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REVIEW: Big Island Juice Co.
Jimmy and I walked into Big Island juice Co. the other day while strolling down Waianuenue Ave. in Hilo Town. We briefly read the menu...
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Jun 3, 20164 min read


5th Annual Big Island Chocolate Festival Gala 2016
This year's event was held at the beautiful Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. This was our first year attending and we were beyond excited. It's...
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May 14, 20164 min read


RECIPE: Homemade Doggie Treats
I found this recipe for homemade Doggie Treats in an All You magazine. Wanting a cute homemade project to give to some serious dog...
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Apr 10, 20162 min read


HOW TO: Painting Daisy Glasses (Custom Order)
My friend called me the other day and asked if I could add some sort of design to these stemless wine glasses she had. Each one already...
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Mar 20, 20161 min read


REVIEW: Hilo Hawaiian Breakfast Buffet
Happy birthday to me! Jimmy is treating us to a Hilo Hawaiian Sunday Brunch Buffet, located on scenic Banyan Drive in Hilo. They are...
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Jan 24, 20162 min read


REVIEW: Big Island Candies' Over-the-Top Holidays!
As you make your way through the front doors of Big Island Candies the first thing to catch your eyes are these over-sized Mercury Glass...
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Dec 22, 20152 min read


HOW TO: Paint Martini Glasses
A couple of years ago I held an arts and craft sale that I dubbed "Holiday Extravaganza". I invited a friend to join me, and we decorated...
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Dec 17, 20153 min read


RECIPE: Caramel Apple Cookie for the Annual Christmas Cookie Swap
My girlfriend has had her annual cookie swap for 8 years now. I have attended almost every single one. In the past it has made me very...
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Dec 13, 20153 min read


Christmas Decor: Under-the-Sea
It's Christmas time and that means perusing our local craft store for holiday decorating ideas. Ben Franklin Crafts in Hilo always has...
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Dec 12, 20152 min read


Pahoa Town Christmas Parade 2015
What a hot day it was in Pahoa town where keiki of all ages lined the main street to get a glimpse of the fun and ecclectic sight. Here...
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Dec 5, 20152 min read


HOW TO: Wreath Making. Volcano National Park Haul
Instead of shopping like a crazed person on Black Friday, a few friends and I decided to continue the tradition of cruising up Saddle...
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Nov 27, 20153 min read


Japanese Culture Day in Hawaii 2015
We were greeted at the door by two of Hilo's "Living Legends" Nancy F. Higa Nakaishi and Hiroshi Shima. These two were so full of life...
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Nov 21, 20152 min read


Festive Fall Decorating 2015
Welcome to our home. We decorated with a scarecrow theme this year. For some reason I have collected many over the years, enough that I...
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Nov 21, 20151 min read


REVIEW: Nani Mau Gardens Brunch
We woke up Sunday morning and decided to try the brunch at Nani Mau Gardens in Hilo. We have enjoyed the venue and gardens it over the...
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Jun 14, 20151 min read


34th Wedding Anniversary
Happy Anniversay, I Love You!!! Orgonite Pyramid with gold flakes and crystals that glows-in-the-dark, from Jimmy! Orgonite is a energy...
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Jun 6, 20151 min read


REVIEW: Get Away to Waikoloa Beach Hotel
I woke up early Saturday morning, fully packed for a weekend of adventure, and hopped in the car for a little "me" time. Was on my way up...
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Mar 31, 20152 min read


Lava Viewing Area Pahoa, Hawaii
Today is the first day that the public has been invited to view the lava flow from a designated area. Earlier visitors were the Pahoa...
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Dec 17, 20141 min read
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