Big Islanders check in here!

[AmyY]

How many of us here are on the Big Island? I've never been to a forum before that featured a place for Hawaii folks to write each other, and I'm curious. I always think I'm the only person on the Big Island who goes to any internet forums. Prove me wrong! :)

[Heatherflower]

We live near Honokaa. Where are you? I just found this forum by accident.

Aloha!

Heather

[AmyY]

Hilo here. Nice ta meetcha! :)

[Malama]

Hi Amy,
You know me here!

Heather, i also live on the Hamakua coast- in Hakalau.
I have 2 boys, 7.5 and 11 and we homeschool as well.

:)
Karen

[MauiMamma]

I'm in Kona, going to have my baby anytime now.
I would love to connect with other mamma's in the area. akerial@hotmail.com
:surprise:

[mother_sunshine]

We're in Hilo! Dd is 8 and we homeschool too. :love

[Malama]

Hi Mother_Sunshine!
We live in Hakalau and homeschool our 12 and 8 yo dss. We're always looking for other homeschoolers to do activities with. Interested? Most of the people we know who homeschool end up quitting when their kids get older. we seem to be rare holdouts

MauiMamma- there's a new LLL group in Kona- try there for meeting mamas. pm me if you need contact info

[mother_sunshine]

Yes! :D That sounds great Malama!

We just started homeschooling this year, so we're new holdouts ;). Dd was home with me until kindergarten but went to PS for K and 1st grade. It took a militant 2nd grade teacher to open my eyes.

We've been searching for homeschoolers in the Hilo area but it has been nearly impossible to find anyone like-minded and around the same age.

PM me!

[konamama]

wow, didn't know this thread was around - until mauimamma emailed me :-))
I'm in south konw, dd is 23months.
malama - could you post the LLL info - I would love to get that as well.
mauimamma - I emailed you back :-)) and blessings on your birth!

[MauiMamma]

:surprise:
Just wondering if there are any mamma's that want to start a mamma's circle.
Maybe there is already one existing? I am new to the Big Island, and due to have my sweet babe any day now!
I am a waldorf kindergarten teacher, and would love to even have a crafting circle once in a while. or just meet at the beach. :)
Kona mama, I didn't receive a mail from you, maybe it is about this very thing?
hope to hear from you again.

Keri*

[Malama]

Here's the LLL Leader's info for Kona. Her name is Rachel and her # is 325-3055. Not sure when her meetings are- maybe the last Fri of the month? Call her for the lowdown. THe Group is fairly new, but with some more mamas like you, it'll grow big!

[konamama]

mauimamma, sent you a PM - we've already met! at the Kona Pacific Waldorf School 2nd Kindergarten meeting :-)), what a small world!
I'm trying to get something going next week - get in touch and let's create!

[NurtureWise]

Hi All!

I accidently found this site while looking for something else. What a great idea! My two children (16mo and 4yrs) and I live in Volcano.

My current interest is gardening (specially permaculture)....though I haven't been very succesful.

I also sell unbleached cotton diapers, covers, and slings.

NurtureWise
www.nurturewise.com

[mother_sunshine]

:wave NurtureWise, Welcome to MDC!

[KrisB]

Ran across this thread searching for Big Island homeschool activities (Heather, I think I recognize your name from the BI HS group?). We are new to Kona - my two boys are 10 & 12 and anxious to meet some kids close to their age. Anyone out there fit that bill?

Feel free to email me.

kris

[KrisB]

Ran across this thread searching for Big Island homeschool activities (Heather, I think I recognize your name from the BI HS group?). We are new to Kona - my two boys are 10 & 12 and anxious to meet some kids close to their age that live this side. Anyone out there fit that bill?

Feel free to email me at kgirl766@yahoo.com.

kris

[CKinAK]

Aloha from (way) up north! Don't live in Hawai'i anymore, but grew up in Honoka'a and go back fairly often to visit family... Tutu's gotta see her grandbabies! I often feel a little out of place when I go back (bf'ing, cd'ing etc) so it's nice to know there are other like-minded mama's back home.
A hui hou!

[Arctic Child]

Arial

Glad to know there are great Big Island Mamas out there. Moved from Alaska one year ago. Have a three yo boy :throb and pregnant :bouncy Living in Puna district.

Best wishes to you all! :thumb

[shmeans]

I am so happy to find so many home schooling mamas there! We are seriously considering moving there and I was planning to home school. I was worried there may not be home school groups there. We live in MD and there are several. My son is only 10 months but when your considering moving that far away you want to think ahead. Any suggestions for areas to look at to buy a home? We are coming at the end of april to check it out. :D

[konamama]

just letting big island familes that there is a Natural Parenting Hui in kona now - we meet on the 2nd Sunday of the month at Kona Pacific Waldorf School in Kealakekua, above the Community Hospital, 3-5pm.
please come if your interested!

[bigislandmama]

Hi I am new to the group. My name is Jessica. I am a SAHM to a sweet 13 month old boy. We live in North Kohala. It's nice to "meet" other like minded momma's.

[ladybugmama]

Hi ~ I live in Arizona, but have been wanting to move to Kauai (the only Hawaiian island we've been to), but have lately been considering the Big Island. We homeschool and have 4 kids and obviously AP. It sounds like we'd fit right in!?!

I'd love to hear what you all like and don't like about the area that you live in - homeschooling life, how much you have to drive, the weather, earthquakes, bugs, drugs, beaches, organic produce - I don't care, whatever you're willing to share! :wink

Mahalo!

[Past_VNE]

Hi Mamas!

We will be moving to Papaaloa next summer. We're not sure of plans exactly, beyond that....but we have time to decide. ;)

I just thought I'd introduce myself.

My husband and I are pilots, though I am now primarily a SAHM. Our son, Jett, is now 16 months old.

We'll probably be living near my uncle, who has a guava farm. They have four kids, three girls (between maybe 4-10 yrs., guessing) and a son, now 18 months.

[Lizzo]

Not in Hawaii...although I wish I was. But my DP's mom lives there,near Kona. The town starts with a P...not Puna...I forget.
And Makena (DS) was named after Makena beach on Maui. He lives upt o his name! The kid never wants to wear clothes! :lol
We hope to visit soon, in the fall. MAybe even live there one day.

[lotsofhugs]

aloha,
just wanted to step in and say aloha i'm here in the puna area. just found this thread. hope to talk to you BI mamas.

[minkl]

Just found this thread...hope some of the old posters will stop in again for a hello. I lived in Kona for 3 years, and we've just moved up near Waimea. I have a 20 month old boy. Some of you sound like you would definitely know friends-of-friends.

[momuv3]

We live in Waimea. We homeschool our 12 & 8 yo DSs and 9 month old DD. I'm glad to know there are other Big Islanders in the forum! ;)

[AmyY]

Hi everyone! We do live on a Big Island, don't we?:lol Hope everyone's well.

[bigeyes]

Been here since nov 2006.

8)

[Jungle Mama]

Wow! I didn't know there were so many Big I mamas here!

I live on the Hamakua coast, 4 miles north of Hilo on the scenic route. My little boy is 2 1/2, and I'm due with another baby in August. I'm definately homeschooling, and am very into natural childhood, cloth diapering, baby wearing, island foods, and devotional service.

Pleased to meet you all! A hui hou!