December 31, 2017
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Can you please share your year-end advice with us? Once again, we end another year. How was 2017 for you? With each passing year, I am brought back to the importance of appreciating each moment and…
December 31, 2017
Today’s typical family home is a buzzing hub of activity where meals are cooked, homework is done and family game nights are contested. In the background of it all: The home appliances that keep home life moving along. Focusing on…
December 31, 2017
I love dogs. When I was little, even though we had our own family pets, my cousin and I would borrow dogs from my neighbors and pretend they were ours, too. We would spend the afternoon taking them for walks,…
December 24, 2017
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Hi, Alice! My clutter is still very much around me. Can you give me some inspiration? Where do I start? The best suggestion I have is to schedule clutter-clearing time in your calendar in the same…
December 24, 2017
The holiday season is about spending quality time with family and friends. Many people will host gatherings and parties during this time of year. Keep stress levels at an all-time low by taking some seamless shortcuts to pull off a…
December 24, 2017
Aire Conditioner Shoppe
The staff at Aire Conditioner Shoppe extended their holiday greetings by saying, “Happy holidays to all our loyal and new customers.” If you’re not keeping cool, now is the best time to get a free estimate for a split ductless…
December 24, 2017
Graham Builders
Charitable giving is an important thread that ties a community together and strengthens individual spirits. In 2016, National Philanthropic Trust reported that Americans gave $389.05 billion and corporations gave $18.55 billion that year. Danny Graham, founder of Graham Builders, has…
December 24, 2017
Growing up, my family always went big for Christmas Eve. My parents would throw a huge family party. We would gather around the fireplace, and the adults would pretend they heard someone on the rooftop. We would hurriedly run outside…
December 17, 2017
With the hectic pace of today’s busy lifestyles, is it really all that surprising that people everywhere are craving new smart technologies? After all, life basically demands that you save time and money wherever you can, and smart technologies utilized…
December 17, 2017
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: I was wondering if you had any ideas on how to use feng shui principles when decorating the home for the holidays? Of course, I do! Just follow these tips to add positive energetic touches to…
December 17, 2017
I first met my husband’s grandfather, Joe, when I was in high school. He lived in a nearby nursing home, and we hit it off immediately. I would often visit him and play games with the residents while chatting and…
December 10, 2017
For many of us, this is the best time of the year to spend with friends, family and lots of food. The weather has turned colder and we’re ready to invite guests over to eat, laugh and make new memories…
December 10, 2017
As much as holidays are about tradition, many have an insatiable drive to outdo the festivities of years past and make this holiday season the most memorable yet. How can you outshine yourself this holiday season? The answer is simple:…
December 10, 2017
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: I have mirrors in my home that make it feel spacious and I love the effect. The problem is that I have been gaining weight and feel unattractive, so now I cringe inwardly when I see…
December 10, 2017
According to the Pew Research Center, 77 percent of Americans own a smartphone, and more than 10 percent of American adults depend on their smartphones for the internet. (They only access the internet through their smartphones and do not have…
December 3, 2017
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: You have mentioned before that our environments reflect our inner state. Can you comment further about this topic? Everything in your environment “speaks” to you, reflecting what is going on inside you and those with whom…
December 3, 2017
FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK
December is a great time for giving with all of the holiday festivities and shopping deals going on. But it’s also the perfect time to consider your goals and finances for the following year. “With the start of the new…
December 3, 2017
I started putting up Christmas decorations long before Thanksgiving. I couldn’t help it. My daughter, Lina, is nearly 14 months old now, and this is the first year she’ll be able to open presents and really experience the lights and…
November 26, 2017
HONOLULU CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES LLC
Honolulu Construction Supplies is building a stellar reputation for offering a wide range of supplies for both home and office remodeling needs coupled with top-notch customer service and some of the lowest prices available. “Since we opened in March, we’ve…
November 26, 2017
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Christmas is in less than four weeks. What do you advise for gift giving? I’m feeling overwhelmed by the obligations that come with the holidays. Gift giving can be stressful, invoking many conflicting values. About 15…