Hawaiian at Home

Season 4 Episode 1 Summary In this episode, hosts Emily and Malu engage in an open and candid conversation about their experiences and challenges in learning and using the Hawaiian language. They discuss their journey over the years, reflecting on...

Story A friend reached out to me on IG this past week with a great question. She shared how much she wanted to learn advanced lei making and asked, "Do you have any advice on how to go about this?"...

Hawaii is a unique place. It has its own vibrant culture, language, people, flora, and fauna. When I started making Hawaiian clipart and sharing with the community for free, I did so because I wanted to give back to community....

Welcome to our Native Hawaiian Plants resource page! Here, you'll find a comprehensive list of resources to help you learn more about the unique flora of Hawaii and the cultural significance of these plants to Native Hawaiians. I have bolded my...

Imagine you hear about a magical place and the idea of it fascinates you. You have an opportunity to experience it for yourself, and you’re ready to take it.  Just as you’re about to open the gate and take a...

You may have noticed that I don’t use kahako or okina in my designs or writing. Don’t worry, don’t worry, it’s not an error - I do that intentionally.  This can be a controversial topic, and I have had a...

I don’t know what it is about this time of year but my kids and I have had a couple go arounds with nasty colds. Hearing your children cough, or cry from feeling miserable has to be one of the...

The beautiful thing about collaborating with others is being able to come up with something beyond what I would have done on my own. This collaboration with Pohai from Kaleimamo Hawaii is all about relationships and has actually been in...

What does it mean to you - the word local? It's a word that has many interpretations, especially here in Hawaii.

How do you describe the feeling of singing sweetly to a baby? (I think that feeling should have its very own word.) Oh my sweet newborn, he is getting so big already, his cheeks are filling out and he’s starting...

Learning something new that challenges what you have always believed to be true can be a tricky thing to do..  Hawaii “Statehood Day” is celebrated on August 19th. Public schools are out and some businesses close for the day. I...

How do you feel about using plants as medicine? I think it’s an art which is why we need to practice and get help from masters of the craft to be able to use them correctly. When my family and...

There’s a really pretty, nice, well-kept house next to us here in Hawaii, that has always (for the few years we’ve lived here) had a single, military person renting it. They’ve never introduced themself, and we’ve never gotten to know...

Working on the Mural for Kaelepulu Elementary has been a growing experience. I have had to push past my limitations, rely on others and am reminded that doing new things is scary and rewarding. I’ve learned about the history of...

Communities are made up of Families (And individuals who essentially come from families). I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I am so grateful for this community we’re building together.  I hope you find in this community a...

This is from our own research and experience. Let’s start with us as parents: Malu has a Hawaiian name. It’s Maluhia Hoo Makaana. Everyone forgot who named him in his family, but they told him it meant peaceful beginnings. We’ve...

This month is the official month of Hawaiian Language here in Hawaii so we're showing our love and support for this wonderful language with the first of a series of new handouts. This handout is about planting seeds and waiting...

Maybe you've wondered what the official flag of the kingdom of Hawaii is since we see a handful of varieties displayed across the pae aina. Well wonder no more! Here is the official flag and how to draw it! Also...

Last week, I was tending to the Kalo that I got as a gift from Leilani from the Keiki Department, and as I was picking off the brown leaves and trying to wash off the spider mites, I was struck...

I’m unsure if you have come across my infamous Sea Life Park video and blog post expressing my personal view on their dolphin show. Long story short, the video had gone fairly viral throughout the community. Most of the feedback...

I just want to share my experience: Two days ago I went to Sea Life Park with my mom and kids. Growing up in Kailua and having a fun mom, we used to go there all the time. I remember...