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Continue reading →: Why I’m Embracing Veganism
For me, my first flirtation with veganism wasn’t a choice – it was a necessity. Even though I ate healthy, tracked my nutrients and calories, and worked out almost daily, I was suffering from the horrible nightmare that are ovarian cysts. Any woman that’s ever dealt with them will tell…
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Continue reading →: A Man that Can Cook
Every girl loves a man that can cook. I have to admit I’m overwhelmingly blessed in the beau department – my fiance is a cook. He works at an awesome chain restaurant that shall remain nameless, and there he learned lots of dreamy qualities. For example, how to make tabouleh,…
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Continue reading →: Aloha Friday: Makapuu Lighthouse Trail!
Happy Aloha Friday everyone! Since the islands been flat lately (boo!) we’ve had to try different activities, such as my favorite: hiking. Along with gorgeous beaches, breezy weather an awesome waves, the island has plenty of beautiful trails for the wayward wanderer. From waterfalls to dense rainforest to spectacular views,…
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Continue reading →: Running: A Love Affair
Me and running have a little love affair going on; in my opinion, it’s pretty badass. It not only torches calories and sculpts some glorious glutes, but I get to sweat it out in nature – instead of in a hot, musty room waiting in line for the elliptical machine.…
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Continue reading →: Travel Tuesday: Uluwatu Temple, Bali!
I know it’s technically still summertime for most of us, but here’s a little cure for your wanderlust anyways. These shots are from the Uluwatu Temple, a cute little shrine perched above and due south of the legendary surf spot. Nestled among a sea of lush green, the view is…
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Continue reading →: Fitness is Worth the Fight
Fitness is, without a doubt, worth the struggle. But for most of us, the battle of the bulge seems more like an all-out war – that we never seem to win. I’ve definitely reached lots of little goals, like running a 13k race, lifting heavier weights and conquering my former…
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Continue reading →: Happy Aloha Friday!
As you can see, I’ve moved my lovely little blog back over to where it belongs – wordpress. Me and Blogger had a brief fling, but it wasn’t the makings of a long-standing shindig. Me and wordpress clicked right away – plus, I missed my followers 🙂 These last few…
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Continue reading →: Engaged, Employed, and Growing Up
This past week or so has, without a doubt, been the best week of my life. I got engaged (yay!), snagged a full-time, post-college job I’m actually excited about, and my family is finally adopting my younger brother, who we’ve cared for for most of his life. In the past…
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Continue reading →: Falling Back into Bodybuilding
Usually, health is at the forefront of my lifestyle; I don’t eat meat, avoid all animal products, and focus on chowing down on whole, plant-based foods. But, between traveling, my engagement (yay!) and the stress of job hunting, health & fitness have somehow slipped onto the back burner. Kale, avocado…
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Continue reading →: The Perfect Proposal
Last week, I got engaged. The man of my dreams led me to my favorite spot on the island, plopped down on one knee, and asked me to marry him. Standing on the cliffs overlooking beautiful Makapu’u bay, I jumped and screamed and kinda stood there in shock, but of…
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I’m Nicole
Navigating motherhood, nourishing cooking, backyard gardening and running a small business with my little ohana on Oahu, Hawaii. Follow me as we build a suburban homestead, (try to) bake bread and steadily work towards a grown-at-home hale – all while intentionally raising kiddos and keeping our business growing.
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