Family Time
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Raising Kids On Our Kona Coffee Farm On The Big Island
Hawai’i (Big Island), Hawai’i. There are places in our lives that transcend geography — places that stop being coordinates on a map and turn into the chapters that define our hearts. For our family, Captain Cook, on the Big Island of Hawai‘i, was that magical place. We didn’t just move there. We rooted there.Our days wove into the hillsides of Hōnaunau — mornings perfumed with the faint jasmine-honey scent of coffee blossoms, afternoons wrapped in the soft warmth of the Kona sun, and evenings rich with the lullaby of coqui frogs. When we look back now, that time feels like a series of hand‑painted postcards: Ace’s bare feet kicking up red dirt…
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The Benefits of Working Your Lawn as a Family:
The Beauty and Benefits of Working Your Lawn as a Family: Planting and Growing Together There’s something magical about stepping outside, rolling up your sleeves, and working together as a family to nurture a piece of the earth. Whether it’s planting flowers, growing vegetables, or simply maintaining a lush lawn, working on your yard as a family offers countless benefits, it’s not just about creating a beautiful outdoor space—it’s about fostering connections, teaching valuable life skills, and reaping the rewards of shared accomplishments. In this blog post, we’ll explore the beauty and benefits of working your lawn as a family, with a special focus on planting and growing things together.…
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Have A Wii Sports Tournament!!
Tired of the kids staring at their iPads and phones all the time? Ever had visions of hurling your kids little electronic devices right off of a speeding train?! Have you exhausted all of your board game arsenal? Well, then I have the perfect solution for you!! If you can’t beat em’, join em’ and get your Wii Sports on!! Yup, grab the old Wii sports disc out and have a ball challenging your family members to a knockdown drag-out contest of baseball, tennis, boxing, bowling, or golf. Wii sports is a great way to connect as a family and share true genuine moments of competitive fun for all. Even…
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BOO! Who’s up for a little Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre?!?!
The Perfect Halloween Family Kick Off Game! So you already know that we absolutely love to host and have a great time with friends and family. We are constantly thinking of new dishes to serve, and games to play in order to entertain with flair. Well I must say that Colin has topped himself this time and blasted holiday Rising off into the stratosphere with his latest hosting feat. While hosting family during the beginning of fall, he told all of us who had broken off into little groups during the day while getting the full Denver tourism on to all convene at the house promptly at 5pm where and…
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Oh what a time we had in Breckendridge Colorado!
Tis the season to be Jolly, I wish I had the proper words to describe the pristine beauty sitting atop the Colorado rockies. The mountains were exploding with pops of vibrant green through the pillow of white cloudy puffy snow! Sprinkles of sunshine danced off of the leaves and snowflakes creating an absolute marvel of a sight and experience! We recently had the pleasure of celebrating Colin’s birthday at the Grand Lodge at peak 7 in Breckenridge and it was a ski lover’s dream! Or better yet a winter vacation lovers dream as I did not ski. But there was so much more than shredding to do in order to…
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Dash into the holiday spirit, with the “Attitude of Gratitude”
The quickest way to help boost your mood and improve your outlook on life and circumstances is to have the “attitude of gratitude”. We were first introduced to this concept at the boys school in Hawai’i, at Honaunau. This attitude of gratitude takes a no holds barred approach to how you see things. Being grateful for everything around you and your many blessings, affords you a rosy outlook that is infectious. It helps to kick start the day and helps you see everything with a fresh set of unjaded eyes, like a newborn. To a newborn or toddler, everything is new, shiny, cool and fresh and offers joy and wonder.…
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4 Quick Tips for Holiday Hosting!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and this year unlike any other year before, families are gathering together with a newfound zest and appreciation for being together! For the last few years, with Covid restrictions and concerns, so many people have forgone their annual traditional gatherings. More than ever people are reaching out to physically be with their family and friends this holiday to embrace one another in person! This means that more than ever while hosting any event we must be focused on the festiveness!!! Yes, yes, yes, go for it. over the top expressions of holiday cheer are exactly what the doctor has called for this…
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One-on-One Time
The end of summer is almost here. Time to grab school supplies, shake off last month’s sleep-ins, and plan for another busy school year. Before jumping back into the hectic routine, take some time to spend quality one-on-one time with every individual in the family! I think we take for granted family time and often assume that even though we are laughing, playing or eating together that means everyone is feeling connected. Schedule a movie date or walk in the park with your child or spouse where all of the intention is solely on them. Alone time provides a bonding experience that is unique in the sense that it is…
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Weekend Exploration in your own backyard!
So often we hear people saying that “Until guests come to town, they never experience or take advantage of their own city in which they live. It is so easy to give into routine and shuffle from school/work/kids sports or regular trips to the store and hobbies, that we often neglect the benefits and events in our own radius. Always dreaming or planning to venture off somewhere that we are not can sometimes lead to not seeing and appreciating the beauty of where we are now. I have spoken to several people who live in New York, who have never been to the Statue of Liberty, The top of the…
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Happy Easter Weekend!!!
Satisfy your sweet tooth with candy and treats left by the Easter Bunny….or just head to Goofy’s Candy Company at Disney Springs, Disney World, Lake Buena Vista Florida. Hope you all have a magical and blessed Easer! For many it’s one of the first times family and friends are able to gather and celebrate together in a few years. We are so grateful for our loved and cherished ones and are over the moon that we get to get out and enjoy the world and each other again. We here at Holiday Rising want to pass along our Easter Blessings to you all and share a wonderful candy store experience…
