Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a safe and fun night. Since I just became a Yelp Elite, Jake and I scored free tickets to the New Year’s Eve Party of the Year in Kaka’ako. Food trucks, carnival rides — even live bands and DJ’s at three different stages! There was always something going … Continue reading
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Recipe: Egg Nog cheesecake bites
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! I know my family and I did. I’m up to my ears in GoPro gadgets — can’t wait to try them out on my next hiking adventure! I’m currently a little under the weather, so unfortunately that may have to wait until after the New Year… Speaking of … Continue reading
Recipe: Cake batter chocolate chip cookies
Sometimes the best present you can give someone is something you made yourself. It’s completely unique! That’s why this Christmas, I knew the best gift I could give my co-workers was a little something to keep on their desks — to brighten their day and fill their stomach. Nothing says, “I care about you,” like a … Continue reading
Giving back: Picking out Angel Tree gifts
It’s the second year in a row that my family and I have gotten together to pull tags from the Salvation Army Angel Trees to make some Christmas wishes come true. My brother Sean is still finishing up his last few finals, so he wasn’t able to join in on our new tradition like he … Continue reading
‘Tis the Season: Our award-winning gingerbread house
Do you and your family make gingerbread houses around Christmas time? If you do, you know how much work it takes to put one of these things together the right way! One wrong move and BAM — your gingerbread walls are on the ground. Talk about pressure. Add on another layer of stress when you … Continue reading
Christmas 2014: Decking Our Halls
I’d just like to apologize right off the bat because I have been MIA this month. I bet you’re all just as busy — what with Christmas being only 15 days away! Can you believe it? I started shopping early this year, so I’ve only got the hardest people left to buy gifts for… and … Continue reading
Daily: National Beer Day
So it’s National Beer Day — did you know? When I first saw someone post about it on Instagram, I was immediately skeptical. Who declares such days? I thought it must be sponsored by some bar who wanted to make a quick buck. But behind such a shallow sounding cause, there’s actually real meaning (and … Continue reading