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Picture of Paradise - Lantern Floating

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Picture of Paradise

Today's "Picture of Paradise" is courtesy of Windwardskies Photography. Plumerias grow so abundantly here in Hawai'i that they seem to naturally represent our beautiful islands. However, these flowers are not native to Hawai'i and come from Mexico and Central America. We are lucky to live a in climate that supports the growth of these sweet and fragrant flowers.

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Aloha Friday Recipe!!

Here is another 4 meals in 4 minutes™ meal! I have three children (age 5 and under) and being able to get my meal prepared and cooking quickly is the best thing in the world to me. I really value being able to provide my family with a home-cooked meal and everyone sitting around the table to enjoy it. Homemade Gourmet has allowed me to do this with the 4 meals in 4 minutes™ meals. I also get my children to help. My 5 y.o. son can measure the ingredients. Then both my 5 y.o. son and my 4 y.o. daughter can mix the ingredients together for me using the method below! Plus there is NO MESS to clean up that usually happens when little ones get in the kitchen.

Mahalo & enjoy!!

Hawaiian Pork Chops


Ingredients
3 pounds pork chops*
4 tablespoons Homemade Gourmet® BLT seasoning (or one package)
1 15-ounce can pineapple tidbits
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Directions
This is another great 4 meals in 4 minutes™ meal!

Place all ingredients into the freezer bag. Seal and SMOOSH!

Before freezing, label as Hawaiian Pork Chops and list cooking options:

BAKE: Thaw and bake (covered) at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

GRILL: Thaw, discard marinade, and grill over medium high heat until chicken juices run clear.

SLOW COOK: Defrost enough to empty contents into slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours.

*You may substitute the chicken with 6 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts for a variation on this recipe . . . make both and fill your freezer twice as fast! This has about 150 calories per serving if using skinless chicken breast!

Brought to you with much aloha by Kimberly Wilson

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A Hawaii Carnival #3

Welcome to the March 11, 2009 edition of a hawaii carnival.

Hawaii is a great place to visit year round. For tips on your next Hawaii vacation, Mircea presents Help Planning Your Trip to Hawaii posted at Travel Guides.

Matt presents Alaia Surfboards posted at Leucadia (and beyond) Surf Blog. This is an article about historical Hawaiian surfboards known as alaias. Great information for surfers and non-surfers alike.

Lindsay presents Hawaii Shore Excursion Ideas for Cruisers posted at Cruises 101. Read about the different type of tours and great spots to visit while you're on vacation.

A beautiful and poetic article by Jason Zuckerman. Read Aloha, Welcome to Big Kahuna's Kite Shop posted at Jay Zuck's Sketch of the Day. He says, "When I went to Hawaii to scatter my Nana's ashes in the warm waters of the land she loved, my trusty sketchbook was never far away. I created this fun layout inspired by my trip called, "Aloha, Welcome to Big Kahuna's Kite Shop."

This concludes our Hawaii Carnival. Submit your blog article to the next edition of
our carnival using this carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our
blog carnival index page. Thanks for visiting and participating our Hawaii WAHMs' Hawaii Carnival!

A Hawaii Carnival #2

Welcome to the February 11, 2009 edition of a Hawaii Carnival.

This writer tells of an outdoor experience on Kauai and the insight gained from observing a dog as it faces what would be an "obstacle" for most of us. A refreshing outlook of life. Praveen presents Dog in Hawaii posted at Tao of Simplicity.

A humorous narration of an encounter with the boisterous and obnoxious roosters of Kauai. VW presents Dead Rooster Walking posted at Wide Awake in Wonderland. Read all the entertaining Hawai'i tales on this amusing blog.

An article for the golfer and non-golfer alike. Turtle Bay is a beautiful place to visit - just look at the postcard photos on this site! Ty Skinner presents Turtle Bay Golf… The Spirit of Aloha posted at Jeff Skinner, saying, "There are many quality golf courses on all the Hawaiian Islands. On the North Shore of Oahu sits a wonderful resort, The Turtle Bay Resort."

That concludes this edition. Thank you all who submitted articles! Please submit your Hawai'i articles to the next edition of a hawaii carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

Aloha until next time...

*Hawaii WAHMs created for work at home moms living and working in the Aloha State, who are either business owners or direct sales representatives.*

Hawaii Carnival #1

Welcome to the January 7, 2009 edition of a Hawaii Carnival. What a great way to celebrate the New Year by observing all that is beautiful and special in Hawaii. We have great posts from our readers. Enjoy!

Sarah Burns presents Ohana Mama: Aloha! (about me) posted at Ohana Mama, saying, "Ohana Mama is place where our main focus is to feature mom entrepreneurs and their goods. We host giveaways, feature interviews and do reviews of everything for your Ohana. Share, Learn, Grow!" Please visit Ohana Mama's blog for some great articles, tips and giveaways.

