Mom Talk: Q&A With April Hail of Keiki Kaukau
This Hawai‘i-based toy tycoon shares how she finds balance and keeps the stress of mom life in perspective.
Fashion
Mom Talk: Q&A With Manon Salvi of Kalo Collection
Inspired by her own journey with motherhood, this French-born, Hawai‘i-based mama designs stylish breastfeeding-friendly clothing using natural materials.
Carissa Moore’s Cool New Home Décor Collab is All About Aloha
The surfing champ tells us about her collaboration with CocoNene and artist Frankie Frank on a stylin', limited-edition collection for a good cause.
First Look: Pop-Up Mākeke’s New In-Person Holiday Store
Shop food, fashion, home décor, books, keiki finds and more from 150-plus Hawai‘i brands.
Mom Talk: Q&A With Richie Calizar of Love + Monsters
The O‘ahu-based brand Love + Monsters is a labor of, well, love, and while mama Richie Calizar pours her heart and soul into her business, her keiki always come first.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: Dec. 1–7
Take in the Honolulu City Lights, shop an eco-friendly holiday market and listen to Yo-Yo Ma under the stars.
Aloha Friday FYI: Mai Hawai‘i Pop-Up Shop at International Market Place
Five female-founded local brands come together just in time for the holidays. Plus, Via Gelato’s pumpkin desserts and Sustainable Coastlines Hawai‘i’s latest fundraiser.
Sunny Up Your Outfits with Lola Pilar's New Tropical Hats and Totes
Plus, a gorgeous new collection of photo prints from designer-photographer Kristen Reyno.
Aloha Friday FYI: Meet Carissa Moore at Kāhala Mall
Plus, Surf Shack Puzzles releases a new puzzle and Coco Moon Hawai‘i x Zippy’s is the cutest collaboration we’ve seen in a while.
Peek Inside Aloha Kira, Kailua’s New Joy-Filled Boutique
If happy-happy, joy-joy were a store, this would be it.
Mom Talk: Q&A With Mom and Business Owner Emma Wo
We caught up with the founder of Ava + Oliver, a line of modern baby goods for feeding, changing and play time.
Wear One of These Stylish Tees to Your Next University of Hawai‘i Game
Shaiyanne Dar designed her Dolkii T-shirt collection to show her love for her alma mater.
Editor’s Picks: New Keiki Items From Hawai‘i-Based Brands
Sharing some adorable items—including two cute collabs—from Fighting Eel, Salty Littles and more.
Seven Super Cute Summer Finds at SoHa Keiki
Sun season is heeeahhh and the kiddos are ready for some serious splash time! Check out these cool buys at a popular kids shop in Kāhala Mall.
Cool Keepsakes from Beyond Monet Will Impress You
The Beyond Monet merch is not your run-of-the-mill, meh-ish event mementos. Local creatives and designers were excited to be part of this unique immersive experience. Their signature items were fitted with new looks that reflect the…
5 Stylish Aloha Shirts to Get Your Dad This Father’s Day
Although it might be typical to gift this weekday wardrobe staple, these fresh styles are perfect for every dad.
One-Stop Shopping Ease
Back to School Shopping As a kid, the new school year was always marked with fun back-to-school shopping with my parents. It was thrilling to get new school supplies—notebooks, pencils, folders, rulers, glue, etc.—even a brand-new backpack and shiny new…