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Kū Kiaʻi Mauna: The Guardians of Mauna Kea

mom and two kids in front of mauna kea
Hawaiian Culture

Kū Kiaʻi Mauna: The Guardians of Mauna Kea

Have you ever stood up for something you believed in? In my thirty-something years I haven't. I have never felt the calling. I never felt so passionate about an issue. Don't get me wrong, I've supp...

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How I've Changed Since Becoming a Mom

Sitting here trying to clear photos off my phone I came across a recent hiking picture. Before kids my idea of a hike was so different...now I can't imagine any other type of adventure!

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10 Things to Pack in Your Toddler's Carry On Bag

Traveling with your baby or toddler for the first time? Seasoned traveler but looking for new ideas or just curious what I pack? Every trip we go on I get more confident in what we HAVE TO pack for...

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breastfeeding baby with the keiki dept kalo kapa moe swaddle
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How I Chose My Breast Friend

Struggling to choose a breast pump? It's hard to make a breast friend but let me tell you who my breast friend is and why.

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Common Places Keiki Hide Things
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Common Places Keiki Hide Things

Recently we had a thief hit our house. It was an inside job. She hit before we knew it and it was too late! She had done some practice on other items in the house...the magnetic lock for the kitche...

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Those Little Chompers
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Those Little Chompers

Everyone and their mom has their opinion about how to deal with TEETHING!!!! While every baby experiences teething, every baby is also different. 

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Adventures of Kalei & Kili

Dear Santa...Love, Kili

Dear Santa,You might not know me but I'm Kili and this is my first Christmas. Everyone keeps asking my mommy what I want for Christmas and she has no clue. I heard her telling different people all ...

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Doterra

Our doTERRA Journey

I started using oils for Kalei when we would catch a cold. We tried to avoid giving him over the counter medicines but didn't explore all of the essential oil companies. Like many, I saw these oils...

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Product Reviews

Worth the Splurge...Dock-a-Tot vs. Baby Nest

Baby on the way? Have a terrible sleeper? Not sure if a Dock-a-Tot is worth the splurge? Here's my 2 cents on the topic.

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Aloha

Aloha

The Keiki Dept was born shortly after the birth of my son in January 2015. What started as a hobby while I was on maternity leave grew into something more. I wanted more options for stylish boy acc...

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