Meaning of the “Lei” – Here’s one for the Holidays!

In Hawaii, the “lei” is a traditional part of  Hawaii and is given at many events, special occasions, and is a way of showing, respect, love, congratulations,  and is also a way to welcome visitors to the islands.  
Traditionally leis are made out of many different flowers and now many lei makers are using leaves, shells and other plants, beads, and nuts [...]

HAWAII 5-0 on Monday, Sept 20th.

It’s Back!  The first episode to air on Sept 20th on CBS with a new look, new drama, and new actors!   Waiting to hear that popular theme and the actors portray the roles of what was one of the longest running series of police shows. 
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Check your local television listing [...]

More About Asantae Java Organic Coffee

- Certified Organic
- Derived from the highest quality Arabica beans
- Environmental and Farmer Friendly
- Cost competitive
- Delicious!
The roasting process is proprietary and patented ‘Healthy Roast Process (TM)’. 
“Asantae Java not only has more antioxidants than vegetables, fruits and green tea, but importantly, it has more antioxiants that all competitive premium coffee brands!
Email for more information:  wishiwere@themarketplaceshops.com

At Ala Moana Park – have you noticed?

 
Just wondering how many of us who regularly drive past Ala Moana Beach Park ever really take notice of the trees, plants or flowers.  One day while walking through the park and through the distractions, traffic noise, and people bustling about, I noticed this banyan tree that fronts Ala Moana Blvd., that I never really noticed before –  it made me realize that [...]

Asantae Organic Coffee – Great for Coffee Lovers!

Asantae Java, antioxidant coffee – robust and good for you!  Great flavor, I tried the Breakfast Blend and there is no after taste.
Made from premium roasted certified Arabica beans, its’ rich flavor is packed with antioxidents that have some health benefits.  One benefit is that – “it as been shown to prevent the oxidation of [...]

Bath Salts from Hawaii (last in this series about salts)

Bath Salts Hawaii – provides a premium, all natural bath salt made from the finest grade sea salts, natural skin conditioners, vitamins, moisturizers and ‘essential oil’ blends.   These tropical scented bath salts are manufactured in Hawaii.
About Bath Salts Hawaii – “As a young boy,  my grandfather (a conservationist, fisherman and waterman) taught  how to gather sea [...]

A History Lesson about Salt – Part II – Sea Salt in Hawaii

The ancient Polynesians used bathing and soaking in the ocean to cure and ease everyday common calamities.  To this day the ocean is a great rememdy for cleaning and purifying sores, rashes, and other skin ailments.  Salt was also used to cure and preserve their food, and they would put it on their mead and [...]

A History Lesson about “Salt” – Part I

Throughout history salt has been widely used and known by every civilization.  The earliest documented use of salts and methods of its extraction was first published in China around 2700 BCE.
Roman soldiers were partly paid in salt money, salarium argentium, it is said to be from this that we get the word solider – ’sal [...]

May 31, 2010 – Memorial Day at the National Memorial of the Pacific – Punchbowl, Oahu, Hawaii

A visit to Punchbowl on Memorial Day on a sunny day,  brought a sense of awe and inspiration as you see the flags waving with the tradewinds blowing.  It is an unexplainable feeling as you stand and look around and know that with all that is happening in the world today, how [...]

Downtown View from Punchbowl

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