This is the view I had for nearly half of my life growing from an adolescent to a young adult.  The panoramic view of Honolulu from the Kamehameha Schools campus on Kapalama Heights is a wonder to behold.  Funny because I don't remember appreciating it as much then as I do now.   I went with my sister in law and nieces this...

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Are you drinking enough water?  Check out this water consumption calculator I found and wrote a short blog about on my other site! Hydrating is very important.  If I don't drink enough, my skin breaks out and I feel drained and more easily worn out than when I'm fully and properly hydrated.  http://www.fitdiaries.com/2011/12/how-much-water-should-you-drink.html ...

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As much as I'd like to be a full time stay at home mom, I can't afford to be.  My mom was one and I loved having her home and there for me and my brother whenever we needed her.  In these trying and uncertain economic times, families everywhere are doing all that they can to stretch their pennies as far as possible...

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(1) Tarte The Starlet Limited-Edition makeup Vanity ($52) Sephora (2) Michael Kors Fragrance:  Island Michael Kors Very Bali, 1.7 oz ($65) Neiman Marcus (3) Bare Escentuals: bareMinerals READY Eyeshadow 8.0 - The Playlist ($40) Sephora (4) Photojojo Camera Strap Buddy ($15) photojojo (5) Epiphanie Clover Camera Bag  ($184.99) Epiphanie (6) Noelani Designs Jane Earrings ($70 - $76) Noelani Designs (7) iPhone Fisheye, Macro,...

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My life has had many ups and downs.  More than the average person...or at least that's how it feels sometimes. I'm not saying that I haven't had good times in my life either but the terrible ones seem to be more memorable than the happy ones...well at least sometimes this is the case.  I was sitting back the other day contemplating life while...

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Hello my lovlies!!  I apologize for being very M.I.A. lately.  I haven't posted anything in quite some time.  I have a day job other than blogging and it's gotten 3x as hectic and busy not to mention my 9 year old is on his summer break so I'm trying to balance being a mom and doing my full time job and sadly my...

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The former Maybelline belle has made yet another stellar product for you to treat yourself with!!  Earlier this spring, Josie Maran's Eye Love You Too palette debuted to rave reviews amongst beauty addicts and makeup novices alike.  The Josie Maran brand has proven yet again that you don't have to sacrifice quality or aesthetics to be an eco-friendly makeup product.  Luxury with a...

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