Maui Gifts: Altruistic Aptitude-The Gift of Charity
I always get asked, What do you give someone who already has everything? The answer’s simple: just find a local Maui charity or campaign that needs funding and make gift donations in their name....
View ArticleMaui Gifts from the Bee Keepers – Handmade Maui Honey
The sweetest gift Maui has to give is a little jar of liquid gold. Read more of this post here
View ArticleCondiment Revolution: Hot handmade Gifts on Maui
Little spicy bottles of flavor sensations will stoke out your foodie friends and keep well under the tree. Read more of this post here
View ArticleMaui Preserved Vanilla Is The New Chocolate
Just when you thought vanilla was boring, Maui Preserved has found a way to make it exotic. Read more of this post here
View Article2013 MauiTime Gift Guide
By Jen Russo and Sarah Gerlach By now, we’re all much too familiar with the horror stories of Christmas shopping. Big Box retailers here and on the Mainland are cramped, frantic places even with the...
View ArticleGift your Maui Movie Buff with Tickets to the Firstlight Film Festival
Christmas season is movie time at the gorgeous Castle Theatre where the FirstLight Film Festival goes off with the Academy screenings. Fill your film critic’s stocking with Fast Passes, a $48...
View ArticleMaui Gifts: Maui’s Bakeries are Better Than Danish Butter Cookies
What’s up with the holiday tins of butter cookies? Yeah, they look festive from the outside but the contents are anything but. Plus, they’re made in India. How about instead giving real baked goods...
View ArticleMaui Preserved Vanilla Is The New Chocolate
Just when you thought vanilla was boring, Maui Preserved has found a way to make it exotic. There’s a lot you can say for a flavor that can go in coffee, dessert or on your rice. The versatility of...
View ArticleCondiment Revolution: Hot handmade Gifts on Maui
Little spicy bottles of flavor sensations will stoke out your foodie friends and keep well under the tree. Maui has lots of great folks making amazing condiment blends. Like Backyard Juice, which is a...
View ArticleMaui Gifts from the Bee Keepers – Handmade Maui Honey
The sweetest gift Maui has to give is a little jar of liquid gold. It’s cool, because you let the bees do all the hard work. Maui has a great selection of honey so buying local is easy! Look for...
View ArticleMaui Gifts That Go The Distance- The Maui Hi-Five Box
Shipping gifts can be sketchy, especially if you’re the one who has to do all the packing. Luckily, the Hi-Five Box is there to make everyone stoked on local Maui products, and there are lots of...
View ArticleMaui Gifts: Bodyboarding Bonus
What to get the bodyboarder in your family is a no-brainer. Maui Boys and top-rated international bodyboarders Jacob Romero and Miles Kauhaahaa have designed boards in their names in the No. 6 body...
View ArticleMaui Gifts: The Queen Bee Royal Scrub and Body Products
The Queen Bee products made on Maui are hand-crafted by an artisanal herbalist and esthetician team with their own bees raised in Kula. The resulting honey-based organic products are both top quality...
View ArticleMaui Gifts: Guilt Free Wrapping Paper by Wrappily
Wrap that gift guilt-free! Recycled, repurposed and recyclable wrapping paper made by the Maui start-up Wrappily will bless your gifts, and Maui’s landfills will thank you. Wrapping paper wastes yards...
View ArticleMaui Gifts: The Klean Kanteen Hydration Handout
Want to one-up the travel mug? Try a Klean Kanteen and change beverage consumption carafes forevermore. This insulated tin features a wide mouth for easy cleaning and keeps your beverages chilly like...
View ArticleMaui Gifts: Handmade Blankets to Pimp Your Dreamland
Nothing could be cozier than a stack of handmade blankets and quilts for a loved one. At Indigo, you’ll find the softest handwoven wools, repurposed silk saris and reclaimed cotton quilts and bed...
View ArticleMaui Gifts: One for the Bookworms
Not everyone wants to read on a Kindle this Christmas. Printed books give just as much comfort and joy. You can find fun titles at Biasa Rose or hard-to-find books for kids at Maui Child. Maui...
View ArticleMaui Gifts: Beautiful Knives for your Blade Runner
Who says beauty can’t be functional? You actually don’t have to be Rambo to appreciate these gorgeous blades by Mark Runyun. This is sexy, hand-forged steel inserted into local hardwoods and...
View ArticleLacy Loungewear-Maui made lingerie and best undergarment fitting for Gifts
Are sexy underthings on her list? Find the handmade goods from Maui’s artisans for the most original gifts in beautiful fabrics. Not so sure on her size? Send her to Perfection, where fitting diva...
View ArticleTech Generation-Maui gadget geeks don’t have to go hungry this christmas
You don’t have to be a tech nerd to find cool gadgets. Just get the add ons and accessories for the screen time-obsessed. The Watershot for iPhone can take your electronics underwater up to 195 feet....
