Blog

na waihooluu hawaiian colors balloon worksheet

Distance Learning Updates

We are just over a month into our distance learning and I find myself saying, wow, it has only been a month!? Shout out to all the Kumu there helping to make this distance learning meaningful.

#momlife

Back to School...but from Home

The only thing that kept me sane was knowing that there was a lot of other parents asking themselves the same questions and trying to make the best decision for their keiki. I know my hours are som...

the keiki dept baby eating healthy baby hawaii food. she is sitting on a kalo stamp kapa moe blanket

#momlife

3 Reasons Why I Buy Freshly Made Baby Food

Now that I have three keiki I buy baby food. I used to love making baby food. But running a small shop and raising 3 keiki doesn't make it realistic for me right now. Thank goodness for Healthy Bab...

leilani, owner of the keiki dept, with newborn baby

#momlife

Why Shopping for an OBGYN is important

I never realized how important it was to shop around for an OBGYN. No matter who you choose as your OBGYN...do not get lazy like me. Make sure you have a doc that you have good vibes with and also...

the keiki dept kids inside the box photo

#momlife

Inside the Box Photos

Are you shopping online more? I know we are. My keiki love to play with the large boxes we get from Amazon. Usually they color all over them and use them to make forts or cars...but this time I saw...

the keiki dept family photo at queens hospital

#momlife

Third Time's a Charm...Hospital Bag Necessities

When packing your bag...I totally recommend to try not to overpack. It is a lot easier said than done but possible. I mean, I had 3 tries so far and I think I finally got it down!

woman sitting on a rock on a hike in hawaii

#momlife

How I've Changed Since Becoming a Mom

Sitting here trying to clear photos off my phone I came across a recent hiking picture. Before kids my idea of a hike was so different...now I can't imagine any other type of adventure!

toddler wheel two toddler suitcases at the airport

#momlife

10 Things to Pack in Your Toddler's Carry On Bag

Traveling with your baby or toddler for the first time? Seasoned traveler but looking for new ideas or just curious what I pack? Every trip we go on I get more confident in what we HAVE TO pack for...

breastfeeding baby with the keiki dept kalo kapa moe swaddle

#momlife

How I Chose My Breast Friend

Struggling to choose a breast pump? It's hard to make a breast friend but let me tell you who my breast friend is and why.

#momlife

Common Places Keiki Hide Things

Recently we had a thief hit our house. It was an inside job. She hit before we knew it and it was too late! She had done some practice on other items in the house...the magnetic lock for the kitche...