Oahu Shelter-in-Place begins March 23, 2020 at 4:30 HST As of March 23 4:30 HST through April 30, 2020 the Island of Oahu is under Shelter-in-Place orders from Mayor of the City…
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For Omiyage – $8 Flat-Rate Shipping Envelopes
Now that my kid is in college, we ship more things to the mainland than ever before. I’ll let you in on a little-known bargain: $8 flat rate Priority Mail padded envelopes….
Mamaki
Endemic Hawaii plant that is used to make herbal tea. Plant likes moist soil and partial sun. Hearty, grows from slip.
Tutors in Hawaii: Luckiest if you’re a public school student
As the school year starts up in full swing, I’m posting a reminder of the FREE math, science and writing tutors available to public school students. For math and science, tutors are…
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…