Kauai Kidventures If you're craving a nature escape that’s equal parts peaceful and picturesque, Līhu‘e–Kōloa Forest Reserve on Kauaʻi’s east side might just become your new favorite place. A Hike That’s as Real as It Gets We tackled a trail with a nice, steady incline, just right for getting the heart going without feeling punishing. And.. it… Continue reading Līhu‘e–Kōloa Forest Reserve – A Gem in Kauai’s Heartland
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Ha’ena State Park – A Little Slice of Kauai Paradise
Kauai Kidventures If there’s one place in Kauai that feels like it’s been designed for a perfect beach day, it’s Haʻena State Park. From the moment you step onto the soft sand, you’re greeted with that postcard-worthy turquoise water and a calm, peaceful atmosphere that’s hard to find on some of the island’s busier beaches. Perfect… Continue reading Ha’ena State Park – A Little Slice of Kauai Paradise
Stonewall Peak: Steady Climb, Big Payoff
Stonewall Peak in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park doesn’t waste time easing you in, it starts with an incline right from the trailhead and never really lets up. Thankfully, it’s a steady uphill rather than a steep grind, which makes it perfect for rucking. You’ll feel it, but it’s the kind of climb that keeps you moving without… Continue reading Stonewall Peak: Steady Climb, Big Payoff
Why Every Household Needs a Pulse Oximeter (Yes, Even Yours)
It’s small. It’s cheap. And it might just be the MVP of your medicine cabinet. The pulse oximeter isn’t flashy, but trust me, when someone in your house is sick, this little clip-on device becomes your BFF. It tells you two key things: your oxygen level and your heart rate. No guessing. No WebMD spirals. Just facts. As a mom of… Continue reading Why Every Household Needs a Pulse Oximeter (Yes, Even Yours)
Golden Gate Giggles and Garden Paths
Bay Bound Golden Gate Park is one of those places where time both slows down and flies by. You go in thinking you’ll do one or two things and suddenly the whole day’s gone and your cheeks hurt from laughing. https://videopress.com/v/KfpxrO9C?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true We started our day on the pedal boats at Stow Lake, peaceful at first.… Continue reading Golden Gate Giggles and Garden Paths
Through the Tunnel, Toward the Light
Bay Bound There’s something magical about lighthouses- maybe it’s the way they stand guard at the edge of the world, or how they’ve guided so many home through the fog. Whatever it is, Point Bonita has it. Tucked into the Marin Headlands, Point Bonita Lighthouse isn’t just a pretty photo op (though it definitely delivers on that).… Continue reading Through the Tunnel, Toward the Light
Chasing Clouds on Tam
Bay Bound They say if you want to touch the sky, you hike Mt. Tamalpais. We picked a hot day, of course we did. The kind of heat that sticks to your skin before you've even left the parking lot. But as we climbed higher, weaving our way up those famously windy roads (hello, car… Continue reading Chasing Clouds on Tam
A Morning at Mt. Helix
There’s something special about Mt. Helix. Tucked away in the hills of La Mesa, it’s one of those places that manages to be peaceful and energizing all at once. We took Mai Boys to burn off some of that endless energy, and honestly, I’m not sure who got the better workout: them running wild or… Continue reading A Morning at Mt. Helix
Mai Heart, His Plan, Their Lives
We weren't exactly trying, but we weren't protecting either. Month after month passed, and nothing. Not even a scare. Not even a maybe. Just a quiet kind of heartache that settled deeper each time. I remember watching the world around me bloom with pregnancies. Social media announcements. New baby smells. Parents on the news doing… Continue reading Mai Heart, His Plan, Their Lives
Colston: Our Full Circle Moment
By the time Colston came into the world, we weren't just surviving, we were certain. Certain that our marriage could weather storms. Certain that we were growing, not breaking. Certain that Love, when fought for, can be rebuilt even stronger. His arrival didn't just complete our family, it confirmed it. He was our first full-term… Continue reading Colston: Our Full Circle Moment
Mai Household Mayhem 