Christmas may be a challenging time for people financially.  It is the season for giving and while we are so used to buying for ourselves the other eleven months of the year, the added expense of purchasing gifts for friends and family all at one time can be taxing.  One way to manage the finances ...

Dreaming of a White Christmas?  Well, since Hawaii does not get much snow albeit flurries atop Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, the Christmas spirit is often felt around town via breathtaking Christmas trees and holiday decor.  These are some of the top holiday decorations on Oahu that will most likely get ...

Black Friday is when most businesses offer the hottest deals of the year.  Whether you decide to do your Christmas shopping or find yourself a nice present is really up to you.  There are just too many specials out there that you have to prioritize how you budget your time and money, so this ...

Fast food often has a negative connotation because we are so accustomed to food prepared quickly and easily being associated with meals high in fat or carbohydrates.  However, with popular chains offering salads and other healthier options, there are more choices to be made for families who do not ...

Who doesn’t love a great happy hour?  It’s after work (at least for most), there are some great food and beverage deals that stretch your dollar farther, and you usually spend the time with the people whose company you enjoy.  Sometimes it’s the food that dictates where to go, but most of the time, ...

October was full of treats, and so here is the second half of the new openings on Oahu.  From snacks and sweets to cafes, these casual spots are sure to add more temptations to your post-meal activities.     8) Little Sweet There is always room for dessert, and in Honolulu, there is ...

October just came and went and with the protracted Halloween weekend, it started to feel as though October would last much longer.  Instead, it disappeared in a blink but left behind a plethora of new eateries worth experiencing.  Here is the first part of that long list.     New ...

Ham and cheese.  Egg salad.  Peanut butter & jelly.  White bread schmeared with mayonnaise and layered with slices of bologna is quick and easy, so most kids are often exposed to humble sandwiches growing up.  However, as people move into adulthood, the world expands to BLTs, Italian subs, ...

What originated as an ancient Celtic tradition involving lighting bonfires and wearing costumes to ward off ghosts–something that were incorporated to some degree into All Saints Day which was designated by Pope Gregory III on November 1–the festival of Samhain eventually became better known as All ...

Hawaii and Texas share a very special relationship dating back to World War II.    Today, the relationship is perpetuated through food, via a sweeping popularity of Texas-style barbecue outfits in Honolulu.  Hawaii locals, raised on more Kansas City-style barbecues with meats slathered in sauce, ...

The concept of having a separate stomach for dessert may be rooted in the chemicals that cause the human brain to produce feelings of pleasure when something is consumed.  So when a dessert is introduced after a series of savory bites, of which each consecutive bite generates diminishing returns in ...

Even for locals, taking a drive around the island of Oahu can be a fun day of discovery.  And in the spirit of the three-day weekend coming up, why not spend a day changing the scenery touring the island?   Diamond Head is a crater that most stroll around, but taking a hike to the summit is ...