Please support #BooksForMaui auction here. I’m donating a book featuring Native Hawaiian athletes Natasha Kai-Marks and Anona Napoleon. Evelyn Tokue Kawamoto, Michelle Wie & Liane Lissa Sato are also from Hawaii. My other personal connections to Hawaii include my husband who played varsity golf for the University of Hawaii at Manoa and my great uncle…
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Asian-Themed Toys for Kids & GIVEAWAY!
I met Hai Ahn Vu through the Families Embracing Diversity Conference when she interviewed me. We talked about representation and how important it is for children to see themselves reflected back both in books AND toys. Today she is sharing some of her favorite diverse Asian-themed toys, including her own Vietnamese-themed quiet books. What are…
Swimming with Dolphins and Sharks
Our fishing and snorkeling trip on the Big Island of Hawaii included an added bonus! We saw pods of Spinner Dolphins and even a large Nurse Shark near the dock! Luckily we were not in the water during the shark spotting! If you like sharks as my kids do, here’s my post on sharks with…
26 Children’s Books About Kenya
I want to learn more about Africa so I’m exploring through children’s books. Here is my list of 26 Children’s Books About Kenya. What are your favorite books set in Kenya? Thanks for sharing! 26 Children’s Books About Kenya For You Are a Kenyan Child by Kelly Cunnane, illustrated by Ana Juan A…
Queen’s Bath Hike in Kauai Hawaii
The hike down was treacherous due to slippery mud puddles all the way down to Queen’s Bath but it was well worth ruining my sneakers! I followed this family with small children and put my feet where they did. That really helped! It was easy to slip and fall down. I finally caught…
Mythology behind Rainbow Falls in Hilo, Hawaii
There is a beautiful waterfall on the way to Hilo and it’s a quick stop to see it. The hike to the waterfall is a short and easy one. I loved learning about the mythology behind the Rainbow Falls. One of the most well-known stories is about the goddess Hina, who is the mother of…
A Tropical Culinary Garden in Hawaii
If you are on the Big Island and heading from Kailua-Kona towards the Hawai’i Volcanos National Park, make a pit stop at the Punalu’u Bake Shop. Not only is the food amazing there — be sure to buy some malasada donuts — but there is also a wonderful tropical culinary garden to explore. …