aloha friday scoop

if you are on the hunt for a fresh start in the new year, fishcake is on the lookout for a sales/marketing manager and maui rose needs a january intern.

buy 2, get 1 free at the butik is happy news for last minute holiday shoppers on budget.

p.s. off islands friends can save 15% in the online shop (stocked with fighting eel and wishing bridge jewelry) with secret code butikmas.

• when: now to sat, dec 24th
• where: 1067 kapiolani blvd, suite a-3

family sunday at the academy of arts celebrates the holidays with snow globe making, xmas jingles, and a visit from santa!

p.s. be a food bank elf and bring a few yummies to donate to the canned food drive.

• when: sun, dec 18th - 11a to 5p
• where: 900 south beretania street
• tix: free! (donations welcome)

lily lotus will treat you to a $20 in-store gift card for every $100 of yoga loveliness in your shopping basket.

• when: now to sun, dec 18th
• where: 609 kailua road, kailua

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aloha friday scoop

the sweetest book found me at the library last week moments before my dentist's appointment (oh, the delicious irony!). a delightful read especially if you are a dreamer searching for a sign to follow your heart.

pick a treat at the butik and save between 15-to-25% off your entire purchase!

• when: now to mon, oct 31st
• where: 1067 kapiolani blvd, suite a-3, honolulu

hey crafty! shop goodwill then enter your halloween creation into the glam! & ghouls costume contest and you may win a year of free thrifting.

p.s. pop into goodwill on waialae avenue during the kaimuki kanikapila & learn a few tricks from designer sierra dew & 808 urban (sat, oct 29th - 9a to 3p).

• when: now to sun, oct 30th
• fyi: receipt required to collect your winnings

say hello again to kai boutique and enjoy 15% off your weekend finds.

• when: now to mon, oct 31st
• where: 319 hahani plaza, kailua

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aloha friday scoop

happy earth day! my 'ohana does our best to be kind to lady earth all year round, and i am always delighted when more people join our efforts to keep our planet happy and green. if more home cooking is your eco resolution, whip up a batch of this 'ono fried couscous salad which is the newest dish to earn a spot in my recipe file. anyhoo, lots of chances to save a few dollars this weekend if you are getting an early start scouting for mother's day goodness. enjoy!

shop for springtime pretties at the butik and pick an easter egg at checkout to save up to 40% off your purchase.

• when: now to sat, apr 23rd - 11a to 7p
• where: 1067 kapiolani blvd, suite a-3

hele over to kailua for a one day earth day sale featuring 30% off all mu'umu'u heaven merch.

p.s. faraway friends should check mu'umu'u heaven's facebook throughout the day for a chance to score sale favorites through the magic of the interweb.

• when: today, apr 22nd - 10a to 6p
• where: 767 kailua road, kailua

knock 20% off all design goodness stocked at pacific home.

• when: now to sat, apr 23rd - 10a to 7p
• where: 420 ward avenue

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aloha friday scoop

happy aloha friday! i returned home from our lovely getaway to san diego to find happy family news (times two!) awaiting me on the coconut wire. then a plum gig unexpectedly ended my mister's hiatus a bit earlier than anticipated. so, with his busy season starting n.o.w. i will be back to share all new island goodness starting next week. promise!

attn: old school style lovers! only two days remain for the little treasure hunt better known as mu'umu'u heaven's annual vintage sale.

• when: now to sat, apr 16th - 10a to 6p
• where: 767 kailua road, kailua

happy first birthday to super citizen! bring a little luck when you join the celebration tonight, and you may go home with a lovely prize from jana lam, malie organics, or another fabulous eco surprise! you'll also enjoy 20% off most in-stock merch and 'ono slices by j.j. dolan's.

• when: fri, apr 15th - 6p to 9p
• where: 22 south pauahi street, chinatown

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happy hale*days 2010: budget edition

because in the last minute holiday frenzy, it can be easy to forget that a good gift does not have to make your bank account shudder:

1 - big island peeps will delight in penning notes to friends and 'ohana on sig zane's hilo one greeting cards. ($15/set; shop online or in-store at the hilo boutique)

2 - joie studio's limited edition 2011 exotic calendar is letterpressed with love on bamboo paper. ($20; online only)

3 - spend $15 to gift an organik SMARTdeal and your favorite someone can scoop up $30 worth of eco-friendly style. (purchase online by fri, dec 24th, spend in-store by mar 31st)

4 - charm homesick jetsetters with a vintage hawaiian passport holder made by mu'umu'u heaven. ($12; available at the kailua flagship)