Your name isn’t Mister Sun Cho Lee, but it is May, which means you’re about to get plenty…lychee. When you get plenty lychee, why not give to me?

From May through September (give or take) share the fruits of the season with your friends, and we’re not talking just dropping bags off at the door. Make a batch of these divine lychee martinis—the best we’ve tasted—because now the recipe is yours, (unless you’re under 21—then we no give to you).

The All Lychee Martini
Serves One

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No more boring stuffed animals or fad-toy-of-the-year for the kids on your list. Try these four ideas for something a little more special.

For the Clothes Horse…
Whether your keiki is a shy ‘opihi, a rambunctious pele kane, or your dearest pu‘uwai, Big Island clothier Keiki Kruisers has Hawai‘i-inspired, bright-colored animal onesies, rompers and tees to make them stand out, even as they roam free. Online at http://www.keikikruisers.com/

For the... Read more »

Need a reason to donate? Try three:

▪ You’re place is so cluttered it looks like a landfill.

▪ You peeked, and there’s no room to put your new Christmas gifts.

▪ Green is the new black, but giving the right thing to those who need it, instead of dumping in the rubbish or at Goodwill, is priceless.

What: Your retired Moto
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It’s Valentines Day.

Are you:

1. a. Bursting with anticipation for the romantic evening you’ve spent weeks planning?
2. b. Having a panic attack because you put off doing anything until today?
3. c. Moping because you have no plans at all?

Before you answer, click through the Lei Chic archives for a cheat sheet of extra useful hints.

Answer A
The whole night is scheduled to the minute and you’ve covered details down to the candles. Make sure you’ve prepared for everything to go... Read more »

Planning your dream wedding? Making it perfect can become a nightmare of details. For your altar ego, a few tips:

Planning
Make your plans for the big day with un-bridaled creativity. Start by hitting up this weekend’s Wedding Expo at the Hawaii Convention Center , where hundreds of local vendors are all in one place. You can get an up-close look at samples of countless invitations, cakes, dresses, and photos.

For more ideas, head to the Wedding Café at Manoa... Read more »

10 ways to green-up your life on Earth Day (and every day) – the day we remember we’re not the only ones living on an island – our planet is one, too.

1 – Bottled Water Be Gone
700 years. That’s a plastic water bottle’s landfill life. Add the energy used to ship it to our islands – home to some of the world’s best tasting, cleanest, non-fluoridated tap water – and it’s a no-brainer to switch to Sigg Reusable Water bottles, made from sturdy aluminum with a non-leaching plastic liner (unlike No. 7 Nalgenes), in 144... Read more »