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THROUGH GIFTING AN EXPERIENCE
Climb Works Keana Farms — Zipline Tour For adventure lovers, this zipline tour is one for the books. It’s located on the
Many of us think about purchasing a gift. We imagine heading to the
store, picking up something off the shelf, and boxing it up in the most festive
Andy McCasland, Sachi, Jason, Jonah and Julia Mitchell at Climb Works on North Shore, Oahu.
North Shore, and they have one of the longest ziplines in Hawaii. My family and I have done this, and it is absolutely incredible — the kids always ask to go back.
holiday wrapping paper we can find.
It may be something the recipient always wanted or
Their website ClimbWorks.com has all the information you need.
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needed, but most physical gifts are a one-time moment. While there are
the monthly hale
Nothing beats supporting Hawaii’s local organizations and showing how much you care. The holidays are about sharing, caring, and spreading joy, not just for
undoubtedly meaningful presents, gift experiences can be much more special because they let you create memories and have multiple layers of excitement built in. I’ve always loved the idea of gifting an experience, so here are our top seven experiences you can give for this holiday season!
your family, but others as well. Volunteering and donating can brighten people’s holiday season and transform the world into a happier place. Veranda Restaurant at Moana Surfrider This is the perfect gift for an afternoon tea with your closest friends. It offers a seamless blend of Victorian elegance and contemporary comfort as well as the classic Moana teas that you can pair with their savory and sweet selections.
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For more information, check out VerandaWaikiki.com .
Hi Honey Farm This beekeeping farm is located
Clay Cafe For people who have always wanted to try pottery, this is the place to be. Teachers from around the island will come and show you how to make your own pottery. You can paint and design your work. Plus, it’s great for beginners.
in Waialua, and you get to suit up in beekeeping gear and tour the entire farm. You walk a short distance through the banana trees to the beehives and see them all in action! The guides will try and point out the queen in a hive, show you a bee birth, and you can even hold a frame of raw honeycomb.
Give the cafe a call at (808) 589-1808 and make a reservation.
Blue Note Jazz Located inside the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, Blue Note Hawaii features a year-round lineup of musical entertainment — from local talent to international sensations. Gift tickets to see live music and make memories that you’ll cherish forever.
Check out HiHoneyFarm.com to book a tour.
Bubbly and Bleu Make your way to Honolulu and gift a class as a present. In this class, you will learn about the different cheeses and how to arrange a charcuterie board. This is the perfect gift for friends, loved ones, or even coworkers.
Buy your tickets at BlueNoteJazz.com/Hawai i.
The experience and quality time with friends and family is a wonderful gift, and nothing is more valuable than the time and memories you make with them. -Sachi Mitchell
Book a class at BubblyAndBleu.com .
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For many Americans, New Year’s Eve is celebrated by watching “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” and watching the ball in Times Square drop as the clock approaches midnight. Have you ever wondered why we celebrate the coming of the new year in this fashion? It’s a deep-rooted tradition in human history. The first New Year’s Eve celebration can be traced to the ancient Babylonians 4,000 years ago. This would have been well before our current calendar was established, so their festivities did not take place in January. Instead, they celebrated in March during the first new moon following the vernal equinox. They held a massive religious festival called Akitu consisting of various rituals over 11 days. During this time, they crowned a new king or renewed their current ruler’s divine mandate. THE TRUTH BEHIND NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATIONS NEW YEAR’S DAY USED TO BE IN MARCH?
Ashley and Barry Otwell on the day they
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got the keys to their new home!
“Sachi and her team were the best realtor
experience we have ever had! She got in touch with us
just to check in and let us know she had no news, so we never had to worry about not being able to get her and the team to respond back to us. They answered our millions of questions and alleviated any concerns we had — especially with the difficult home-buying process in Hawaii. I didn’t think they would be able to make it happen, but Sachi found us a home with all of our requirements, and we love it. She and Jason gave us estimates on pricing and talked us through strategies for each house we made an offer on. Sachi even went and did Facetime tours of places before we were on the island. They were so good, we actually won two offers and were able to pick which house we
New Year’s Day wouldn’t be celebrated in January until Julius Caesar created his own calendar in 46 B.C. As January was named after the Roman god of beginnings, Janus, it only made sense that the new year began on the first day of January. The Romans celebrated the occasion by exchanging gifts, decorating their homes with laurel branches, and attending parties. The most time-honored New Year’s tradition in America is the New York City ball drop. The first ball was constructed using wood and iron. It was decorated with 100 25-watt light bulbs and weighed only 700 pounds. In comparison, the current ball has 2,688 Waterford Crystal triangles illuminated by 32,256 LEDs. It weighs nearly six tons and has become a permanent fixture in Times Square. Although most countries celebrate New Year’s Day at the beginning of January, quite a few countries use a different date. China’s New Year follows the lunar calendar and can fall anywhere between Jan. 21 and Feb. 21. India celebrates the beginning of the new year in April, as does Sri Lanka.
