1. I packed too much.  Even though I have the smallest suitcase - 19", I still brought 4 extra shirts & 3 extra pairs of shorts.  Next trip I'm only bringing bathing suits, cover-ups, 2 shorts/shirts outfits, and one maxi dress.2.  Hawaii time difference is perfect!  Waking up at 7 am, no problem.  We get home & I can't open my eyes till...

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Question - How do you wrap up a fantastic vacation when you have already had the best day ever?Answer - You take everyone Canopy Ziplining at Piiholo Ranch.They split up our group, which made it so much better because I didn't have to worry about the kids, always a Mom.  Goofy picture of the kids group.Here's our group, not as goofy, but cute...

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The Best Day Ever!  That's the vote for today by the whole clan.We woke up at 7, had breakfast in the room, then headed out for our Sailing, Snorkeling, and Snubaing adventure on the Teralani 2, a beautiful state-of-the-art catamaran.  We beach boarded, and our adventure began.  First a quick rundown from Captain Kevin on where everything was, and what to expect.Then a...

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Today was Parasailing for Ashley & Sean.  The rest of us wanted to rest up and recover from The Road To Paul & Phil (haha).Sean loved parasailing,,he loved it so much he bought a tank that says 'I got high on Maui'.  Teenagers.Ashley was ok with it, not her favorite thing so far.Oh, we finally ate the mini pies from Leoda's,...Yummy!  I still...

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Today we did the Road To Hana, well except one of my daughters was sick of hearing about it and wanted to call it something else, so we re-named it The Road To Paul & Phil!  Haha!Got everyone up early, packed snacks, water, and the guidebook, and we were out the door, in the car, on the road, by 7:11..... We dragged our...

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No pictures.I wish you could just Close your eyes and listen to the surf with me.Calm.Relaxing.Inevitable. Yes, that was my day.  Owning your own business, retail or not, you almost never ever turn it off.  I love Not Too Shabby!I love owning my own store, rescuing furniture, helping people see the beauty in a 'salvaged' piece.I am the kind of person who is always...

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