There are a few special places on Oahu that Dane and I like to to keep for ourselves, but when people ask for a good place to go in Waikiki, we often say Island Vintage Wine Bar. It’s a new-to-us spot that is in Royal Hawaiian Center, but since we found out about it last fall, we’ve already gone several… Continue Reading
Why I Don’t Mind Spending A Little More For Athleta Clothing
Anyone who has been around this blog for any length of time knows that I take my athleisure clothing seriously. I have done numerous Dressing Room Diaries for Athleta and and I can thank my mom for introducing me to the brand. Why I Don’t Mind Spending A Little More For Athleta Clothing One thing I get asked a lot… Continue Reading
XOXO Painted Sugar Cookies For Valentine’s Day
If you remember my Painted Sugar Cookies from Christmas time, you might be excited that I’m back again with some delicious XOXO Sugar Cookies for Valentine’s Day. This go around, I wanted hand painted cookies that were still colorful, but more pastel. I LOVED the bright colors of my Christmas cookies, but I wanted to try something new with my… Continue Reading
Why We Love Our Hands Free Dog Leash
For as long as we have had Judy and Bill, they have needed to run daily. Unfortunately, yard space in Hawaii is at a premium, so running the dogs means on a leash. Our dogs are strong and to be honest – Bill is horrible on a leash despite training. After doing a bit of research, Dane decided that running… Continue Reading
Eating Lately Via My iPhone
Whew! It’s been a minute since I checked in with an Eating Lately Via My iPhone post. When I took a poll on Instagram, this was one of the top requested posts. I think sharing what I eat (for whatever reason?!) really resonates with people and I’m happy to do it. I know when I see what people are eating,… Continue Reading
Life Hacks For Military Families
I did an Instagram poll a couple weeks ago that asked what sort of blog content people would like to see. One of the more interesting suggestions was tips for military life. I’ll be honest – I don’t have a ton – but I do have a list of things I wish I would have known about a lot sooner… Continue Reading