“Mom/Dad, I’m HUNGRY!!!!” Those words make every parent cringe just a little. Especially after they ate 30 minutes ago. They start asking for snacks, something to drink, fruits, candy, chips, you name it. I swear it feels like they burn through those calories 10x faster then we do. Because I have two hungry little girls, I have learned to pack good snacks that will keep them fuller longer and are also healthy for them.

Have you ever gave your child a few animal crackers or even some fruit gummies and wondered

Shaved Ice! Such a refreshing treat to have on a hot summer day. Back in my home of Puerto Rico we call them piragüas. These are one of my daughter’s favorite treats in Hawai’i. Every time we would go up to Hale’iwa, my daughter Bella would beg us to take her here. It never failed. She knew once she saw the North Short sign on the side of the road that Matsumoto was nearby.

One day my husband and I decided to see what all the fuss was about it. We decided

Anyone that has been to Hawaii knows the Aloha vibe that Hawaiian natives give off to those who visit their island. They keep such great care of their islands and the oceans around them. All locals till this day still practice their native culture and traditions. Sadly, most of us guests don’t know what their culture is all about or have had the privilege to experience how beautiful it really is. Everything from their dances to their dresses and even the way they are and how they came to be

Hiking can be so fun especially when going with your little ones. Getting ready for a family outing can be not as much fun though. I always find myself struggling on my packing list (cause we all know with kids its more of a packing list than grabbing your bag and walking out the door). Packing light is usually out of the question as well. After several trials and errors I have finally figured out how to do so. Though I don’t go out as much as I would love

The Ehukai Pillbox hike is a fun one. This hike is full of gorgeous views overlooking North Shore. The walk up was amazing but the return trip turned out to be a little longer than expected. We accidentally took a wrong turn on our way back but it was definitely worth it so don’t let this post fool you. We had a very exciting day and I will do it all over again if I could. Here’s all the Do’s and Don’t’s for this hike. Just a few key pointers

Hawaii is well-known for the beaches, surf and beautiful hikes. One of the most family friendly and relaxed hikes on all of Oahu can be found on North Shore. Waimea Valley Falls is a hike that is paved and handicapped accessible, and with a rewarding waterfall view at the end. It is well-known amongst the Hawaiians as a place of worship and peace but now is a tourist area for everyone to learn about the Hawaiian culture and why this place has such high importance for the Hawaiians, their gods,

If walls could talk?! That’s all that came to mind while I walked through this fortress, Castillo San Felipe del Morro, named after King Phillip II from Spain. This castle is also known as, “El Morro.” This gorgeous structure was built-in the 1600’s as a fort to protect sea-borne enemies from entering the San Juan Bay. This is one of Puerto Rico’s number one attraction points since 1983 when it was declared a World Heritage Site. ​You can learn more about the history of Puerto Rico here.

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The small town of Lanikai in Oahu, Hawaii is probably by far my favorite place on the entire island. However, if you are looking for the best views of Lanikai I would highly recommend hiking up to the Lanikai Pillboxes up on the mountains. It is definitely worth the hike. Kailua is home to the most beautiful beach areas in Oahu. The water is a gorgeous turquoise color just like you see in the vacation magazines and it’s so clear. Just absolutely gorgeous. This destination is definitely one that you

Going to the beach can be fun if you are properly prepared. I have decided to create a guide with all of my favorite items for a perfect beach day. This list will help you stay safe, avoid sunburns, and have a good time at the beach whether you are going by yourself, with kids, or even in a group setting.

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