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PCS to Hawaii: Finding the Right School for Your Keiki
“Aloha!” and welcome to your new adventure in Hawaii. As a fellow military spouse who has walked in your shoes, I know that PCSing is more than just moving from one location to another. It’s about uprooting our lives, our families, and quite often, the routines that keep us grounded, particularly when it comes to our children’s education. That’s why finding the right school in Hawaii for your child is so essential, and I’m here to help you navigate through it. Understanding Hawaii’s Educational Landscape The first thing to note about schooling in Hawaii is that it’s unique. Unlike most states, Hawaii has a single, statewide school district divided into…
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Family Friendly Hikes on O’ahu
If you’re the outdoorsy type, Hawaii has so much to offer in terms of outdoor activities. More specifically, it has incredible natural landscapes and you’re guaranteed to experience nothing short of beautiful when going on hikes. This article will highlight family-friendly hiking trails or trails for beginner hikers! If you decide to try one of these trails, don’t forget to take pictures and tag us so we can see your adventures! Kolekole Trail 1492 Trimble Rd.Schofield Barracks, HI Take Trimble Rd all the way to the end where it’ll then turn into Kolekole Rd. Proceed through the gate and down the road until you see a dirt parking lot on…
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Photographers on O’ahu That Can Capture Your Family’s Best Moments!
You’ve made it to Hawaii and have seen how beautiful the island is, but your camera can’t quite capture it. Do you know who can? One of these two photographers whose work speaks for itself, Katrina Spain Photography and Following Seas Photography by Ashleigh Lauber! Between these two photographers, they can capture any moment you’re family wishes such as family, maternity, newborn, birthday, and solo sessions! They also offer a variety of mini-sessions. You won’t regret booking a session with one of these two. Katrina Spain Photography Katrina Spain’s photography uses minimal props as she wants to be able to capture the true beauty of your family and the natural…
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Pet-Friendly TLA Approved Hotels
Moving to Hawaii is exciting, but it can be stressful as well! You must book your flights, make sure your household goods are in order, book a hotel, and everything in between. If you have pets you’re bringing, then that stress can be magnified! One of the most difficult things to do is find a hotel within your TLA (temporary lodging allowance) that allows pets. That is one thing in itself, but you want to find somewhere that does not have an expensive daily pet rate, pet weight limit, is not in an ideal spot, etc. This article will showcase a few popular hotels in no specific order around O’ahu…
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Get your Halloween Fix with these 11 Events on O’ahu in October 2022
Did Somebody Say Spooky Season?! One of our favorite seasons is Fall here at The PCS Planners! There’s so many great things to do such as; going to pumpkin patches, haunted houses, trunk or treats, pumpkin carving, and let’s not forget HALLOWEEN! In Hawaii, it’s a little harder to feel like it’s Fall since the weather is in a constant state of beautiful, so we compiled a list of a few things you can do (family and non-family friendly) around the island this spooky season! There’s so many more events than what’s on this list, so we encourage you to go out and explore everything this island has to offer!…
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