HOME ALONE — IS YO
Consider These Details First Deciding if your child is ready to stay home alone is an important milestone every parent will face. It’s natural for a parent to worry when leaving their kids unsupervised. Although this concern will never fade away completely, you can prepare yourself and your children for this day with some planning. Child’s Age : Do you believe your child is mature enough to stay home alone? Will they be able to care for themselves and their younger siblings? Can they respond to an emergency? There isn’t a set age when children are ready to be home by themselves. It depends on your judgment and whether you’ve seen signs your child is prepared for that responsibility. • How Long You’ll Be Gone: Will you be out of the house for a Important things you should consider: •
While New York City’s countdown ball gets most of the attention in America during New Year’s Eve, plenty of other cities
couple of hours or all day? For the first time leaving your child alone, you only want to be gone for a few hours. This will help you see if they are ready to take on this responsibility and how they feel about being alone. • Safety Awareness: Would your child remember and follow the safety rules? Can they make good judgment calls on their own? Do they have common sense? Establish clear ground rules to keep them safe and trust they will follow those rules.
have special celebrations honoring the occasion. Some even have their
own ball drop! Find a way to celebrate the festivities and enjoy yourself on New Year’s Eve. It only comes once a year!
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HAWAIIAN HAM AND CHEESE SLIDERS
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wanted more. We have already decided the next time we are ready to move, this is the team we’ll go with 100,000%. These guys are the first realtors who actually have cared about finding us something that works for us and treating us like friends, not just customers who can make them a profit. If you don’t want to regret your home purchase and want to make your life easier, I would recommend that you contact Sachi and her team. You will not regret it!”
INGREDIENTS • ½ cup butter • 1 onion, minced
• 3 tbsp Dijon mustard • 1 tbsp poppy seeds • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce • 1 12-count package Hawaiian sweet rolls • 1 lb sliced deli ham • 8 slices Swiss cheese DIRECTIONS 1. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and preheat the oven to 350 F. 2. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter, then stir in onion for 5–10 minutes until softened. Add mustard, poppy seeds, and Worcestershire sauce before cooking and stirring for 5 minutes. 3. Arrange the roll bottoms in the prepared baking dish. Spoon 2/3 of the onion mixture over the top. Add ham and cheese to each roll. Place the roll tops over the cheese layer, then brush the remaining onion mixture over the top. Now, cover the dish with aluminum foil. 4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and bake until the roll tops are lightly browned, 5–10 minutes. 5. Serve and enjoy!
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OUR CHILD READY?
So, you’ve asked your child if they feel comfortable being home alone, and they say yes. Here’s what you can do to prepare your child for this new experience and responsibility. • Leave Emergency Contacts: Write down your and your spouse’s cell and work numbers in case your child needs to contact either of you. You can also list out other relatives they can contact if needed. Keep this list in a place where it’s easily accessible such as the refrigerator. • Plan for “What if” Scenarios: Inform your child about what to do if there is a fire, storm, medical issue, or a stranger comes to the door. Make sure they understand the solutions and can follow them without question. Also, leave an emergency first-aid kit with them.
TAKE A BREAK
CELEBRATION DECORATION FAMILY GATHERING GINGERBREAD
Don’t worry; their experience won’t be like Kevin McCallister’s in the famous Christmas comedy “Home Alone.” By communicating with your adolescent and preparing properly, they are one step closer to fulfilling new responsibilities and taking the first step into adulthood.
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Your Gift-Giving Guide for This Holiday Season
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4 Why You Need to Clean Your Smoke Detector
YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT! KEEP YOUR SMOKE DETECTOR CLEAN
Cleaning your smoke detector is important. Your house is filled with pollutants, even if you clean it regularly. Things like dust, pollen, pet dander, cooking vapors, and smoke linger in your house even if you can’t see them. These tiny fibers and particles love to find small spaces to settle into, like your smoke alarm. As these tiny particles build up, they cover the smoke-sniffing sensors in the detector and insulate it from the outside. This is a problem when a fire breaks out because it will take longer for the smoke to make its way to that sensor through the gunk. The more time the smoke takes to filter through the buildup, the longer your family is in danger. There are two critical parts to cleaning your smoke detector; each is equally vital to keeping your family safe.
We all know a smoke detector protects us from a fire in our home. They stay on constant alert, sniffing out any sign of smoke. But are you maintaining yours properly? Many homeowners only touch their smoke alarms when they chirp for new batteries, ignoring them every other day of the year. You should be cleaning (yes, cleaning , not just pressing that button!) every six months. Cleaning your smoke detector is essential to your safety. Here’s a step-by-step guide on doing it correctly.
and use the soft brush attachment of your vacuum to gently dislodge and remove the pollutants inside the device. If you don’t have a brush attachment, use any soft cleaning brush to break up that gunk before vacuuming it away. Wipe the outside vents . In a bowl, mix a bit of water and mild detergent (we recommend Dawn dish soap or equivalent) and saturate a paper towel or microfiber cloth in the mixture. Use this to wipe the outside of your smoke detector, particularly the vent openings. These will likely become clogged with dust and dander, so focus your scrubbing efforts there to ensure air can pass through. We want you to always be safe in the case of an emergency. Add these two steps to your cleaning routine to protect your home and family from fire.
Vacuum the inside of the unit. Take the outer face of your smoke detector off,
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