October 2008

Happy Halloween!

October 31, 2008 Holiday

Consider this a place holder for my real Halloween post … we have a very fun day in Maui ahead of us. The Hawaiians take their Halloween seriously which is part of the reason we come here this time of the year every year. In the meantime, I hope you all have a fun and [...]

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Wordless Wednesday: Making a Lei

October 30, 2008 Travel
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My Favorite Place in Maui

October 27, 2008 Travel

My favorite location is Maui is Paia, a historic sugar cane plantation town on the North shore of the island. The town is known for its antique stores, Hawaiian made art galleries and mom & pop restaurants. Walking around you feel like you have step back in time with the rustic architecture and weathered decor. [...]

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Flying the Friendly Skies

October 26, 2008 Princess D

Aloha from Maui! I have never been more nervous about a flight like I was this time. The time I flew with Little ‘Ny was the flight from hell (think leaky diapers, baby vomit, mean flight attendants, lots of tears, and 4 changes of clothes). Dragging a 3 year old through 3 airports and buckling [...]

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Word of Mom: Hamsa Bracelet

October 24, 2008 Shopping

My grandmother grew up Catholic but also honored her Chinese ancestry’s Buddhist beliefs. She would go to daily services in the morning and then come home to burn incense and give her offerings to Buddha in the back yard. Everywhere she went she carried a small ivory Buddha and her rosary. She was incredibly superstitious [...]

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