The Inspiring Bee

Finding purpose in climate action.

  • Daily Routines to Jumpstart Your Dreams

    I’ve been researching inspiring ways to begin fulfilling my dreams. Here’s a quick post on easy ways you can change your mindset along with me. Miracle Morning Routine: Hal Elrod created several bestselling books based on this simple daily ritual which includes the following. Silence – Spend the morning in quiet. Affirmations – Create affirmations…

  • Beauty in the Ugliest of Times

    If you suffer from chronic illness or know someone who is, then reading Being Well (Even When You’re Sick) by Elana Rosenbaum is a beautiful gift. Even if you’re fortunate enough to evade illness, you’re reading this means you’ve probably suffered at some point in your life. Maybe you’re even struggling now. Sometimes when we’re on…

  • You’re the Hero Not a Zero

    If you get my newsletter you know there’s been a heavy weight of intense drama I’ve been dealing with. While in the trenches, I did a lot of praying, and soul-searching. I tried to not fall into a pool of self-pity and depression. But an answer arose as I fought the flu, asthma and my…

  • These S’s Can Save You From Burn Out

    These S’s Can Save You From Burn Out

    Juggling toddler boys when I have a few chronic illnesses can at times be, should I say mop me up in a pool of self-pity, blood, dirt and tears kind of overwhelming. Especially when they don’t sleep, which is most nights or they’re sick or your illness flares. This is just normal every day life…

  • Summery Updates

    Summer is just around the corner. Although it’s admittedly hard to spot the difference in Hawaii, there are ways to infuse your home with subtle seasonal shifts through affordable decor. Take this, for example. There are a few changes I made to our guest bathroom that costed under $40. Can you guess what it is?…

  • Mililani House Update: Demo in Progress

    Kitchen, bathroom, living room oh my! Here’s more in-progress photos of the demo at the Mililani house. Pretty exciting to see all those walls open up letting in that tropical light. Right now it looks like a big mess, but I can just imagine what it’s going to look like in a few weeks. Can…

  • Mililani Reno Update

    Since this party, there’s been a lot of action in Hawaii’s own version of HGTV’s Fixer Upper or other before and after remodeling show. Take a look: Bye bye drywall! Yuki says adding a beam will turn this into an open concept kitchen. I can’t wait to see! Keep tuning in for more info, the…