Makuu Farmers Market: Our Favorite

Almost every Sunday, rain or shine a thousand or more people show up to this Farmers Market.

On the highway right before Pahoa, coming from Keauau, is the Makuu Farmer's Market, a huge Hawaiian Homelands farmers market with all the fixings, and happy people in rainboots as well.

Some of the best local fruits and veggies on the Island, awesome food court area,(Greek, Indian, South American, Mexican Thai and Local food) live music, shady spots for people to sit and more.

Its easy to say that at least 1000 people come to this market on average.

It's real easy to spend all of your money up front, so make sure you walk around a little and save a little money for the booths in the back.

We will be set up there Sunday Jan. 15th, selling handmade gemstone jewelry at awesome prices, ($4-$28) feather earrings, clip on earrings, dreamcatchers, Big Island Flag shirts and incense/sage sticks. Come scout around and look for us, were not sure which booth we will be located at, just look for the Red Yellow and Green flag.

Krystal Radio Designs is Leah's jewelry company that you will be able to find on the internet along with clothing, music and more coming later on this year at bigisland-bigisland.com

Hilo Chinese New Year Festival 2012

10th Annual Hilo Chinese New Year Festival celebrates the Year of the Dragon, roaring into Downtown Hilo with Lion Dancers parading through town beginning at 9 a.m.

The lions open the free Festival at 10 a.m. at Kalakaua Park, which is filled with arts, crafts, Hawaiian and Asian gifts, international food booths, and cultural information. Performances, calligraphy, I-Ching and martial arts demonstrations along with a free food tasting and free kids activities turns the park into a mini-Chinatown for the day and offers something for just about any age.

Join together to experience and celebrate Asia's most important holidays Hilo-style!

Info: www.downtownhilo.com, askalice@downtownhilo.com or call 935-8850.

Mutiara's - Big Island small business Highlights-For the ladies

This month I would like to give a shout out about Mutiara's, a ladies formal wear store in Kealakekua that has fabulous dresses in all sizes (From 00 to 4x) all for under $45.

Her most expensive dress is $45, folks. No kidding. The plus size dresses are incredibly pretty as well, with iridescent fabric to purple tulle/chiffon. I was wanting to wear the plus ones!

She also has beautiful shoes, in all sizes as well. I wear ladies' 12, I also found a size 14 dress sandal when I was there, perfect for those of us with large-sized feet.

Plenty of Pearl Jewelry options as well, and blingy crystal-crusted earrings. She has great options, a wide range of sizes...If you ever need a formal wear dress please make Mutiara's of Kealakekua your next stop. She is relying on word of mouth advertising as well, but I hope to change that. She's been here for about two years, and deserves more recognition. (Her dress selection beats out the Big Marts and Macy's)

She is open from 10-6ish most weekdays and is closed on Sunday. Her store is right next to Orchid Isle cafe on the Makai side Mamalahoa,81-6641 Mamalahoa Hwy (808) 323-3888

Any Lady can pull a formal look together for well under $65 at this store.

Winter Special $69 Big Island Kayak Coupons for the #1 Ranked Company

These Kailua Kona Kayak coupons are easy to use, simply print this page, call in your reservation, and let us know which coupon you are using. That's it. Great Deals on some of the best Big Island Tour and Rental services around!

My Favorite: Shivalik Indian Cuisine Kona

We're still offering coupons to Shivalik's, for this month. Shivalik's is offering $10 Indian-Style plate lunch specials, and $ 1 off all bar drinks-join them for happy hour! Also, they have TWO pool tables and a Dart game there now, as well. This place is perfect for people who want a quiet environment with a bird's eye view of Ali'i Drive. Boost your health and endorphins @ Shivaliks Indian Cuisine Kona!

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