GrrlScientist presents When is a Honeyeater not a Honeyeater? The Tricks of Convergent Evolution posted at Living the Scientific Life, saying, "Every once in awhile, I will read a scientific paper that astonishes and delights me so much that I can hardly wait to tell you all about it. Such is the situation with a newly published paper about the Hawai'ian Honeyeaters. In short, due to the remarkable power of convergent evolution, Hawai'ian Honeyeaters have thoroughly deceived taxonomists and ornithologists as to their true origin and identity for more than 200 years." GrrlScientist also has some wonderful photos of our islands. GrrlScientist also has some brilliant scenic photos of Hawaii.

Nora Dunn presents Driving Around Hawaii | The Professional Hobo posted at The Professional Hobo, saying, "This is a humorous and educational take on a week-long driving trip around the Big Island of Hawaii." and "What we didn't cover in our first trip around the Big Island of Hawaii, we caught up with in this second trip. After the two trips, we pretty much covered the place from top to bottom and everything in between."The Trip Around Hawaii: Take Two | The Professional Hobo.

That concludes the first edition Hawaii Carnival. Submit your blog article to the next edition of A Hawaii Carnival using our carnival submission form.

Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

We Live In Paradise

Join us for our first Hawaii WAHMs blog carnival. The first edition of our blog carnival is titled: A Hawaii Carnival because we live in paradise and we would like to celebrate it! If you don't live in Hawaii, you can join us too.

What is a blog carnival? Well it's a way for us to collect blog articles on a particular topic and share it with our community by putting it all together in what is called a "carnival".

The rules are simple...

• Send us information on your blog post that has anything to do with Hawaii. It could be about your Hawaii vacation, a local Hawaii community activity or event you have attended or stories about living in Hawaii and loving Hawaii.
• Submit your link by December 31, 2008.
• Look for your story on January 7, 2009. It will be posted right here on our Hawaii WAHMs blog.
  

Join in our the conversation here.

Women Entreprenuers in Hawaii

From a July 2008 article in the Hawaii Business news comes this statement: Women entrepreneurs are thriving in Hawaii. According to the Center for Women’s Business Research, the state ranks third nationally for growth of women-owned businesses from 1997 to 2006.

The article discusses 3 stages of building a business:

• Startup Phase
  
• Growth Opportunities
• Giving Back to the Community

Three women in different stages are interviewed and the challenge of each stage is discussed. If you'd like to read the article, please follow the link below. You will also find useful resource links to you help you with your own business.

The Phases of Business Building - Hawaii Business - July 2008 - Hawaii

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About WAHMS

Everyone has dreams about working from home. As work at home moms, we get many of our business ideas and inspiration from the things that we have passion for. For example, love that perfume...I bet I could get others to buy it too. Or, I know a lot about books - I'm sure I could promote reading and sell books. But as many experienced WAHMs know, loving a product or service does not make you a successful WAHM.

We have learned that an important element in success is market research. Start from the beginning and do your research. Find out what sells and what does not. You can start by doing research on the internet or even do a Google search on your product and see what kind of competition is out there. By finding about your competition, you'll be aware of the kind of promotion and work you need to do to get your name out into the public eye. Don't assume that your passion will drive others to buy your product. This is knowledge gained through our own personal experiences.

If only we had someone to tell us this in the beginning - before we started! Unfortunately, we don't have the daily support of colleagues and may find ourselves working alone most of the time. And like all parents we juggle the schedules of our family along with our work. When business does not live up to our expectations, we often feel like giving up and many of us do. We don't have encouragement from co-workers or bosses. We don't have the push for training or opportunities to better our skills and knowledge - everything comes from within. Our own commitment and desires push us forward. When you feel like you've hit a dead end, it can be very discouraging not to have answers and not knowing where to go from there.

It's important for WAHMs to network, share ideas and provide encouragement and feedback to each other. We hope if you're a WAHM here in Hawaii, you'll consider joining our group to share your area of expertise with us or maybe you could even learn a little here too.

If you're not a WAHM but know of resources where we can enrich ourselves in this ever changing business environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Thank you to those who read our blog! Thank you to our customers. You are our inspiration and our hope!

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Aloha Friday

Kailani at An Island Life is hosting her Aloha Friday question and we'd like to participate with our own question of the week.

Here is our question:
**What is the spookiest thing that has ever happened to you?

Just so you know, this question came to mind after reading the stories on Chicken Skin Kine, a Facebook group, moderated by our own Hawaii WAHM member.

Stop by An Island Life to join in on Kailani's Aloha Friday question and read her wonderful blog posts.

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Wordless Thursday (Why Not?): Shoyu Mango

Read More at The Tasty Island's Blog.

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Design-Your-Own Eco Friendly Madison Bag

The elusive and exclusive Madison Bags are here! Elusive because the only other place that you can get a custom made Madison Bag is from it's flagship store on Madison Avenue in New York City. Exclusive because this bag has not been accompanied by others and it has been designed solely and especially for you and by you.

Madison Bags come in 12 styles - hipsters, small totes, large totes, messenger bags and more. Mix and match from over an array of designer fabrics and high quality lining colors. Depending on the style, you have the option to use anywhere from one to 3 different fabrics to create the bag that is unique to your style. The handbags are $48 to $118. Madison Bags are sewn by home sewers as well as in it's facility that is fully powered by wind energy.