View ArticleGraphics Geek-Give the gift of Maui print goods
Old Hawaii travel posters, sepia-toned photos of old, holiday cards and vintage Hawaiiana images make great gifts for the Hawaii buff. Looking for that special vintage cannabis sativa botanical...
View ArticleRash Guard-Maui water wear gifts that protect
It’s more than a shirt since you can wear it in the water. The double-duty garment also protects you from the sun where normal sunscreen can’t. If you’re a water sports enthusiast, these are a must....
View ArticleMaui Lei Hulu-Gift the ancient art of Feather work
Feather arts is one of the oldest practiced art forms on this island. It’s the ancient practice of very carefully stringing and sewing feathers into bands, leis, capes, standards and garments. In...
View ArticleDeck The Halls – Skateboard solutions for a Maui Christmas
Searching for that perfect deck? Take a ride on the wild side where you’ll find everything you need to put together the perfect skateboard. Hi Tech, 425 Koloa St., Kahului; 808-877-2111; Surfmaui.com...
View ArticleTripod Packs – Socks for the three legged beast
Forget chaotic mornings marred by mismatched socks. These new three-packs of unmatched socks will make symmetry obsolete, and laundry a lot easier. Sailboards Maui, 22 Baldwin Ave., Paia; 808-579-8432...
View ArticleSanta Got A Light? The Vape and other smoky gifts
The big deal this year at all the smoke shops is the advent of the electronic cigarette. The Vape market has grown in leaps and bounds, and now various flavors and fancy vape cigarettes in a rainbow...
View ArticleBlown Away: Makai Glass Art Gifts
Stop by the Makai Glass Creations workshop and get blown away by the mystic performance of hot glass in action. The Maui-inspired sculpture captures big ocean wave curls and tiny pineapple bottle...
View ArticleBeach Bums: Maui Bikini Designers
The bikini (or at least a swimsuit) is an essential part of the wardrobe on Maui. The great news is there are so many styles and selections to choose from that there’s a suit for every shape. CaraMiya...
View ArticleHat Tip: Maui Hats make Great Gifts
Hats are always a great gift for the head providing fashion and function looking good while they protect you from the sun. The embroidered trucker hats by Aquaholic are fun and designed locally. Tara...
View ArticleSelfie Satchel: Portrait Gifts from Maui Custom T-Shirts
When nothing but a self-portrait will do, immortalize it on an unusual medium like a tote bag or tee. Maui Custom T-Shirts can get it done. In fact, they can even print your mug on mugs, too. Maui...
View ArticleLight It Up: Inspired Houseware Gifts on Maui
Housewares inspired by the natural world will delight your most ardent home decorator. Look for shell and driftwood wind chimes, onyx house lamps and cozy decorator pillows. Now that’s decor that...
View ArticleOlfactory Finds: Give the Gift of Maui Scents
The sensation of smell is very strong, and can evoke especially vivid memories and emotions. Go intimate by gifting a vial of delicious vanilla and tropical Bootzie Oil in a charming pink satin bag....
View ArticleWho wears a Suit And Tie on Maui? Buy your Maui boardshorts here
Boardshorts are standard kit on Maui and are pretty much always a good gift. Guys can never have too many! Sailboards Maui, 22 Baldwin Ave., Paia; 808-579-8432 Honolua Surf Co., Island-wide,...
View ArticleWhat the Stork Says: Baby Gifts on Maui
Onesies are all the rage for the diaper-wearing crew, and you don’t need anything else in the tropical weather. My Little Maui has the softest screen prints with cute sayings like “miso cute” found at...
View ArticleBody Shop: Maui’s got great handmade body products
No need to give in to corporate body products when Maui’s busy farmers and crafters are making such beautiful and natural hand and body soaps, lotions and lip products. Ali‘i Kula Lavender Farm, 1100...
View ArticleHawaiian SUP Boards at Second Wind
The Hawaiian flag design by Elua Makani is eye-catching. Look for more sharp stand-up sport boards this Christmas and paddle your way to health and serenity. Second Wind, 111 Hana Hwy., Kahului;...
View ArticleJewels Ariel would be jealous of-Maui Made Jewelry
Need beachy trinkets and gems to adorn the girls in your life? That’s easily done with some of the distinct handmade jewelry that’s scattered around the island. Choose from spectacular selections...
View ArticleLadies Wear – The original gift of Maui Designed Clothing
Get the ladies the latest looks by local designers. Maui Thing is on top of it with their Aloha tees and ingenious tanks and dresses that come in styles perfect for all ages–on Maui and off. Handmade...
View ArticleInspired Art: Give the unique gift of a piece of art
The most unique gift you can offer a friend is a piece of original art. Head to galleries or art fairs for individual, hand-made works that will speak volumes and last a lifetime. Or just contact the...
View ArticleArm Candy-Maui Bracelets and Watches are great gifts
Fashion’s best wrist embellishments come in many forms and wrap up nicely. The African carved recycled PVC from Pearl are uber cool. Field someone’s need for bling at Passion for Fashion where their...
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