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.

A New Year’s Tradition

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Heidi

I got this idea from Sunny, who seems to always have great ideas for preserving memories. It’s simple, yet keeps a good record of family history that is fun to look back on. Each year at New Year’s, each member … Continue reading →

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A personalized video from Santa to your kids!

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Heidi
Santa Clause Waving

Technology is amazing! Did you know that now Santa can talk to kids from the North Pole? I was just informed of this last night from a friend of mine. Go to www.portablenorthpole.tv for a personalized 3 minute video from … Continue reading →

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Capturing the Laundry Monster

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Heidi

Ever have those “duh” moments, when you get an idea that seems so simple that you wonder why it took you this long to think of it? Since children have entered my life, so has the LAUNDRY MONSTER. And it … Continue reading →

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The Candy Witch will be Flying Soon!!

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Heidi

I had posted this entry last year about this same time. Since then, I have heard that the Candy Witch has been making stops at other homes as well, bringing wicked joy to the hearts of kiddos and adults alike. … Continue reading →

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Munch on Monsters???

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Heidi

This has been a fun tradition we have done with family and friends near the time of Halloween. Invite friends and family over for a HALLOWEEN POTLUCK! The catch is, each dish needs to be “SPOOKY”. It is fun to … Continue reading →

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Books that Celebrate the Ordinary

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Heidi

Here are books I have fallen in love with. They are all by Gary Paulsen, the same author who is famous for his young adult novels, such as Hatchet, Woodsong, and Winterdance. Did you know he has childrens’ books too? … Continue reading →

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Miracle Journal – Recognizing Everyday Miracles

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Heidi

A few years ago I was going through a really tough time. My life seemed bleak, my spirit was low, and I felt I had nothing left to give. And yet with weak feet and trembling knees, I felt completely … Continue reading →

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Birth the Natural (And Relaxed) Way

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Heidi

There are two ways to give birth: medically or naturally. For women with high risk, thank goodness for doctors and numbing medicine, but they both have their place. For my last three children, I have chosen the natural route, and … Continue reading →

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Lazy Parenting

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Heidi

I believe in lazy parenting. Lazy parenting can be a good thing I’m not talking about the “sit-in-the-couch-watching-TV-and-being-neglectful” parent, but I believe in not doing much for my kids that they can do for themselves. My dad and his brothers … Continue reading →

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Family Bumper Sticker!!

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Heidi
No Other Success can Compensate bumpersticker

“Now whenever Lauren asks for something, I can buy it for her.” I was in the gas station having a conversation with the attendant — a friend of mine who is a single mom. Although financially she doesn’t need to, … Continue reading →

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