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Kait Hanson

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  • Writer and Photographer, Freelance
  • None, MSN, TODAY
Hawaii
As seen in: CNN Travel, MSN, MSN Canada, MSN Singapore, Yahoo Entertainment, Yahoo Life, BBC Travel, Business Insider, HuffPost, MSN UK and
Covers:  Travel, Food, Lifestyle
Award-winning photographer and writer. Formerly @todayshow and @nfl 📝 Lover of #PSU, books + my chocolate Labs.

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Kait Hanson is a Hawaii-based freelance writer and the creative stylist behind CommuniKait, a lifestyle website and brand designed to inspire others to live their best lives. A serial jet-setter and cocktail connoisseur, Hanson has never encountered a beach she didn't want to relax on or a peak she didn't wish to summit. An expert in designing trips with equal parts adventure and tranquility, she dreams of visiting all 195 countries.

In June 2015, her first book, "Sweet Eats & Dog Treats", deb…

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10 Items You Should NEVER Bring on a Safari

10 Items You Should NEVER Bring on a Safari

There are countless packing lists available on the internet to browse must-haves, but not quite as many tips …

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10 Hawaii-based artists who can bring the tropics to you

10 Hawaii-based artists who can bring the tropics to you

A view of Waikiki Beach from above - Photo courtesy of Kait Hanson Anyone who has visited Hawaii will tell yo…

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This Oʻahu Artist Creates Original Artwork Inspired by Traditional Hawaiian Quilts

This Oʻahu Artist Creates Original Artwork Inspired by Traditional Hawaiian Quilts

"Doing new things opens up my eyes and inspires me," says Kristen Reyno, the artist behind Lola Pilar Hawaii'…

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6 Kenya Safari Lodges That Promise Views of Kilimanjaro and Wildlife Encounters

6 Kenya Safari Lodges That Promise Views of Kilimanjaro and Wildlife Encounters

When I began planning my trip to Kenya, I knew I wanted to see one thing - cats. I had dreams of spotting lio…

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9 Beach Bars You Need Right Now | Budget Travel

9 Beach Bars You Need Right Now | Budget Travel

Julie Salesberry/Dreamstime If a cocktail with a view of the ocean sounds like your idea of paradise, these a…

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Has Hell Frozen Over? Kanye West Reveals Plan to Collaborate with Taylor Swift

Has Hell Frozen Over? Kanye West Reveals Plan to Collaborate with Taylor Swift

Have we crossed over into a parallel universe? Kanye West and Taylor Swift are headed into the studio togethe…

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12 Costco Snacks To Stock Up On For Summer Road Trips, Pool Days, And Backyard Cookouts

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By Kait Hanson 
| Southern Living Magazine
Summer is packed with road trips, pool days, backyard barbecues, and plenty of snacking in between. Whether you're looking for protein-packed bites, sweet treats, or family-friendly favorites to keep on hand, Costco's shelves are stocked with options worth adding to your cart. From fruit bars and popcorn to beef sticks and pita chips, these 12 snacks are perfect for keeping hunger at bay all season long.
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12 Costco Snacks To Stock Up On For Summer Road Trips, Pool Days, And Backyard Cookouts

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By Kait Hanson 
| Aol
Summer is packed with road trips, pool days, backyard barbecues, and plenty of snacking in between. Whether you're looking for protein-packed bites, sweet treats, or family-friendly favorites to keep on hand, Costco's shelves are stocked with options worth adding to your cart. From fruit bars and popcorn to beef sticks and pita chips, these 12 snacks are perfect for keeping hunger at bay all season long.
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Why You Should Always Rinse Canned Beans Before Using Them

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By Kait Hanson 
| Yahoo Life
Having canned beans in the pantry is an easy way to always have what you need for recipes like Slow-Cooker Red Beans and Rice or Chili, and, of course, make a great addition to taco night served alone or in salsa. When it comes time to use a can of beans, many wonder: Should you drain them? And more importantly, should you rinse canned beans? As it turns out, whether or not you should rinse canned beans isn't exactly straightforward and depends on how you plan to use them.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

When Ariana Huffington + HuffPost launched the Third Metric in Honolulu

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

I notice more and more spelling errors in a rush to get stories out

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