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We Saw a Mama & Baby Whale Breaching!
Malika’s Favorites: Natural Laundry Detergent
Honey Bees Leave a Sweet Surprise for Maui Homeowner
With a laugh, Helena Suehiro describes the experience, “It’s crazy!” Her mother’s Haiku house has been targeted not once, but twice by hungry honey bees. The house was built in the 90′s and doesn’t have insulation. The space between the walls in the living room became the perfect home for some honeycomb. Helena… Read More
Jackson Surfs “The Cove”
Jackson and I went surfing with Pénélope while she was here with us (she’s our French exchange student). It was a small day at “The Cove” – perfect for surfing with baby. It was just our third time out on my longboard together. For other surfer mamas out there – the water wings work… Read More
ULUA VS. PORCUPINE FISH
A photo of an ulua choking on a puffer fish has gone viral this week. I interviewed the family that helped bring it to shore and spoke to a marine biologist about the event for some insight. #uluaVSpuffer It was a hot, sunny Sunday in Kihei. A couple of fishermen were out… Read More
MAUI COUNTY EMERGENCY HURRICANE SHELTER (POSSIBLE) LOCATIONS
Do you know where your closest evacuation shelter is? Here is a list of possible hurricane shelters for Maui County from Hawaii EMA. (THEY WILL NOT ALL BE OPEN DURING ANY ONE EMERGENCY EVENT – THIS FULL LIST IS MEANT AS A RESOURCE). Keep in mind, for this event <ISELLE> ONLY THE ONES at… Read More
The Heart at the Nakalele Blowhole
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
Surfing with Baby!
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
MAUI COUNTY FOURTH OF JULY EVENT CALENDAR
59th Annual Makawao Rodeo Where: Oskie Rice Arena on Olinda Road at the Kaanaolo Ranch When: Today, July 3 – Sunday, July 6 Parking: Oskie Rice Arena (There will be FREE shuttle service to & from the parade) DETAILS: Thursday, JULY 3 8:00 am contestant check in 9:00 am – Qualifying runs begin… Read More
Behind the Scenes: Maui Film Festival Night 1
We just got back from the first night of the Maui Film Festival. What a great night! Work hard, play hard… my camera guy, Jon, came to pick me up and we were at the Seaside Cinema at the Grand Wailea around 6:30 / 6:45pm – from the Elevators on the 4th floor you… Read More
Brand New Venue: Seaside Cinema at the Maui Film Festival
The Maui Film Festival is the event I look forward to ALL year. It’s got everything – movies, food, events, celebrities, community and it celebrates Maui. What more could you ask for? Three years ago I covered the film festival for Hawaii News Now (see video below) – but now, as a Maui resident, this… Read More
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