Blog – The Keiki Dept

Back to School...but from Home

Back to School...but from Home

Back in March when we first started staying home, it didn't seem like too big of a deal to finish the year online. I mean stay at home, slow the sp...

3 Reasons Why I Buy Freshly Made Baby Food

Now that I have three keiki I buy baby food. I used to love making baby food. But running a small shop and raising 3 keiki doesn't make it realisti...

Why Shopping for an OBGYN is important

I never realized how important it was to shop around for an OBGYN. No matter who you choose as your OBGYN...do not get lazy like me. Make sure you...

Inside the Box Photos

Are you shopping online more? I know we are. My keiki love to play with the large boxes we get from Amazon. Usually they color all over them and us...

Living my Best Mask Life

The last few weeks, or months actually, have been a blur as we come to grips with our new reality.

3 Reasons Why We Switched to our 4ever Car Seat

When I had my first baby...the idea of pushing him in one of those little baby car seats attached to the stroller seemed picture perfect. But he ha...

Dear Santa...Itʻs Kili again!

Dear Santa, Remember me...Kili? I wrote to you last year but not sure if you ever got that letter...I didn't get the cords that I really wanted bu...

Holiday Shopping: Hawaii Small Shop Edition

Over the years I have moved away from shopping at the big box retailers and have supported small local shops. Why? Because I know the work and dedi...

Third Time's a Charm...Hospital Bag Necessities

When packing your bag...I totally recommend to try not to overpack. It is a lot easier said than done but possible. I mean, I had 3 tries so far an...

Kū Kiaʻi Mauna: The Guardians of Mauna Kea

Have you ever stood up for something you believed in? In my thirty-something years I haven't. I have never felt the calling. I never felt so passio...

How I've Changed Since Becoming a Mom

Sitting here trying to clear photos off my phone I came across a recent hiking picture. Before kids my idea of a hike was so different...now I can'...

10 Things to Pack in Your Toddler's Carry On Bag

Traveling with your baby or toddler for the first time? Seasoned traveler but looking for new ideas or just curious what I pack? Every trip we go o...

How I Chose My Breast Friend

Struggling to choose a breast pump? It's hard to make a breast friend but let me tell you who my breast friend is and why.