What to Read in January 2022: 5 Ideas to Inspire You in the New Year
This month’s recommendations from our friends at Da Shop: Books + Curiosities provide tips, advice and motivation to start the Year of the Tiger strong.
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HONOLULU Holiday Gift Guide 2021: 5 Great Local Books to Give, Chosen by the Experts
We reached out to our friends at Da Shop: Books + Curiosities to ask for their recommendations of what to give this holiday season.
28 Fun Elf on the Shelf Ideas
Need more ideas for your mischievous elf? From disco parties and “elfies” to zip lining, we round up more than 20 of our favorite elf scenes.
What to Read in October 2021: 5 Hawai‘i Book Picks Recommended by Local Experts
Check out these stories that frighten, thrill and entertain (in a spooky way) just in time for Halloween.
Honolulu Calendar: The Best Events and Things to Do on O‘ahu in October 2021
Either stay in and cozy up with a bowl of noodles and this year’s selection of Halloween entertainment or head out to try dishes prepared by the country’s best chefs. Plus give back at multiple volunteer opportunities.
What to Read in September 2021: 5 Hawai‘i Book Picks Recommended by Local Experts
We reached out to our friends at Da Shop: Books + Curiosities to ask their community of writers and readers for their picks.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: August 25–31, 2021
We’re gonna love you, Hawai‘i, like no one loves you. Come rain or come social distancing at home. Here are some ideas for those of us looking to spend the weekend at home (or roaming around with just your dog).
At Home Fun: Throw a Hurricane Party in Hawai‘i
We don’t need a real power outage for some family fun and a lesson in real-life preparation.
What to Read in August 2021: 5 Hawai‘i Book Picks Recommended by Local Experts
We reached out to our friends at Da Shop: Books + Curiosities to ask their community of writers and readers for their picks: a collection of poetry, short stories and more.
What to Read This June: 5 Hawai‘i Book Picks Recommended by Local Experts
We reached out to our friends at Da Shop: Books + Curiosities to ask their community of writers and readers for their picks of what to read this month.
No Reservations Required: Chef Chai’s Mother’s Day Meal Kits
You don’t need a dine-in table to enjoy the restaurant’s popular, ready-to-heat Wiki Wiki Boxes, but you do need to order ahead.
Hawai‘i Parent Hacks: 22 Cooking Tips and Tricks to Try at Home
Make your life easier with drip-free ice pops, no-mess bacon, perfect-peel eggs and more.
Need to Whip Up a Quick Meal? Try This 5-Ingredient Lemon Pasta
This recipe, submitted by a reader for the Foodland 5 Recipe Contest, is simple, delicious and takes just 20 minutes in the kitchen.
What to Read This April: 5 Hawai‘i Poetry Book Picks Recommended by Local Experts
Happy National Poetry Month! We reached out to our friends at Da Shop: Books + Curiosities to ask their community of writers and readers for their poetry picks.
What to Read This March: 5 Hawai‘i Book Picks Recommended by Local Experts
Happy Read Across America Day! We reached out to our friends at Da Shop to ask their community of writers and readers for their picks.
Homegrown Science: Make Your Own Foam Rainbow
Simple kitchen ingredients create an interactive, colorful bubbling introduction to gas.
Homegrown Science: Make a Pizza Box Solar Oven
Capture the power of the sun to make an afternoon snack or camp-worthy dessert.
What to Read This February: 5 Hawai‘i Book Picks Recommended by Local Experts
We reached out to our friends at Da Shop: Books + Curiosities to ask their community of writers and readers for their picks this month.
2020 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: Pai Honolulu Wins Bronze for Hawai‘i’s Best Tasting Menu
Pai Honolulu’s takeout menu has a few meals that are not so hot. And that’s a very cool thing.
Hawai'i Comfort Food: Baked Potato Soup Recipe
A free recipe I picked up from a supermarket seven years ago is still one of my favorites for chilly weather.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend: January 13–19, 2021
Give back to the community, shop more fukubukuro deals and get rid of things you don’t need to make room for positive vibes in 2021.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend: January 6–12, 2021
The 8 best things to do in Honolulu this week.
What to Read This January: 5 Hawai‘i Book Picks Recommended by Local Experts
We reached out to Da Shop: Books + Curiosities for recommendations: a history of volcanoes, a murder mystery, a collection of contemporary art and more.
Chamber Music Hawai‘i’s Barett Hoover Shares His 5 Picks for Winter
We spoke with Barett Hoover, general manager of Chamber Music Hawai‘i, about what he is reading, watching and doing this month.
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