Its a Niu- Day 🌴😊

Hello there world!! Happy niu - Day 😏
Today is National Coconut Day! 😊 Click ⇢ here ⇠ for more about this day.
Because I'm a Pacific Islander, I have GOT to celebrate this day!! 💃
Samoans call the coconut tree or niu (pronounced nee-oo or new) the "Tree of Life". 🌴
There is no part of the tree that is unused and we've managed to utilize everything from the bark to the leaf to the seed.  
It literally provides everything you could think of to survive: shelter, clothing, food, utensils and so forth.
I chuckle every time a new article is released about the health benefits of coconut or coconut oil because we've already discovered this centuries ago. 😏
So in honor of this day, I share some niu worksheets for the kiddos 😛 - yes, I'm enjoying the play on words!
But I hope they will learn the benefits of the coconut tree which has sustained our people through time.
To cap it off, I share a recipe of one of our family favorites → coconut bread or falaoa popo 🍞
So, sip on a nice cold niu and enjoy coconut day 😊
Soifua,
~h

popo on beach 🌴- Tutuila Island, American Samoa

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🌍 Roma, Italia, Atenai, Eleni ✈ Rome & Athens

😊 Buongiorno & Καλημέρα (kalimera) - Talofa!
I recently returned from a trip to Europe specifically Rome, Italy and Athens, Greece. 
What an amazing experience!! ☺
Definitely a must-see for everyone 👀
There is so much history and beautiful art, sculptures and structures created by brilliant individuals.
I cannot recount every single detail but my favorites include:
Eating gelato 🍧, drinking espresso 🍵, Pompeii 🌋, Mycenae, Sorrento, eating pizza from Naples (original creators of the pizza) 🍕, Trevi Fountain ⛲, Sistine Chapel, meeting a Samoan priest and 2 nuns at the Vatican 👭🙏, Olympia, Athens and last but not least dipping in the Mediterranean Sea 🌊 - I've posted some pics to share 😊
Click on the hyperlinks to learn more about that side of the world 🌍
So I apologize I've been behind on posting - I have here a worksheet for the kiddos ↣
Faitau faa-roma or count in roman numerals 😌
It was hot out there 🌞 but I've soaked up all the sun 😎 and enjoyed every minute of it 😍
Back at the ranch, it is 60° and raining ☔ 😣

⇸Ruins at Mycenae, Greece ⇷

⇸Parthenon ⇷ - Temple dedicated to the Goddess Athena

⇸Temple of Zeus in Olympia, Greece ⇷ - site of 1 of the 7 ancient wonders of the world

⇸View of Rome, Italy from the top of the Spanish Steps ⇷

FYI: Countless movies film from this beautiful location include: Guy Ritchie's Man from Uncle, Roman Holiday starring Audrey Hepburn and more ⛲

⇸Pompeii ruins with Mt Vesuvius in the background ⇷

⇸Inside the Ampitheatre popularly known as the Colosseum ⇷

⇸Trevi Fountain⇷ - Fountain at the junction of 3 roads (tre vie) that supplied water to ancient Rome in 19 BC

St. Peter's Square - large plaza located directly in front of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City

⇸Sorrento⇷ - This was my favorite stop. Sorrento is known for their lemons and it is an adorable seaside Italian town near Naples. The lure of the water made me feel right at home 😊

Listen to the sound of water lapping on sand here → Saoluafata, Samoa...very nostalgic and soothing to the soul....

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Graduation Day - Faauuga! 🎓

Malo lava - Greetings all! ☺
Soon, we'll have much pomp and circumstance with forthcoming graduations.
My oldest son will graduate High School so I'll be joining you in the festivities! 🎈🎊 😀
Congratulations!!! - Faamalo lava to all our graduates and to families/friends that encourage and support the children.
Here are our vocab words for ⏩ Faauuga ⏪(Graduation) 🎓

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Upu mo le Aso 💮 Tinā

💐Happy Month of Me/May Everyone!! 😊

I know the school year is winding down. I have been scrambling with a child graduating high school and 3 others in every level of education (college, middle school and elementary) - they sure keep me busy!  😏
Such are the joys of motherhood!! 👏
Speaking of which, I've got our vocab words for Mothers Day. 🌺
This day is so special! - 
Let's celebrate Mothers (aunts, sisters, nieces, grandmas etc) for they L♥VE purely and unconditionally....and without their nurturing, we would not flourish and grow 🌹
Manuia le Aso o Tinā i Tinā uma!!
♥,
~h

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L🌎VE the E♽rTh

T♺L🌎F♽!! 😊
April 22nd is Earth Day - ❦🌎☙
I know everyone is doing their part in keeping our home planet clean, fresh and free of pollutants right? 😏 🚮
Its been busy here on my side of the GL🌎BE - 😓😒
But I hope you enjoy these words as you celebrate spring 🌱 and warm weather 🌞
My 5 yr old has a favorite Samoan word: anufe (worm). He thinks it sounds funny and now likes to see anufe squirming on the sidewalk 👀 - yes, I have a typical curious boy 😊
Have fun celebrating Earth Day! ♻🌈
Invest and plant seeds of knowledge in your kids🌱and they'll grow into beautiful blossoms ⚘⚘⚘⚘
Enj🌸y!!

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Hoppy Easter!! 🐇

Hello Peeps 🐔!
Just wanted to share ⇾ Our vocabulary words for Easter 😊 🐇
Looking forward to my time off for SPR🌹NG Break!! 🍒
Hope you enjoy yours too 😄🌸

😏 What are your plans for Easter??

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Go Team Amerika Samoa/Samoa 🏆

I want to dedicate this post to my super athlete brother currently in Abu Dhabi, Dubai competing in the Special Olympics - Justin, Malo lava taalo faatamali'i! 🥈
⮞Here⮜ is an article about our awesome delegates 😊 I am extremely proud of them!! woo-hoo💃 Go Team Amerika Samoa/Samoa! 📣
I share an old post on sports vocabulary words and also, our national anthem for Amerika Samoa & Samoa - it is important to teach our kiddos about their roots, their history and anthem(s) - and who they owe allegiance to....
Samoa, tula'i… ♪♩♫

Below is a link to instrumental for Amerika Samoa National anthem:

https://binged.it/2FsCWWE



Below is the link to instrumental for Samoa's National Anthem:

https://binged.it/2FsF9BA

😊 Leave a comment - what is your favorite sport??

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