No one has a definite reason as to why this day is the National day of the state, as August 21, 1959, is the date that Hawai’i was officially united with the rest of the 49 states of America. Located in the Pacific Ocean, nearly 2,500 miles from the coast of California (although, the curve of the coastline makes the northern cities like San Francisco closer than it is to southern cities like San Diego), it is the 50th state of the United States- our beloved Hawai’i.  ...

Have you ever wondered how the state of Hawai'i, its residents, and island visitors celebrate holidays?     I know when I was a kid (being naïve), I thought everyone celebrated Christmas the same way: Santa came down the chimney (if you had one), and if not, he mysteriously found a way. Well, since our next national holiday is at the end of this month, it got me wondering how Hawaiians celebrated Memorial Day. Were there misconceptions? Was it lackluster and underappreciated? Or, perhaps, was it just as magical as...

Have you heard of Ho’oponopono?   No, it’s not a tongue twister. Ho’oponopono is the Hawaiian practice of reconciliation and forgiveness. Here at Hawaiian Healing Skin Care, we love everything that Ho’oponopono stands for and try to incorporate it into everything we do — whether than means giving back to our customers, giving back to Hawaiian conservation non-profit organizations (like the Hawaii Wildlife Fund), purchasing from small businesses and local vendors on the islands, or simply making our Hawaiian products with the utmost love and care. We want to share...