#gifts

Business Monday: A Hilo flower shop brings tropical flair to classic Valentine’s Day florals

The Floral Shop and Cafe are selling Valentine gift baskets, rose bouquets, tropical bouquets and more over the phone and in-person through Valentine’s Day on Friday.

Shop With a Cop in Kona bridges the gap between keiki and police officers for over 30 years

West Hawaiʻi first responders and keiki are able to learn more about each other as they spend the morning on a shopping spree–which has been a local, Christmastime tradition for the community.

Big Island Now poll results: Voters have lots of ideas for last-minute holiday gifts

For those still shopping for gifts to give on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, your time is up!

Big Islanders wake up early to get in on Black Friday deals

While it wasn’t crazy, it was still the most wonderful time of year for droves of holiday shoppers in search of deals at Walmart and Target in Hilo.

How do you show appreciation for Mom on Mother’s Day? Take our 30-second poll #10

According to the National Retail Federation, 84 percent of U.S. adults plan to celebrate Mother’s Day this year. Take Big Island Now’s 30-second poll and let us know how you will show your appreciation for Mom.

Honomu Hot Spot? Mr. Ed’s Bakery, of Course of Course

There isn’t a lot of “bustling” that goes on in the tiny town of Honomu, Hawai‘i (pop. 509).  I’ll bet the residents don’t care, though, because it looks like this. I imagine they’d prefer to keep their view and leave the bustle to other Big Island towns. Honomu is also on the way to Akaka […]

Big Island’s Best: Hula, Coffee & Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yes, folks, the Big Island is home to a lot of wonderful things, ­­­including a huge assortment of interesting chocolate chip cookies.