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Instacart will deliver your Hawaii Costco groceries, but is it worth it?
After living in a dense urban area like San Francisco, I get excited when I hear a new delivery service has opened. This week, Instacart began Oahu deliveries. Included in their delivery…
False Heather
False Heather A shrubby dependable evergreen perennial that grows to 2′ tall and 4′ wide, the False Heather bears small, closely set leaves and tiny rose red flowers. It heaviest bloom period…
Traveling Tokyo by Smartphone
US Smartphone Coverage in Japan If you’re currently on either T-mobile or Sprint’s phone plan, you’re in luck. For most plans, both companies offer free text and 2g basic data roaming in…
The Great Mobile Phone Shuffle
For our family, the great phone shuffle began a few weeks ago, just after Apple’s Iphone 7 announcement on September 7. We rarely buy new phones, yet the release of Apple’s newest…
Gas Grill Propane Options for Hawaii Kai
New Grill? Here are your local fuel options Buy a tank empty and fill it at one of these nearby stores City Mill – Hawaii Kai Towne Center Kahala Shell Auto Care…
What is the AVID (college readiness) program?
At the end of his Niu Valley Middle School eighth grade year, my son was given the option of applying for AVID at Kaiser High School. AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual…
Ti Leaf, various colors
Ti Leaf, Green Ti leaf is used for making leis and for wrapping food in for flavor while cooking. These ornamental plants come in a variety of shapes and colors. The ones…
Cholesterol Spinach
Cholesterol Spinach Purchased at Home Depot as “Cholesterol Spinach,” this most closely resembles Ganura Procumbens. It is also known as the wonder plant, anti-cholesterol plant and longevity spinach. It grow rapidly and…