Shaka Tea is designed to champion sustainable agriculture and abundance as well as support local farmers. I love their mission to “Be the aloha you wish to see in the world”. I recently did an interview with them for their ‘Be Aloha’ series. We talked about my music journey, the inspiration behind Haku Collective, what ‘Be Aloha’ means to me, and so much more!
It’s officially been 3 years since I began my breastfeeding journey. TBH Keōwai my third child, has been the most challenging of all. Probably because I already have two tiny, needy toddlers in diapers who take all of my energy. Also because physically, I don’t knw HOW the F my body is doing any of this... 3 back to back pregnancies, lack of sleep and producing milk to breastfeed 3 hungry little birds for 3 straight years. 🤷🏽♀️😳 🐮 💦 Read more and get links that helped me most…
In just three years I have been pregnant three times, thatʻs 30 long, sober, swollen months. Holy smokes! And No, this was not planned at all, but here we are joining the global pandemic baby boom lol.
This pandemic baby boom is real!! 👶🏾In just a few short years I went from being a new mama to a mama of three (almost)! Here are some of my fave products and tools I used during all my pregnancies. Plus my minerbirds get 10% off on some local Hawaiʻi brands Iʻm obsessed with!
Since quarantine one of our familyʻs struggles has been thinking of whatʻs for BD&L (breakfast, lunch and dinner) EVERY DAY for EVERYONE in our family of 4. Because weʻre all stuck at home and hungry!! So Iʻm going to share some of the recipes that I use to lessen the stress and spend more time with my family or by myself lol! Read more…
OMGEEE is this not the most challenging times of our lives rn?! I donʻt know about you, but Iʻve been feeling all types of ways, from uncertainty, sadness, anger, frustration, and definitely some mom guilt mixed with gratitude for our family’s health and a safe roof over our heads. The adrenaline of trying to make the best of this situation has died down now that weʻre a month in to our #selfquarantine and Iʻve definitely realized this is a marathon not a sprint!
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Here’s a little behind the scenes of a day in the life of this mamabird of 2 under 2 on the road to the GRAMMYs 2020!
As I held my son in my arms I thought about the day I recorded the song with him in my belly, his sister playing in the vocal booth across from me so I could see her. I thought about the hard work it took to create this album from start to finish and release it to the world. I thought about the birth of this tiny human in my arms and the rebirth of his mama. I thought about the struggle just to find the time to work and do things like this with 2 small babies now. It was overwhelming and a special moment to share with my son….
I canʻt believe itʻs been over a year around the sun for our little sweet potato. We celebrated with a birthday bash to remember featuring her talented uncles & aunties on stage, ʻono food & fun activities all day & night! Click to see some of these gorgeous photos captured by Ashley Goodwin & to read some of my current fav mama bird kine tings!
I canʻt believe baby bird is already almost 8 months old and weʻve already started planning her first birthday party! Since my initial “Art of Feeding” post about a month and a half ago, baby has gained weight and is back to a healthy size! Thanks to all of your suggestions! Iʻve tried a few things and hereʻs what worked best for me…
Our latest adventure is learning the ʻArt of Feedingʻ. Iʻve been exclusively breastfeeding ʻŌmea since she was born. Iʻm one of those mamaʻs that will feed her baby anywhere. Itʻs weird to me that breastfeeding just became legal in all 50 states. So there was a time when it was ILLEGAL to breastfeed in public? Thatʻs insane! Thankfully most of Hawaiʻi is ʻaccustomedʻ to the necessity of feeding your baby no matter where you are. I just think its so wrong to shame moms for feeding in public. READ MORE…
Mohala, in the Hawaiian language means to blossom, bloom, shine, and to be free. I recently did this interview with Mohala Eyewear founder Ashley Johnson for her Evolving Elegantly Blog. I just love her mission of empowering girls in the world through education.
Every sunglass purchase sends a girl to school for one week!
You can help girls blossom and shine.
Here's our interview…
Can I be honest? I’m tired 💤 ! But of course I can’t sleep. So while Iʻm up late I find myself reflecting on these past 4 months. I’ve never loved someone as much as I do this child, but I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t hard at times... for all of us in this new family. My baby bird is 4 months today and weʻre still adjusting. Read more…
I didnʻt initially plan to put out another album but once I discovered I was hāpai, I couldnʻt stop my creativity from flowing. Every note and word I sang now had new, deeper meaning… READ MORE
Exactly 2 years after my dream, I found out I was hāpai. I could feel her mana and knew it was my ʻŌmea. From that moment on everything changed in my life… READ MORE.
Welina mai! Welcome to my new mama bird blog. Iʻm starting a new journey and ready to see where this road takes me! READ MORE
