Aloha Reader! If you’re heading to Hawaii or another sunny, sand-filled destination, let’s talk about one thing that can make or break your trip: your sandals. You want something cute enough for a dinner by the ocean, comfy enough for walking along beach paths or exploring farmers markets, and easy to slip on and off at the beach or pool. After way too many “why did I pack these?!” sandal fails, I finally found some favorites that actually do it all — comfy, stylish, and perfect for beach vacations. Bonus: they’re all on Amazon, so you don’t have to make a special shopping trip! Here are my top picks: 👣 Söfft Women's Mirabelle Platform Sandal 👣 Vionic Women's Copal Kirra Strappy Sandals 👣 REEF Vista Hi Buckle Platform Sandals 👣 Teva Women’s Midform Universal Sandal 👣 Blowfish Women’s Granola Sandal If Hawaii (or any beachy place!) is on your travel list this summer, these sandals will keep your feet happy while you soak up the sun and explore with your family. Because let’s be honest — when your feet feel good, everyone has a better time. 😉 Warm wishes & sandy toes, P.S. I’ve worn these on beaches, at luaus, and even through airports — and they’ve never let me down. |
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Aloha Reader! If your phone is filled with 500 photos of your kids in Hawaii… but zero photos of you actually with them, I’ve got a game-changer for you. It’s called Flytographer, and it’s honestly the best souvenir I’ve ever brought home from Hawaii. I’ve done 26 shoots (yes, really!) and every time, I’m blown away by how easy and fun it is—and how amazing the photos turn out. 🩵 Here’s what I love:📷 You can book online in minutes👨👩👦 It’s super low-stress (our photographers have always been...
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