and time again… the middle children never get as much attention as the first. The novelty has worn off and parents have already “been there, done that.” I’m a first-born … so I wouldn’t know about that… ha ha! My husband, Kaimi, is the second child and he jokingly… Read More

ByMalika
May 19, 2015
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We Saw a Mama & Baby Whale Breaching!

I couldn’t have scripted this whale watch to happen any better than it did. PERFECTION. Sunday night, Uncle Mike Spalding posted on FB an invitation for anyone that wanted to join him on a whale watching adventure…

ByMalika
March 3, 2015
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Malika’s Favorites: Natural Laundry Detergent

Jackson still has a super full schedule and as of late there’s been a significant uptick in the amount of laundry. Jackson has been having “accidents” in…

ByMalika
January 21, 2015
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The Wall Of Love…

Every year I post our Christmas and holiday cards on two rows of strings on our wall. I love receiving Christmas cards, reading them and looking at them! Makes my heart smile to see the smiling faces of family and friends on that wall as I walk up our stairs into our home. When… Read More