Whenever I think of Hawaii, I am always transported to a land of beauty, color, and diversity. There is just something about this beautiful island that immediately brings warmth and happiness to my soul.

The energy of its distinct nature is one of a kind and hard to replicate but opening a package sent by my old college friend Chastine for my son, Balthazar, brought me that feeling of warmth. She gifted my son a chunky puzzle featuring our favorite Filipino dishes. It was created by Keiki Kaukau, a Hawaiian based toy company that aims to celebrate Hawaii's diversity through its line of books and toys.