Author Archives: Heidi

About Heidi

My name is Heidi and I live on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. I have three young girls and a baby son, and a husband who makes me laugh. We love to turn up the music and dance in the livingroom, bend down and smell fresh grass, and play at the beach in the sunshine. I run a stand up paddle school, sharing good times with tourists on the island. I love teaching stand up paddling, and it proves a challenge to do a good job raising a family while running a business. Like my post? Please leave a comment.

Baby Food Maker Machine

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Heidi
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Baby food jars can cost between $.40 to $1.50 (if you’re in Hawaii). Why not make baby food from the food you have at home? Magic Bullet Blender Baby Bullet Blender My sister Cheri told me about the Baby Bullet, … Continue reading →

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How to Protect Valuables from Theft (You’re gonna love it)

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Heidi
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Okay, Mamas, introducing the ULTIMATE anti-theft security system! Leaving valuables in your car? No problem. Want to take a dip in the ocean but need to leave your wallet on the beach. Not to worry. Watching your kids on the … Continue reading →

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Building Memories WILL last a lifetime

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Heidi
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I just returned from visiting some friends. Some old friends who, through the years of life have acquired many, many experiences, met hundreds of people, and seen hundreds of events They are both in their ’80’s and both on the … Continue reading →

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Super fun, jammin’ Songs the Whole Family Will Dance Along To

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Heidi
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Ziggy Marley’s Family Time album still remains one of our favorite family music albums. Mostly because his music is fun for the kids and for adults! You know when you have to listen to kids’ music and it drives you … Continue reading →

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ESSENTIAL Swaddling Blanket

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Heidi

I have found it. For all our babies, we have been frustrated at the tiny little “swaddling” blankets that they outgrow (but not out-need) after they’re 2 weeks old. After they’ve outgrown them, we struggle to stretch the fabric tight … Continue reading →

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Too Many Mangos Book Review

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Heidi

Perusing books at book stores are a thing of the past, so it’s good to get reviews from others about really good books. And here is one of them. “Too Many Mangos” by Tammy Paikai is a story for children … Continue reading →

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Shadow Tag – Fun for the Whole Family

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Heidi
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Happy Spring Equinox!! The northern part of the world is finally celebrating spring, my favorite time of the year! To welcome sun’s extra rays, enjoy a frolic of Shadow Tag with your kids! Find a good stretch of pavement (your … Continue reading →

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Free Give Away
Terry Top — A Towel your Hair will Love

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Heidi
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Raise your hand if this is your post-shower routine: You grab the closest towel off the rack and after drying off your body, flip your hair upside down, wrap the towel around your hair, and let it balance precariously up … Continue reading →

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An Easy, Healthy Birthday Treat!

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Heidi

Ah, the old “bring-a-birthday-treat-to-school” gig! You gotta love it, because your child feels so special to be honored by his or her classmates and everyone loves food! But why does it always have to be cupcakes and sugar? Can children … Continue reading →

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An Easy Way to Serve

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Heidi
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It is easy to feel a bit helpless with all the suffering that goes on in the world. Like when you hear facts like “925 million of our fellow human beings suffer from malnutrition.” How lucky we are to have … Continue reading →

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