A Month of Gratitude: Unexpected Moments of Gratitutde

"Piglet noticed that even though he had a very small heart, it could hold a rather large amount of gratitude."  -- A.A. Milne, Winnie The Pooh Around this time of year, we realize we should be extra grateful or extra thankful.  We know that Thanksgiving is just one day, but we should should gratitude 365 … Continue reading A Month of Gratitude: Unexpected Moments of Gratitutde

Picking Pumpkins — Waimanalo Pumpkin Patch

It's not fall until you've picked a pumpkin for Halloween. Am I right? It's pretty new thing here in Hawaii. There aren't very many self pick farms here in Hawaii, unlike our mainland counterparts, pumpkin patches have only been around for maaayybeee the last 10 or so years? I could totally be wrong, but I … Continue reading Picking Pumpkins — Waimanalo Pumpkin Patch

The Beaten Path: New York City Part Deux -- A first time experience in New York City

The Beaten Path: New York City Part Deux

A first timer's experience in New York City, what I did and how I did it.

Island Eats: Via Gelato

Ice cream is probably my dessert weakness. I've never really cared for pies, cakes, cookies, or cupcakes, but ice cream…I can never turn it down!  When I was pregnant, I swear I used it as an excuse to eat a bowl every night after dinner, for that I paid two fold.  I got gestational diabetes, … Continue reading Island Eats: Via Gelato

World Smile Day

Aloha Friday: World Smile Day

Today is World Smile Day friends! Let me preface this by saying that it's kind of ironic that I am writing about this because I've had people tell me I need to smile more, on more than one occasion.  I will also say that it is one of my BIGGEST pet peeves when people tell … Continue reading Aloha Friday: World Smile Day

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Recipe: Sweet Potato Fries with Fry Sauce

Fries are my best friend. Shoestring, crinkle, tater tots, fat, skinny, fresh or frozen, homemade or fast food, crispy, soggy, baked or deep fried. I love ALL KINDS OF FRIES. I have my favorites of course but, generally speaking I'm not fry racist. Unless they are old, old and cold fries are never good. While training … Continue reading Recipe: Sweet Potato Fries with Fry Sauce

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Fall Overload

It's officially fall friends and that means a few things. The holiday's are around the corner, pumpkin spice lattes are back at Starbucks (along with an awesomely tasting cousin called the Toasted Graham Latte, yum!), and it's time to break out those cute fall ensembles that have been staring at you from your closet all … Continue reading Fall Overload