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A Hawaii Lifestyle Blog By Kait Hanson
A Hawaii Lifestyle Blog By Kait Hanson
![I grew up in a town so small there isn’t a stoplight. There is a tiny neighborhood grocer, a pizza shop, a post office, community pool and a big park and everyone pretty much knows everyone.
Growing up I couldn’t wait to spread my wings and soar to a big city; I dreamed of a fancy apartment in a high rise surrounded by noise, stores and hustle. But as I get older, I realize there is something truly special about my hometown, the people in it and the feeling I get returning. I’ve spent almost two weeks here with my parents and it has never been more apparent to me that our branches can only reach high if our roots run deep 🌳 [amazing hydrangeas from my mom’s garden]](http://scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com/vp/340a2a5246aaaa7289699b844e2b86be/5C55B3B0/t51.2885-15/e35/s320x320/42512063_906037559600431_5061911736563751230_n.jpg "I grew up in a town so small there isn’t a stoplight. There is a tiny neighborhood grocer, a pizza shop, a post office, community pool and a big park and everyone pretty much knows everyone.
Growing up I couldn’t wait to spread my wings and soar to a big city; I dreamed of a fancy apartment in a high rise surrounded by noise, stores and hustle. But as I get older, I realize there is something truly special about my hometown, the people in it and the feeling I get returning. I’ve spent almost two weeks here with my parents and it has never been more apparent to me that our branches can only reach high if our roots run deep 🌳 [amazing hydrangeas from my mom’s garden]")
![4 adults, 8 bags, 1 large snack satchel, hundreds of miles in the car, enough coats, vests and rain gear to stock an REI, more soup than I’ve ever eaten in my life + the adventure of a lifetime 💜🇮🇸 The first of many Iceland recaps is live on my blog [direct link in bio]](http://scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com/vp/ae247e8f4f2aebf61054d1ae43f44e9e/5C5B7CAE/t51.2885-15/e35/s320x320/41837592_373150519890913_8795332496027909799_n.jpg "4 adults, 8 bags, 1 large snack satchel, hundreds of miles in the car, enough coats, vests and rain gear to stock an REI, more soup than I’ve ever eaten in my life + the adventure of a lifetime 💜🇮🇸 The first of many Iceland recaps is live on my blog [direct link in bio]")