Hawaiian at Home

I had a HUGE breakthrough this week! I’ve talked before about listening to recordings of native speakers from the 70s and 80s. I don’t know however if I’ve shared how it’s always been really difficult for me to pay attention...

For over 2 years now I’ve been supporting and encouraging my kane and his co-director in a very important project centered around the Hawaiian Language. Over the weekend we had a creative meeting about where the project is at and...

Last week I listened to this episode of Ka Leo Hawaii with Kaulana Char. Here were my main takeaways and wonders: I wonder if I’m related to Kaulana as my maiden name is Char and Kaulana was from Kohala and...

This week I had someone reach out to me on IG. She’s a Native Hawaiian mother and was looking to make a book in Hawaiian for her keiki. She wanted me to check the first couple of translations in her...

SUPER EXCITING NEWS YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS! Malu and I have been speaking for a while now about starting a long term language program to support families in speaking Hawaiian. Last week we met up with our first language...

We got to hang out with  Ekolu from Leo Kuahiwi last weekend for a few hours. He’s a native speaker from Niihau and was on Oahu for some language related meetings as a valued leader in the Hawaiian language community....

Study Buddy! I have this incredible opportunity to learn right now alongside another mama who’s learning Hawaiian. We come from different backgrounds and experience with the language, but even just having someone to study regularly with is so helpful. Is...

I recorded a conversation with my 3 year old last week and honestly it was just really nice to hear him speaking Hawaiian. Most days I don’t feel like I’m doing enough for the language, but hearing my keiki speak Hawaiian...

This week I watched this video about Hawaiian quilting done in the 90’s and recorded in Hawaiian. It was an amazing video. I learned so much. Mahalo Kumu Tuti Kanahele for making these!

Did you take the challenge last week?? The recording I listened to a few times was: Ka Leo Hawaiʻi 023 Līlia Hale  (02/20/1973) Here were my main takeaways from listening: This is a great recording to learn 3 beautiful mele...

Last week we had one of Maluhia’s Hawaiian language mentors over for dinner. It was actually the first time I really got to sit and talk with him because most of what I hear from him and about him is...

Event: Women's IRONMAN World Championship  Theme: Resillience This mural honors the life of Princess Ruth Keelikolani, Governess of Kona, Hawaii and beloved alii nui of her people.  She was a strong and resilient chief and Hawaiian woman who was a...

I was driving my kids around Kailua the other day and my son told me to go faster. I realized as I was explaining to him why I couldn't that I didn't know the word or how to explain a...

Week 2 day one of homeschooling the kids and we had a field trip to Laie planned to spend time as a family and also visit some family graves. We packed all our snacks and beach-going things and hopped in the car with only one stop on the way; helping my grandma home after dialysis.

First day of Homeschool and we took a trip to the library. I actually haven't been to the library in years! I've been meaning to take my kids there, but I have always been too busy. Now that I'm responsible...

Wednesday Jul 31, 2024 Today I built my son a desk and chair. It came in a kit and was pretty easy to figure out. It also made a great activity to do with my son as he was very...

Friday July 26, 2024 I dropped off the DOE form 4140 to the kids’ school today and now it all is official - I am homeschooling my kids this year! I have to admit that for the longest time I...

Wednesday, July 24 As I was at the beach with my kids today this scenario played out in my mind; humor me and read through it:  I am going to give you two pitches as if I was a Hawaiian...

Thursday July 18th  I watched old videos today of when I first started sharing on social media about our Hawaiian Language journey *cue the cringe*. It was hard to watch, but also long enough ago where I felt like I...

Monday July 15th There are some moments that, with a little luck, we can etch into our minds forever. I’m not talking about the moments that are so significant or frightening that they never leave you. I’m talking about the...

Sunday July 14th, 2024 Gosh it is hard to stay consistent with so many things on our plates. As a woman, mother, wife, and business owner, I always have a million things I want to do and get so frustrated...