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Kaleimamo Hawaii Collab

Our collab with Kaleimamo Hawai'i releases tomorrow, June 1st, and I'm so excited! I think I probably asked her right after we started using cloth so this has been months in the making. 

What is Route Package Protection?

In an effort to provide peace of mind, we have partnered with Route, a shipping insurance company that offers full protection for your shipments and orders from The Keiki Dept. All you have to do i...

How the Original Kalo Paani Play Mat Came to Life

Have you ever wondered how products come to life? I often talk about it on Instagram, how I make products my family loves and uses. When I found out I was pregnant with 'Imi (our 4th baby), I wante...

Why did I wait until my 4th baby to cloth diaper?

You ever say something and it bugs you down to your core? After 'Imi was born a customer asked me about cloth diapers fitting under our clothing and I wasn't sure of the answer. I simply responded ...

I splurged but it was worth every penny

I had been eyeing out this Veer wagon for quite some time. I wanted to buy it with Mehana but I couldn't justify the purchase. I can confidently say this wagon has been worth every penny!

Nobody told me about mastitis or clogged ducts

I never read the baby books all the way through. I probably should have but I just never got around to it. I think I didn't want to accept or know what was coming at the end of the third trimester ...

My Breastfeeding Journey

I am so grateful I was able to breastfeed each of my keiki (and pump while I worked). I know it is not always the case but in honor of World Breast Feeding Week, I just wanted to briefly share my ...

The Lei Collection Story Continued: Lei Omaomao & Lei Anuenue

This lei collection evolved into so much more than I could have imagined. From what I thought would be a one time design, it quickly developed into an entire creation.

5 Things I wish I knew when I started my business

Seems like everyone these days has some sort of side hustle...I remember always having some sort of money making venture as a kid - from making friendship bracelets or flower bead rings & brac...

How the Lei Collection Started: Na Lei o Hawaiʻi

The concept of this lei was lei that were special to me and my 'ohana and quickly grew into more. Besides lei that I cherished, we also added some native lei.