While the state of living for the majority of us remains in flux, my husband and I are finding peace in looking to what never changes: the joy on our kids’ faces when we bust out the popsicles,...
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While many of us may be grumbling over recommendations to stay home and limit social interactions, our dog, Lilo, is reveling in the company. She usually stays home alone while we are at work, an...
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Much like creating hurricane-readiness kits, preparation for potential COVID-19 threats involves stocking up on items like non-perishable food, paper goods, medicine and water. The idea is to hav...
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Although it pains me to admit it, one of my worst habits in recent years has been online shopping. I like to think of myself as uber-efficient, saving time by ordering groceries, diapers and othe...
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What many refer to as the “terrible twos” has nothing on what we are experiencing now. Our daughter, Lina, turned 2 this past fall and has fulfi lled the prophecies our friends told us she wo...
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According to Eric Thompson of Island Bath Works, one of the biggest issues facing his clients is figuring out how to outfit their bathrooms to accommodate aging-in-place desires. “One of the ch...
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I started marking my kids’ heights and was shocked recently to see that my youngest had grown a whole inch within the past month. I have seen subtle signs of his growth in everyday life. He is ...
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My daughter, who turned 3 just a few months ago, seems to know it all. When she hears a song for the first time, she tells me she knows it and can teach it to me. When she gets a new toy, she ins...
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The weather has finally improved from the continual rain and gusty winds we saw with the start of the new year. Now, we have opened up to what many refer to as “the best weather on the planet.�...
Repairing a roof can cost anywhere from $351 to $1,373, according to Home Advisor. In Hawaii, we can expect our rates to be slightly higher. But how do you know if you need a repair? To find out,...
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