July 2012
What's in my beach bag...
I am so honored and thankful to be featured in Local Sugar Hawai’i’s “What’s in Your Beach Bag?” Feature!!! Check it out here and enter to win the contest to win $100 in prizes in her Victoria Secret Beach Bag Giveaway!! http://dlvr.it/1nZK6H
June 2012
Aloha Friday Blog Hop #10
Welcome to the “Aloha Friday Hop”, hosted by What Jean Likes and Local Sugar Hawaii! Aloha Friday Blog Hop is a brand new weekly feature that will run for 6 days and occur every Friday at 12 midnight Hawaii Standard Time_. _Aloha Friday Blog Hop is a great way to meet new people and learn new things as well as increase your blog followers! So let’s have some fun!!
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Beauty Inspiration: Grown up Girly Makeup
One of my favorite makeup artists, Lisa Eldridge posted a new makeup video. It’s simple, pretty and perfect for the girl who likes pink or looks good in cool tones. If you’re more of a warmed tone beauty, you can change up the colors or choose warmer shades of pink.
http://dlvr.it/1n7GQD
Weekend at the beach
It’s summer and I’ve been working so much that I almost forgot. Thankfully my 10 year old son hasn’t forgotten about it. He’s been begging me to go to the beach and I finally found some time to do it. We went with my brother and his family for an all day fun day at the beach and had a blast. The water was the perfect clear shade of aqua that I know and love. Entering...
Beauty Inspiration: Fishtail Fancy
I wanted to share this article from Glamour Beauty on how to make your fishtail braid a little fancier. They’re really cute takes on the currently hot fishtail braid trend. Which do you prefer? I like style #5 personally.
I’m nowhere near dexterous (or patient!) enough to create a fishtail braid (plus I don’t think my kinky curly hair texture would work with such an...
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Aloha Friday Blog Hop #9
Welcome to the “Aloha Friday Hop”, hosted by What Jean Likes and Local Sugar Hawaii! Aloha Friday Blog Hop is a brand new weekly feature that will run for 6 days and occur every Friday at 12 midnight Hawaii Standard Time_. _Aloha Friday Blog Hop is a great way to meet new people and learn new things as well as increase your blog followers! So let’s have some fun!!
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Press On...
“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more _common_ than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education alone will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.”
—- Calvin Coolidge 1872 http://dlvr.it/1lZQ1T
Oceans of Garbage?
You are what you eat. Most of us think, well I don’t eat _that _bad, so I’ll be okay. That may not be the case. I live in Hawai’i where we eat all types of fish and seafood. Sometimes we eat it raw and sometimes it’s cooked but seafood is a main staple in our diets here in Hawai’i. Since the tragedy in Japan last year, the price for fish has steadily gone up...
Beauty in the most unusual places
You know the saying “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”? I have found it to be true in many ways. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. What is beautiful to one person may be considered strange or ugly to another. Many times, the most beautiful things come from something that is not quite so beautiful. It’s like meeting a person the first time and...
Makapu'u Lighthouse Trail..
A couple of weekends ago my son and I went hiking with my sister in law, her daughter, sister, mother and nephews. It was such a nice day and a wonderful experience. I’ve been trying to be more active and it was a nice excuse to take some photos. The water was blue and clear and so was the sky with the exception of a few clouds. Even though the sun was shining bright and hot on my...
Welcome Wednesday Blog Hop
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Father's Day
My dad is the hardest working, most generous person I know. He is someone I look up to so much for all he does and _doesn’t_ do.
My dad is one of the few men I know who wouldn’t do something unethical to make an extra buck. He’s honest and fair down the board. He’s always been there for my brother and I when we need him and he’s always forgiven us when...
Blue and beautiful
The weather today is humid and hot. At some points the sun is warm and hot on my skin and then a cloud will roll in and create a nice shade over everything. The sky is the most beautiful shade of blue. I wish I could go and enjoy it but I’m stuck in the office. Happy Friday everyone!! http://dlvr.it/1k8lZj
Aloha Friday Blog Hop #8
Welcome to the “Aloha Friday Hop”, hosted by What Jean Likes and Local Sugar Hawaii! Aloha Friday Blog Hop is a brand new weekly feature that will run for 6 days and occur every Friday at 12 midnight Hawaii Standard Time_. _Aloha Friday Blog Hop is a great way to meet new people and learn new things as well as increase your blog followers! So let’s have some fun!!
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NEW CONTEST!! Win a $50 gift card to Walmart OR...
In celebration of summer drawing closer each day, I’ve decided to do a contest/giveaway!! One lucky reader will win ONE (1) $50 Gift card from either Walmart OR Target OR Sephora that they can use to buy whatever they want. Times are hard and I know we all could use a little extra money to get by.
To enter, use the various options in the Rafflecopter giveaway form below. There are...
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Aloha Friday Blog Hop #7
Welcome to the “Aloha Friday Hop”, hosted by What Jean Likes and Local Sugar Hawaii! Aloha Friday Blog Hop is a brand new weekly feature that will run for 6 days and occur every Friday at 12 midnight Hawaii Standard Time_. _Aloha Friday Blog Hop is a great way to meet new people and learn new things as well as increase your blog followers! So let’s have some fun!!
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Throwback Thursday.
This throwback Thursday I’m sharing photos of my grandparents. My dad’s parents Jean and Peter (I’m named for Jean) both died long before I was born. My mom’s dad Henry died long before I was born and my mom’s mother Endoline was the only grandparent I got to know. She died a few years ago and I still miss her.
My grandma Jean and grandpa Peter (my...
Wordless Wednesday
Old dead wood from a rosemary bush. See the moon in the distance on the right?
Almost over my sinusitis. YUCK!!! So dizzy and sick but the worst is over!! Can’t wait to get back to blogging. :) http://dlvr.it/1h2d03
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Sick and tired...
Hi friends!! Sorry for the lack of posts this weekend. The winner of the VISA $50 Gift Card will be announced soon. I’ve gotten a really bad flu like cold from my darling nieces and my son and I are out of commission!!! So do not fret, I am working on following everyone back from the Aloha Friday Blog hop and I will announce the lucky winner of the $50 VISA Gift card by Tuesday 6/5....
