Does Maui Have a Cat Cafe? Yes! Check Out CAT CAFE MAUI Now!
Cat Cafe Maui opened its doors in August of 2022, inside the Queen Ka’ahumanu Center in Kahului. Since their grand opening they’ve found “fur-ever” homes for over 100 Maui felines. In partnership with the Maui Humane Society, and Maui Cat Rescue (the…
~ Mermaid Straw ~ Going Plastic Free Never Looked So Good!
There is simply no other way to put it… we are kind of obsessed with Mermaid Straw! We recently discovered this “fin”tastic, mission-based organization that is working hard to make waves of change on the devastating effects of single-use plastics…
Maui Humane Society, Beach Buddies Program ~ Volunteer on Vacation
At home and when travelling, we are always on the lookout for family-friendly ways to volunteer, get involved and give back to the community. So, when my issue of Hawaii Magazine arrived a few weeks prior to us leaving for…
Upcycle Hawaii ~ A Peek Inside their Big Island Studio
Remember that artist, Mattie Mae Larson of Upcycle Hawaii, that I told you was living my dream in Hawaii!? Well, I never would’ve imagined when writing that post, that one year later, I would actually have the opportunity to travel…
A Visit with Upcycle Hawaii to One of the Most Plastic Polluted Beaches in the World
Remember that artist, Mattie Mae Larson of Upcycle Hawaii, that I told you was living my dream in Hawaii!? Well, I never would’ve imagined when writing that post, that one year later, I would actually have the opportunity to travel…
~ MEET THE ARTIST ~ Mattie Mae Larson, Upcycle Hawaii
Photo credit Upcycle Hawaii (used with permission) Brace yourself for the awesome to follow! Mattie Mae Larson of Upcycle Hawaii is one incredible person making a major difference in her community and the world. This gal is living my dream!…
Giving Back on Vacation: Hawai’i Wildlife Center, Big Island
When most people think of Hawaii, one of the first things that come to mind are the unique wildlife that call it home. We do for sure! Animals are a big deal in our family… our daughter actually wants to…
Thankful for Shoeboxes!
Shoeboxes get me so excited!!! I know, first buttermilk, now shoeboxes! You must be wondering, “Charlene, what on earth are you thinking!?” Well it just so happens, I’m gearing up for Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child program. The idea is…
Lemonade Stand and Back to School
It’s the end of August and what does that mean? Back to school! But not if you’re a homeschooler in this house! We homeschool year round, but our schooling is much more relaxed in the summer. So our “unofficial first…