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Continue reading →: The Kuta Experience
Our first day in bali was, of course, spent at the beach. Like most places in Asia, Bali is plagued by a host of problems – store-front hagglers, aggressive street kids, and nightmarish moped-filled streets. At the beach, the peddlers are the very worst. Despite these downfalls, even the bustling…
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Continue reading →: Bali, Indonesia !
In less than 24 hours, my man and I will be spending 4th of July on a 16-hour journey to Bali, Indonesia. We have no plans, little money to work with, and no idea what to expect. All we’ve heard are good things; that its a gorgeous island with a…
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Continue reading →: Money Can’t Buy ParadiseChoice can sometimes seem like a burden – now that we have the independence and resources to carve out our own destiny, we can decide where we live, what we do and who we are. As a consequence, we’re responsible for our own happiness. For me and my boyfriend,…
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Continue reading →: Money Can’t Buy Paradise
Choice can sometimes seem like a burden – now that we have the independence and resources to carve out our own destiny, we can decide where we live, what we do and who we are. As a consequence, we’re responsible for our own happiness.For me and my boyfriend, we’re…
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Continue reading →: Turning 23: The Adultness Creeps In
Entering the 23rd year of life has simply been weird. This birthday is different because, unlike my last ones, I don’t feel like I have much to be excited about. Turning 21 was an awesome, celebratory welcome into adulthood. Turning 18 just meant I could vote and therefore serve jury…
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Continue reading →: Turning 23: The Adultness Creeps In
Entering the 23rd year of life has simply been weird. This birthday is different because, unlike my last ones, I don’t feel like I have much to be excited about. Turning 21 was an awesome, celebratory welcome into adulthood. Turning 18 just meant I could vote and therefore serve jury…
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Continue reading →: Steez and Style Saturday
Today’s the first showcase of steez & style. As a proud (and a little stingy) bargain shopper, all of these pieces fell under $20 each, including shoes and accessories. My look is a mix of beachy bohemian with a little bit of edge. I’m a huge fan…
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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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