HAWAIIAN JEWELRY Hawaiian jewelry is a popular type of gold or silver detailed with intricate designs and some with personalized lettering. It originated in 1887 when Queen Kapiolani and Princess Liliuokalani attended Queen Victoria’s Jubilee in England. At the Jubilee, they were presented with solid gold bracelets with their names engraved in Old English lettering filled with black enamel. The Queen and Princess loved their gift so much that they...

Father's Day in Hawaii Father’s Day is right around the corner and you might be wondering what to do. If you live in Hawaii or are visiting during Father’s Day I can tell you there are many activities that you can enjoy with your dad. Spend the day on a hike with your dad. There are many leisurely trails such as Iao Park in Maui, or more difficult hikes such as climbing up to...

Summer is right around the corner and if you are like me you have no clue where you put your bikini’s away last fall. Time to dig them out or better yet get some of the latest hottest styles for summer 2013! The first style is a tropical bikini. A tropical flower design in a cute peach color set on a black fabric gives this bikini an A+. The colors go together...

I love making cake pops because they are so easy, look good, and taste so yummy! It's an easy dessert to make for any holiday or party. Since today is the 4th I decided to make some patriotic pops with my daughter. Follow the simple recipe below and decorate as you want. Ingredients 1 box cake mix (any flavor) 1 container (12 oz) Whipped frosting (any flavor) 1 bag (14...

That’s right, we are now mobile! With our new mobile-friendly Internet version of www.shakatime.com, you will be able to search all of our products quickly and easily from your smartphone or tablet. Click on the categories then shop all of the latest Men’s, Women’s, and Children’s Hawaiian fashions. Pages load quickly and every section is neatly organized into a category making it easy to find everything you need with a few clicks....

Hawaiian Airlines offers numerous flights to the Hawaiian Islands and a little bit of Aloha on every flight. Check out their HANA HOU magazine while on board the flight for coupons, tips, and helpful information for your trip. You can find us in their latest issue!  When planning your trip to Hawaii be sure to do a little bit of research. Read reviews from previous travelers and blogs from locals...

Have you ever tried a delicious Blue Hawaiian Cocktail? This yummy drink has tropical flavors and looks pretty too. Ingredients: 1 fluid ounce of light rum 1 fluid ounce of blue Curacao liqueur 2 fluid ounces pineapple juice 1 fluid ounce cream of coconut 1 cup crushed ice 1 pineapple slice 1 maraschino cherry. Directions: Combine rum, blue Curacao, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and 1 cup crushed ice in...

Planning your first trip to Hawaii shouldn't be overwhelming. With proper planning and research, you should have no problems mapping out exactly what you hope to see and do on your visit. Hawaii has six beautiful islands to choose from each with its uniqueness and attractions. If you are lucky enough to visit all of the islands you will find a list of things to do on our blog and...