For the first time since becoming parents, it was just the two of us. No little voices calling, "Mommy! Daddy!". No basketball practices. No school schedules. No rushing to make dinner or help with homework. Just Kev and me. It felt strange at first, almost uncomfortable because of the "guilt" of leaving them behind and… Continue reading Mr and Mrs Mai in Paradise
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Camping at Kings Canyon
Peace, Pines and the Perfect Escape If you're looking for a camping trip that lets you truly unplug, Kings Canyon is one of those places that leaves a lasting impression. One of Mai favorite parts of the trip was that we were able to turn the drive into an adventure by exploring the giant sequoias… Continue reading Camping at Kings Canyon
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
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
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
A Hawaiian Reset
Kev and I are finally doing something we’ve never done before- we’re taking a trip, just the two of us, to Hawaii. No kids. No bedtime routines or basketball schedules. Just us. We’ve never been away for more than a single night without Mai Boys, and part of me feels that tug of guilt. But… Continue reading A Hawaiian Reset
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
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
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
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
Mai Household Mayhem 