Girl Meets Girl (formerly MAKENAmusic.com)

So are those New Year's Resolutions going?  How To Not Beat Up On Yourself is the topic this episode.   Join us for a pep talk, or two, or three.  We share what we've noticed works for us.   Also in this ep: Nalu Ukulele Pumana - full band sounds of contemporary Hawaiian and island music   We've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries.  Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278.   If you like the podcast, please vote for GMG on Podcast Alley, or write a comment at GMG's page on iTunes.   Thanks, Toast & Siena   photo courtesy: live-showtime

"Knowing what you want" is a terrible way to begin setting your Life's Goals.  Whether we want them or not, we need three things.  Here's the third thing.  (For the first thing, listen to episode #113.  For the second, check out #114.)Links In This EpThe Territory of Hawaii Company - T-shirts and note cards recalling the culture of plantation camps, sugar cane fields, and turn of 19th century Hawaii.  Please tell them Toast & Siena sent you, okay?Two Efforts That Help HaitiPartners in Health - partnering with poor communities to combat disease and povertyNuSkin's VitaMeal Donations - emergency nutrition packsWe've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries.  Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278. If you like the podcast, please vote for GMG on Podcast Alley, or write a comment at GMG's page on iTunes.Thanks! :)Toast & Sienaphoto courtesy of Oregon State University Archives

"Knowing what you want" is a terrible way to begin setting your Life's Goals.  Whether we want them or not, we need three things.  Here's the second thing.  (For the first thing, listen to episode #113.  And for the third, listen to #115.)  Also: get your noggin in shape!  More brain health tips and tricks.Supplements we mentioned + discount codeRaw Daily for WomenFlax Seed OilWe've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries.  Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278.More LinksMac Nuts with Spam?! If you enjoy the podcast, please vote for GMG on Podcast Alley, or write a quick comment at GMG's page on iTunes.Thanks for listening :)Toast & Sienaphoto courtesy of Little Jak-Jak

"Knowing what you want" is a terrible way to begin setting your Life's Goals.  We'll tell you why.  Also: best health foods for the brain, immunity booster for your pets (at a discount!) and great Hawaiian music.Featured Song "I Kona" from Ho'omaka by Steven EspaniolaLinks"Buying For Equality 2010" buyers guide - PDF, iPhone app"Healthy Helper" for pets from Spirit Essences -- enter code GMG to receive a discount at checkout, and to help the podcast.If you enjoy the podcast, please vote for GMG on Podcast Alley, or write a quick comment at GMG's page on iTunes.Happy New Decade!- Toast and Sienaphoto courtesy of lululemonathletica

Super-easy ways and super-simple thoughts on "saving the planet" amid holiday festivities.    Featured Song"If It Weren't For That" from Change Your Mind by Julie Clark is on iTunesLinks- New York Senator Diane Savino speaks in favor of that state's Marriage Equality bill on Dec. 2, 2009.  The bill did not pass.- Holistic remedies for pets from Spirit Essences -- enter code GMG to receive a discount at checkout, and to help the podcast.We appreciate it, and your fellow listeners do, too!Thanks!- Siena & Toastimage courtesy of the tahoe guy

Remembering Christmases and the Christmas traditions we grew up with in Hawaii.Featured Song "Winter Wonderland" from 7 Days of Christmas by MAKENA (that's us, Siena & Toast :)LinksParol - Filipino Christmas lantern decorationMunch n' Joy - li hing mui shop in Hilo, HawaiiKawate Seed Shop - another well-known seed shop in HiloGet $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278.Happy Holidays!Be safe, happy and healthy,Siena & Toaster StrudelP.S. -- What are holiday traditions you remember from your childhood?  Post 'em in the comments!

Songs In This Episode "Silent Night" and "Do You Hear What I Hear?" from 7 Days of Christmas by MAKENA (that's us, Siena & Toast :) Links Food, Inc. the movie Stay strong and healthy during the change of season.  We've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries.  Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278. If you enjoy the podcast, please vote for GMG on Podcast Alley, or write a quick comment at GMG's page on iTunes. Thanks for listening and warm wishes for a meaningful holy*day season. -- Toast and Siena

Congrats to Lyta!Winner of 2 to 3 Feet (Ukuleles in Paradise, vol.3) by Herb Ohta, Jr. & Daniel Ho!  -- email us Lyta [mail] at [girlmeetsgirlpodcast] dot {com}, so we can mail you your CD! Featured Songs "Royal Hawaiian Hotel" from Ho'omaka by Steven EspaniolaOpening this episode was "Calroselani Slack"Previous episodes that featured Steven Espaniola's music:#78 Prop 8 (Oct. 27, 2008)#68 Hawaiian Food 101 (July 13, 2008)Steven Espaniola visits SoCal in January 2010â Sat 1/16 - An Evening with Steven Espaniola & Friends - Gardena, CA.  7pm $20â Sun 1/17 - 'Ukulele Workshop @ Island Legends - Torrance, CA. 9:30am $20Closing song"Blue Christmas" from 7 Days of Christmas by MAKENA (that's us :)Stay strong and healthy during the change of season.  We've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries.  Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278.If you enjoy the podcast, please vote for GMG on Podcast Alley, or write a quick comment at GMG's page on iTunes.Thanks for listening and hope you didn't mind two bunny pictures in a row here on the site ;)-- Toast and Siena

