As I continue to try to learn more about Hawaiian traditions and philosophies of life, I came across the word ho’olana (pronounced ho-oh-lah-nah) meaning ‘a buoyant force’ or ‘hope’. I started to think about how I could put more ho’olana in my day to day life, which with family obligations and work, can be incredibly stressful and at times, and make me feel pretty defeated.
Read MoreMaybe you can’t give mom a real trip to Hawaii, but you can make her feel like she’s there. I’ve put together a special edition box for Mother’s Day. This one comes with adorable Pineapple Monstera packing cubes from Happy Wahine, plus some of our current favorites.
Happy Wahine Six piece set
For those in Santa Clara County, delivery guaranteed by 7pm tomorrow.
We also have three other offerings including our Hawaii Party in a Box or our Going to Hawaii Box—our favorite Happy Wahine foldable duffle bag is back in stock.
All the essentials for your trip to hawaii.
Hawaii party in a box
As Daines discusses the āina, he talks about how the Hawaiians cultivate a sense of belonging to the āina and the “pili” (pronounced: pee-lee) or connection that Hawaiians feel toward the land. He talks about how your sense of belonging isn’t necessarily about your roots of where you are from, but creating the pili where you are today. It got me thinking about the pili I have to the Hawaiian islands and that almost magnetic pull I have to Hawaii. The pili I feel with the islands makes me miss it so very much when I am not there.
Read MoreI’ve known for quite some time that May 1 is Lei Day in Hawaii. However, I didn’t know much about Lei Day and started to research why this day is important…and means so much more…than a just a wreath of flowers or leaves.
Read MoreAs I continue my attempt to learn more of the Hawaiian language, I came across this sentence. It really struck me…particularly the word kahua (pronounced kah-hoo-ah), meaning ‘foundation’. On a walk yesterday for Āina Day (Earth Day), I thought more about what kahua I need to nurture in my life.
Read MoreDedicated to helping you live aloha even when you are away from the islands.
The Lives Aloha Promise
Feel like you’re back in Hawaii without leaving home.
When you are part of the Lives Aloha ohana, we are committed to helping you incorporate aloha into your daily life. You will remember the sand beneath your toes, the sun melting your reality away, and just for a moment, you’ll breathe and remember that aloha feeling.