Because there is nothing like touching and mixing & matching the fabrics and hardware in person, Madison Bags cannot be ordered through a catalog or online. The fabrics change with the seasons and while some are retired others are staple elements in steady demand.

So you ask, "How can I order a bag?" Well the only way for you to get your custom made bag is to host a Madison Bag Purse Party through a consultant. Imagine throwing a bridal shower where everyone can design their own handbag to remember the special occassion. Or a baby shower where the new mom can create a tote to carry her newborn's many essentials. The party possibilities and themes are endless and fun.

For more information, please contact:

Kimberly Wilson, Consultant
Home: 808-744-1892
Cell: 808-256-3437
1036 Tennesse St
Honolulu, HI 96818
jwilson001@hawaii.rr.com

Get the party started!!!

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Kimberly Wilson is a proud member of the Hawaii WAHMs team.

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Mommy Care

Yesterday at the doctor's office, I noticed a lot of women bringing kids in for an appointment or accompanying an elderly family member. I, too, was running around and bringing in my child for a doctor's visit after picking up another one early from school. Sometimes mommies get so busy caring for our family that we forget to take care of our own health. We get our dose of morning coffee and off we go! I wanted to let you know of a free magazine subscription issued by Kapiolani Medical Center announcing the lastest in women's health issues. Read about weight management, healthy recipes, doctor check-ups and get a listing of classes that include skin care & beauty, excercise, massage, stress management and more. Some of the classes are free while others require a small registration and/or supply fee.

You can get your subscription here at http://www.kapiolaniwoman.org/ or by calling 535-7000.

Find time to take care of yourself...

Kid's Korner - Only In Hawaii!!

Enjoy an "only in Hawaii" shopping experience at Kid's Korner. Here you will find an array of exceptional products including developmental toys for keiki, fun accessories like knick-knacks and backpacks, home furnishing and practical gifts for mom. All products have been kid tested by Kid's Korner's VP of Inspiration and mommy approved.

Kid's Korner has an online site for your year-round shopping convenience and if you'd like to see some of the great products for yourself, Kid's Korner will be appearing at the following locations:

Apr 30 & May 1, 2008, Wed & Thursday
Hawaii's "Bigger & Better" Gift & Craft Fairs
TOPA (AMFAC) 20th Floor
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

May 10, 2008, Saturday
Moanalua High School
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Check out the Kid's Korner Event Schedule for more event dates and information.

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Nature Hotel

My Hawaii, or aptly named “Nature Hotel” by my daughter, is an archipelago paradise located in the central Pacific Ocean. It has eight main “wings”: Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and Hawaii and waterway corridors full of nautical wonders.

Being Kamaaina, or locally born and raised, often the beauty around me is taken for granted and I become indifferent to the sights that surround me. Not too long ago I was given the opportunity to “play tourist” at the Nature Hotel and I was able to appreciate the splendor of the islands once again. In fact, I felt “so lucky to live Hawaii” that it inspired me to write this piece.

A whale watching boat ride with “Safari Boat Excursions, Maui Whale Watch” off the Lahaina Harbor on Maui made for an awe-inspiring adventure. We embarked on a boat that permitted up to 18 passengers thus giving everyone an opportunity to view the magnificent humpback whales. We zoomed along the bumpy blue waves and the skillfulness of the captain made it possible for us to get in close proximity to a mama whale, her calf and their male primary escort. The whales were gigantic and incredible; the boat ride was exhilarating!

Kaanapali Beach, also on Maui, had friendly waves for the kids and the best sand for constructing sculptures. Even if you have never made a sand castle in your life, an architectural design with Kaanapali Beach’s fine, moldable sand is promising. It is a fabulous way to spend a relaxing day.

Just recently, I went on a hike with friends to the lighthouse at Kaena Point Natural Area Reserve, the western most tip of land on Oahu. Kaena Point, according to my friend, is a sacred spot where ancient Hawaiians souls would jump off the perilous cliffs to meet their ancestors in the spirit world. This legend is dramatic and so is the landscape. The craggy, wild coastlines with waves thundering in the coves below were breathtaking and stunning. The hike brought us face to face with a charming albatross chick so chubby, downy and undaunted by our presence. We were also fortunate to observe an endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal and her pup sunbathing on the rocky shore.

Like all places, even Nature Hotel has its risks; therefore, if you ever plan a hike or sightseeing activity be sure to make inquiries and prepare carefully.

Aloha!

as originally published on KeikiGifts.Qassia.Com


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Welcome to the Hawaii Work at Home Moms (WAHMs) weblog and thank you for stopping by! The Hawaii WAHMs website/weblog is an extension of our Hawaii WAHMs Yahoo! Group that was started by a local mom in May 2005. We currently have 12 members in our group that are either home business owners or direct sales representatives. The services we provide to our members are completely free and run by volunteers. Please support our Hawaii WAHMs by visiting our website and telling your friends about us. We appreciate your visit and hope you stop by again!