Chocolate Pretzels - Valentine's Edition

Valentine's Day is coming up and my kids wanted to make something easy to make to give to their teachers and friends. Here's a super easy and fun recipe.Ingredients:Pretzels (Tiny Twists)Hershey's KissesSprinkles or M&M's if you preferLay the pretzels on a cookie sheet.  Cut off the tips of the Hershey kisses and place in the center of...

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Top 10: Ways the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea is Family-Friendly

During our stay at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, I was very impressed with how well families were taken care of. I saw so many kids - from infants to teens, and my own kids had an absolute blast at the resort. Here are the top 10 ways the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea is family-friendly: 1. Kids for All Seasons program - kids can...

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Abhasa Waikiki Spa at The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort

My family and I had a mini-staycation at The Royal Hawaiian and were having tons of fun together, but I just couldn't pass up a massage in my own private outdoor cabana at the Abhasa Waikiki Spa.  I decided to make an appointment after a delicious breakfast at Surf Lanai so the kids could have some downtime before heading to the...

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Lemon Bars Recipe

Once in a while I'll bake lemon bars.  I usually use a recipe a former co-worker gave to me, but I decided to try out a new recipe recently. I found "The Best Lemon Bars" recipe on Allrecipes.com - it very well could be "the best." It was tart, yet sweet, and lusciously lemony! Lemon Bars (recipe credit Allrecipes.com) Ingredients: 1 c butter,...

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A Healthier Pantry Thanks to Whole Foods Market

Disclosure: A gift card was received to facilitate the review process. Thanks to Whole Foods Market, I now have a healthier pantry! Whole Foods Market makes it so easy to get healthier items for your pantry. First of all, look for their 365 Everyday Value® brand, which offers great value on everything from snacks to sauces. And if you can find...

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Ala Moana Hotel Unveils Revitalized Accommodations

  Ala Moana Hotel guests can experience extra comfort and relaxation in newly refreshed accommodations. Inspired by the Pacific Ocean and natural beauty of Hawaii, the 1,176 guestrooms are enhanced with new carpet, drapes, chairs, bed scarf and decorative pillows, sofa sleeper, and more. "We designed each space to incorporate a modern...

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Kamaboko & Crab Dip

For a recent get-together I made Kamaboko and Crab Dip based on this recipe from Spork and Pan. It turned out yummy, but next time I'll add more green onions, and less crab (or maybe eliminate the crab altogether - I just had extra from making these Crab and Cream Cheese Wontons so I wanted to use up the crab). Kamaboko & Crab Dip (adapted...

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HyperChiller Review

HyperChiller is an Iced Coffee Maker.  It makes the perfect iced coffee with any brewing method.  No more waiting, no more recipes, just results.  As hot coffee enters the HyperChiller, the multiple layers of stainless steel and ice will rapidly chill it with zero dilution.  It turns hot fresh coffee into a perfect iced coffee...

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Chocolate-Covered Mandarins

For a super easy, healthy treat (great as an after-school snack) - make these Chocolate Covered Mandarins! All you do is dip the Mandarin slices in chocolate, sprinkle with some sea salt, and chill for at least 20 minutes! The combination of the sweet and salty is so good!  I'm not a big mandarin orange eater, but I couldn't stop eating these!  My...

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WW: Kailua Beach Park

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Diamond Head State Monument Hike

Last month our family decided to hike up Diamond Head (or Leahi, in Hawaiian).  It was our first time as a family visiting Diamond Head State Monument (the last time my husband and I went was before the Visitor Center and new exit stairway was built!). We went on Christmas Eve morning, and to my surprise, the Diamond Head State Monument parking...

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My Kama'aina Staycation at The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort

After the busy and hectic holidays, I thought it would be a great idea for my family to take a day off with a mini-staycation.  Our mission was to take a break from our busy everyday lives and to focus on our family unit.  It was easy to pick a destination.  The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort was the first...

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