Living in Hawaii is a dream come true.... but is it really?

In this episode we're going to talk through the trade-offs I make to live in Hawaii and work east coast hours.

Waking up at 2am, bi-phastic sleeping, sharing the early morning hours with my husband and getting uninterrupted hours of time with my kids.

I'm sharing all of the things I do to live a life many only dream of.

It was not a simple podcast to record, but I think the content is valuable and I hope you get something from it.

In this episode we are going to talk about rents, gas, groceries, and other things that impact the cost of goods and services here in Hawaii. I also give you a quick tip you can use any time to do a quick cost comparison on things you purchase regularly so that you are better informed on how your economics may change should you choose to move to Hawaii for an extended period of time.

I hope you find this helpful.

When we flew to Hawaii in late 2025 we brought our dogs, and because of their size they needed to fly as cargo.

In episode 4 we talked about the process you need to work with your vet on to get all of the vaccines, FAVN & USDA Health Certificate completed before you fly to Hawaii.

In episode 5 we talked all about what to look for in a company to move your pets for you and told you who to stay very far away from.

In this episode I'm sharing with you exactly which crates we bought, how we set them up, how to find your airline's pet cargo requirements and things to think through as you prepare for travel.

I hope you've found this series on how to get your pets from the US mainland to Hawaii educational and enlightening.