Bolster your immune systems - physical and emotionalFeatured Song"Night Surfing" from 2 to 3 Feet (Ukuleles in Paradise, vol.3) by Herb Ohta, Jr. & Daniel HoContinuing ContestPrize: 2 to 3 Feet (Ukuleles in Paradise, vol.3) by Herb Ohta, Jr. & Daniel HoEnter By: commenting on this episode, or in your comments when you vote for GMG on Podcast AlleyLinkslayered gourmet cookie mixes -- $10 each with code OPRAHWe've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries.  Remember, get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278.Here's what we order from iHerb.Raw Daily for WomenFlax Seed OilVitamin B12MagnesiumVitamin D-3Vegetal Silica* make sure you add Vit. C to your supplements.  we purchase ours from various places.If you enjoy the podcast, please vote for GMG on Podcast Alley, or write a quick comment at GMG's page on iTunes.Thanks!

More Things We're Thankful ForContributions from Native American cultures, the First Nations.And, a winning game plan to eat like an intelligent life form throughout your Thanksgiving Day.Featured Song"Laupahoehoe Hula" from 2 to 3 Feet (Ukuleles in Paradise, vol.3) by Herb Ohta, Jr. & Daniel HoCongratulations to a-lo!Winner of the Michael Jackson This Is It lanyardNew ContestPrize: 2 to 3 Feet (Ukuleles in Paradise, vol.3) by Herb Ohta, Jr. & Daniel HoEnter By: commenting on this episode, or in your comments when you vote for GMG on Podcast AlleyLinksEvolution's Rainbow by Joan Roughgarden The Morning Star Foundation works to preserve, perpetuate, and educate others about Indigenous Nations' elders and sacred ceremonybonus links: add'l books on contributions from Native AmericansChanging Ones: Third and Fourth Genders in Native North Americaby Will RoscoeIndian Givers: How the Indians of the Americas Transformed the World by Jack WeatherfordStay strong and healthy during the change of season.  We've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries.  Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278.If you enjoy the podcast, please vote for GMG on Podcast Alley, or write a quick comment at GMG's page on iTunes.Happy Thanksgiving!- Siena and Toastimage courtesy of Mike Licht, NotionsCapital.com

Things We're Thankful ForContributions from these people in history...who happen to have been "LGBT."We pick from this complete list researched and prepared by Mark Pope, Ed.D. of the University of Missouri, St. LouisFeatured Song"Courage of Our Convictions" by Julie Clark is on iTunesthe official song of the National Equality March on Washington (Oct. 10-11, 2009) (video) Continuing ContestPrize: Michael Jackson This Is It lanyardEnter By: commenting on last week's episode about your thoughts or experiences dealing with Michael JacksonStay strong and healthy during the change of season.  We've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries.  Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278.If you enjoy the podcast, please vote for GMG on Podcast Alley, or write a quick comment at GMG's page on iTunes.Happy Thanksgiving Season!- Siena and ToastP.S.  The Morning Star Foundation, which works to protect all Indigenous Nations' elders, and sacred ceremony, is having a fundraiser - Fri. Nov. 21, 2009.

Here's a link to pictures of Siena's Michael Jackson memorabilia collection.New ContestPrize: Michael Jackson This Is It lanyardEnter By: commenting on this episode about your thoughts or experiences dealing with Michael JacksonStay strong and healthy during the change of season.  We've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries.  Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278.If you enjoy the podcast, please vote for GMG on Podcast Alley, or write a quick comment at GMG's page on iTunes.Thanks!- Siena and Toast

Tales of menehune in the night, and encounters with Pele.Selections from...Obake Files - by Glen GrantStay strong and healthy during the change of season.  We've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries.  Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278.If you enjoy the podcast, please vote for GMG on Podcast Alley, or write a quick comment at GMG's page on iTunes.Mahalo once again to GMG listener Myra for her help with this episode.Have a Happy and Safe Halloween :)- Siena and Toastimage courtesy of gjeewaytee

the graves at "obake park"Who is confronted by hauntings and ghosts?A lesbian couple on Oahu, a family of four on summer vacation, and a sampan bus driver, alone on his last run of the night.Selections from...Hawaii's Best Spooky Tales, 5 - by Rick CarrollObake Files - by Glen GrantStay strong and healthy, the better to defend against ghosts with.  We've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries.  Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278. If you enjoy the podcast, please vote for GMG on Podcast Alley, or write a quick comment at GMG's page on iTunes.Mahalo plenty to GMG listener Myra for her help with this episode. Happy Halloweeny :) - Siena and Toastimage courtesy of Randym

We address the biggest myth about vegetarian eating. This ep's picture on www.GirlMeetsGirlPodcast.com: These cowboy bunnies are getting ready for Halloween...we've been waiting for months to post pics of these bunnies up here! Congrats to Bethany, winner of the Center for Inspirational Living canvas tote Links In This Ep Compassionate Cuisine Animal Acres farmed animal sanctuary and compassionate living center The Franken Stand - spooky themed mobile vegan hotdog stand Dr. Andrew Weil addresses the protein myth Eat To Live by Dr. Joel Fuhrman Dawn dishwashing liquid saves wildlife - the TV ad We've ordered from iHerb.com for years because of their consistent quick and accurate deliveries.  Get $5 OFF your first order with iHerb by entering code GIR278. If you enjoy the podcast, please or vote for GMG on Podcast Alley. Thanks!  And make it a great week :) - Siena and Toast