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Distance Learning Updates

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Distance Learning Updates

We are just over a month into our distance learning and I find myself saying, wow, it has only been a month!? Shout out to all the Kumu there helping to make this distance learning meaningful. 

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Back to School...but from Home
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Back to School...but from Home

The only thing that kept me sane was knowing that there was a lot of other parents asking themselves the same questions and trying to make the best decision for their keiki. I know my hours are som...

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the keiki dept baby eating healthy baby hawaii food. she is sitting on a kalo stamp kapa moe blanket
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3 Reasons Why I Buy Freshly Made Baby Food

Now that I have three keiki I buy baby food. I used to love making baby food. But running a small shop and raising 3 keiki doesn't make it realistic for me right now. Thank goodness for Healthy Bab...

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leilani, owner of the keiki dept, with newborn baby
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Why Shopping for an OBGYN is important

I never realized how important it was to shop around for an OBGYN. No matter who you choose as your OBGYN...do not get lazy like me. Make sure you have a doc that you have good vibes with and also...

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the keiki dept kids inside the box photo
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Inside the Box Photos

Are you shopping online more? I know we are. My keiki love to play with the large boxes we get from Amazon. Usually they color all over them and use them to make forts or cars...but this time I saw...

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hand sewn face masks by the keiki dept
Shop Talk

Living my Best Mask Life

The last few weeks, or months actually, have been a blur as we come to grips with our new reality. 

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3 Reasons Why We Switched to our 4ever Car Seat

3 Reasons Why We Switched to our 4ever Car Seat

When I had my first baby...the idea of pushing him in one of those little baby car seats attached to the stroller seemed picture perfect. But he hated the car seat. I remember asking the nurse as w...

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Adventures of Kalei & Kili

Dear Santa...Itʻs Kili again!

Dear Santa, Remember me...Kili? I wrote to you last year but not sure if you ever got that letter...I didn't get the cords that I really wanted but don't worry, I found some laying around the hous...

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the keiki dept family at waimanalo country farms
Shopping

Holiday Shopping: Hawaii Small Shop Edition

Over the years I have moved away from shopping at the big box retailers and have supported small local shops. Why? Because I know the work and dedication that these owners put into their products. ...

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the keiki dept family photo at queens hospital
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Third Time's a Charm...Hospital Bag Necessities

When packing your bag...I totally recommend to try not to overpack. It is a lot easier said than done but possible. I mean, I had 3 tries so far and I think I finally got it down!

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