i'm a military wife and my husband is currently stationed on o'ahu, hawaii. i'll be honest, it has not been easy. there have been all sorts of challenges here: missing home and it's vast forests, being far from my family, adjusting to island time. bu...
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dining & restaurants
food is obviously one of my favorite things to explore in hawaii
a small local business that prioritizes clean ingredients and also heavily supports their community
Sage Creamery
i am ridiculously obsessed with their monkey smoothie after a long day at the beach
The Sunrise Shack - Kailua
a local diner that truly feels like home
Kaneohe Pancake House
this is a date night favorite for my husband & i
Sunset Noodle House
the yummiest brunch spot. we always get a salad and pancakes to split
Cinnamon's Restaurant Kailua
if you're an empanadas fan.. im begging you to try these. this is another date spot for my husband and i
10 Empanadas
if you're from the east coast, then this pizza will taste like home
Boston's Pizza
coffee & matcha
i am a huge coffee and matcha girl. in fact, this is what i was most excited for when i moved here
i heard so many good things about the well and for good reason. their banana bread latte is amazing!!
The Well Kailua
this is me absolutely begging you to try kawaii ice wave. their matcha is INSANE. i get the banana bread matcha and the way it actually tastes like banana bread has me shook every single time
Kawaii Ice Wave
the most beautiful and aesthetic place to get matcha in kailua
Ando Craft Matcha & Coffee
shopping
some of my favorite places to shop local
the cutest bookstore absolutely packed to the brim with amazing books and deals
Bookends Kailua
sightseeing and activities
some of the best spots are hidden, but these are well known and celebrated for a reason
so much fun to pick sunflowers and get in your pumpkin patch photos, even on an island
Waimanalo Country Farms
stunning spot in kaneohe. i love visiting here because it is so peaceful and serene
