Mother’s Day is less than 2 weeks away, so here is a roundup of some of our favorites to gift any mom (or mom figure) in your life this year! 1. The Bodies Luxury Gift Set from Beautycounter includes their body butter and sugar scrub, both of which I use almost every day… Plus they’re… Read more

This entry was written as part of the Sakura Bloom: Sling Diaries, Volume VII. I’ve been trying to write this entry for weeks now. With the deadline drawing near I still seem at a loss for words. In college, procrastination was my forte and some of my finest work came in those final hours, so… Read more

This entry was written as part of the Sakura Bloom: Sling Diaries, Volume VII. How are traditions born? Are they carefully thought out and crafted or do they happen organically? Or accidentally, even? A piece of jewelry that is passed on, an article of clothing that is worn, a secret recipe that is cooked lovingly.… Read more

This entry was written as part of the Sakura Bloom: Sling Diaries, Volume VII. See my previous entry on kinship here. As we sit by our gate at LAX, waiting patiently to board our flight (that is delayed yet again), I realize we are only halfway to our destination after what already seems like a… Read more

Last year we shared a small video recap of Noelani’s year here. This year, we’re a couple days late, but cheers to another year full of love, adventure and laughs with this amazing little lady. Snippets from this past year’s fun of Noelani as a two-year-old. Photos by Ashlee Dean Wells   Read more

This entry was written as part of the Sakura Bloom: Sling Diaries, Volume VII. I remember the day my sister arrived in the world. With the exception of maybe my daughters, few relationships have made such a memorable entrance into my life. My 7-months pregnant mother and my sick, 3-year old self were on the… Read more