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.

Ever heard of the ‘Candy Witch’?

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Heidi

It may be safe to assume that most parents dread the aftermath of Halloween: bags full of sugary candies devoured by small mouths smeared with chocolate, wrappers strewn around the floor, My youngest joyfully eating stolen candy, with an upset … Continue reading →

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How to make a lei (flower necklace)

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Heidi

A lei in definition is a garland or a wreath that is meant to be worn.  Lei is usually given for events such as concerts, graduations, birthdays, anniversaries, or for speakers at events.  Traditionally it is a symbol of aloha. … Continue reading →

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Homemade Graham Crackers

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Heidi

We were going “backyard camping” this last weekend.  We had the tent set up in the side yard, hotdogs in the fridge, and marshmallows and chocolate in the cupboard.  All we were missing were the graham crackers!  A friend had … Continue reading →

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Drowning my Sorrows in Chocolate

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Heidi

We have been trying to get pregnant for 15 months now.  I thought this month I was — I had all the symptoms: same sick feeling I had with the last 3 babies, fatigue, and a tummy that screamed “DON’T … Continue reading →

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Roadside Romance

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Heidi

My husband’s Blackberry Pandora Radio app has brought the “walkman” back from a 20 year lull. Let’s hope it stops there and the tight faded jeans don’t tag along as well.  So now he has his own theme music when … Continue reading →

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Life is better with…My Radio Flyer Wagon

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Heidi

It is our other child.  It goes with us everywhere.  It fits perfectly in the back of our car and it is the perfect tote for all occasions.  We bought it when we lived in an apartment and I had … Continue reading →

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Pulling a Big Load

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Heidi
Paddling with my girls

Aloha! My name is Heidi and I live on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. I have three young girls and a husband who makes me laugh. We love to turn up the music and dance in the livingroom, bend … Continue reading →

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Discipline on a Dime

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Heidi

Something happens when a child learns to speak: their ears shut down.  Unless, of course, you’re offering them candy or a chance to see a movie or something of desire.  But remind them of a responsibility and forget it, they … Continue reading →

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