Mai Inner Monologue

Wealthy is Mai Goal

This year, I'm choosing to be wealthy in ways that don't show up in a bank account. Wealthy in Positivity- that which carries me through long days, messy moments, and quiet prayers; that which helps me show up as a wife and a mommy with patience, grace, and an open heart, even when I'm exhausted.… Continue reading Wealthy is Mai Goal

Miles & Memories

Yellowstone: Simple Trail & Soft Falls

Montana Memories https://videopress.com/v/cV9mqZvm?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Sometimes the most beautiful hikes are the quiet ones- the ones that don’t demand much, but give you just enough. That was Fairy Falls for Mai Family. The trail was flat, easy, and peaceful, weaving through open forest with views of distant geysers steaming quietly in the background. Compared to the thunder of… Continue reading Yellowstone: Simple Trail & Soft Falls

Zoomies in Human Form

One-on-One Time with Mai Boys

If there’s one thing I’m learning as a mom, it’s that time with our kids slips through our fingers faster than we want it to. One moment they’re asking for bedtime stories and cuddles, and the next they’re growing into these independent little people who would rather hang out with their friends than sit on… Continue reading One-on-One Time with Mai Boys

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Smith’s Family Garden Luau: A Four-Generation Celebration of Culture & Joy

Kauai Kidventures https://videopress.com/v/oNcwSRfw?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true If you’re craving a real Hawaiian evening, one enriched by tradition set within tropical gardens, and filled with laughter, Smith’s Family Garden Luau is a glowing must-do on Kauai’s Coconut Coast. Legacy Rooted in Aloha What started in the 1940s as a humble rowboat led by Walter Smith, Sr. and his wife Emily… Continue reading Smith’s Family Garden Luau: A Four-Generation Celebration of Culture & Joy

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Waimea Canyon – A Beautiful Rugged Wonder

Kauai Kidventures They call it the Grand Canyon of the Pacific and that doesn’t even do it justice. Waimea Canyon isn’t just vast- it’s raw, wild, and rugged in the most beautiful way. Rugged Beauty That Stops You in Your Tracks Driving up Waimea Canyon Drive, each turn feels like it reveals a new masterpiece. Sheer cliffs, rust-red… Continue reading Waimea Canyon – A Beautiful Rugged Wonder

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Red Dirt Falls – A Fiery Slice of Kauai

Kauai Kidventures We rolled up to Red Dirt Falls in late October and the waterfall was more whisper than roar. Still, what it lacked in flowing water, it more than made up for in character. Instead of a cascading stream, we got sweeping views of rust-red terrain carved by time and rain. The contrast between the bright,… Continue reading Red Dirt Falls – A Fiery Slice of Kauai

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Salt Pond Beach – Where Kauai Locals Go to Unwind

Kauai Kidventures https://videopress.com/v/pqAYUH2P?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true If you want a glimpse of everyday island life beyond the usual tourist traps, Salt Pond Beach Park on Kauaʻi’s west side is the perfect place. A Local Gathering Spot We visited on a Wednesday evening, and it felt like the whole neighborhood had gathered here after work. Families were barbecuing, friends were sharing… Continue reading Salt Pond Beach – Where Kauai Locals Go to Unwind

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Kauai ATV Adventure

Kauai Kidventures We booked a day with Kauai ATV, and it turned into one of the most fun, memory-making adventures of our trip. Why We Chose Kauai ATV One of the main reasons we picked this company is that they allowed our 6-year-old to join the ride. Most other ATV companies on Kauai require kids to be older,… Continue reading Kauai ATV Adventure

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Lydgate Beach Park – Family Fun & Snorkeling in One Spot

Kauai Kidventures If you're searching for a spot in Kauai that balances family-friendly fun and safe snorkeling, Lydgate Beach Park should be on your must-visit list. A Safe Snorkel Haven with Colorful Fish The beach features a clever rock barrier, actually two rock-walled lagoons, built with big boulders to shelter swimmers and snorkelers from the open… Continue reading Lydgate Beach Park – Family Fun & Snorkeling in One Spot