1. Aloha Nui Skin Care, Hanalei Co. Every ingredient in this unique collection is made with Hawaiian-grown ingredients straight from the ‘āina (land). Ingredients like kukui (candlenut) oil are amazing for moisture retention and the Kona Peptide Hawaiian Eye Cream contains coffee to perk up tired holiday eyes. The entire Aloha Nui Skincare Collection from Hanalei Co. brings an island spa to your home. hanaleicompany.com […]
Missing Hawaiʻi? Relive your Hawaiʻi vacation memories—or just indulge in our special Island flavors—with this new curated gift box, a collaboration between HAWAIʻI Magazine and Mana Up Hawaiʻi, a Honolulu-based accelerator for consumer packaged goods with an e-commerce store that sells high-quality Hawaiʻi-based goods. Read More: Shop With Aloha: Mana Up Hawaiʻi The exclusive HAWAIʻI
You wouldn’t expect a slippah store to be a place for learning strategy, but in Kaua‘i’s Kapa‘a town, that’s exactly what Sole Mates turned out to be when I arrived on a weekday afternoon. In between walls lined with various kinds of rubber slippers, sandals and Hydro Flasks sits a wooden table with a burlap
When I first met Simply Sisters’ owner and designer, Regina “Lola” Miller in 2014 at the Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo, we instantly bonded over our shared love of hula, the festival and supporting Hawaiʻi’s thriving creative community. It was Merrie Monarch, after all, and I was making the craft fair rounds for all my Hawaiian
There aren’t many honey companies in the U.S. making mead from its own honey. And there are only two Hawaiʻi meaderies. That makes Mānoa Honey & Mead in Wahiawā on Oʻahu, which started off as a honey business and now makes mead, very unique. Yuki Uzuhashi, a beekeeper from Japan, took over Mānoa Honey in
Initially proposed by Hawaiʻi Sen. Mike Gabbard, Senate Bill 2571 prohibits the sale of sunscreens that contain oxybenzone and octinoxate, two chemicals that have been scientifically proven to induce coral bleaching, harm and even kill young coral larvae—and it has gone into effect this year. So what does that mean for visitors and locals? Can
Eric Dill had in mind a specific kind of whiskey that would work in the Islands. His criteria? It had to taste right while sitting on Kailua Beach or on the sandbar in Kāneʻohe Bay or on a humid evening on your lānai (balcony). “It had to be light, approachable, made for the Hawaiʻi environment,”
For many visitors to Hawaiʻi, a pearl necklace, bracelet or pair of earrings from Maui Divers Jewelry is a must-have. Although what some might not realize is that Maui Divers Jewelry prides itself on being local. From production to inspiration, each piece cherishes unique experiences and memories of both locals and visitors. Each piece is
Like its island siblings, Maui is home to an eclectic crew of farmers, growers, goat-raisers, beekeepers and wine tasters. Thanks to the islands and their tropical climes, so much can grow here in Hawaiʻi, and produce flows from every town, farm and valley. So if you’re looking for made-in-Maui products, the real challenge is sifting through all
Mother’s Day and graduation is coming up, and we know a way to make the occasion extra special. Unique to the Islands and more than a century old, the tradition of Hawaiian heirloom jewelry celebrates love, joy and life’s most memorable moments with the gift of keepsake pieces that are built to last forever and meant to be passed down through generations. Each piece stands out with personalized lettering and ornate Island-inspired designs, all engraved by hand. Whether
It’s no puzzle why people have been stocking up on jigsaws during COVID-19. The home hobby is a great way for ‘ohana to silence the outside noise (and electronics) and engage in something together. The problem, last year, was that puzzles were selling out. At one point, one Target in Honolulu only had two designs
Staying inside all day can leave you feeling a bit restless. While you’ve considered taking up a hobby, starting a new home project or giving back to the community, why not do all three? By shopping online for Hawaiʻi-made artwork, you are not only supporting a local business, you are also improving the look of
