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New Home Store in Town

posted by: Joanne Romero on Fri Jul 23, 2010 at 02:24am HAST Your favorite shop just hit town, and you won't believe how big it is.   More
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Fourth of July Sale

posted by: Joanne Romero on Fri Jul 02, 2010 at 03:48am HAST This Fourth of July is the USA’s 234th birthday. It’s cause for celebration with barbecues, fireworks and, of course, sales.   More
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Affordable Appliances

posted by: Joanne Romero on Fri Jun 25, 2010 at 01:51am HAST So you desperately need a new refrigerator, but money is tight, and you just missed out on the government’s rebate program. Better luck next time? Not with this strategy.  More
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Colorful Gardening Containers

posted by: Joanne Romero on Thu May 27, 2010 at 12:28am HAST If you've driven near Zippy's on Nimitz recently, you might have noticed some pops of color across the street.   More
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Eco-Friendly Home Accessories

posted by: Joanne Romero on Thu May 13, 2010 at 01:31am HAST Eco-friendly accessories that mimic Mother Nature inspired our Green Issue’s RADAR piece. Check out two more favorites that you didn’t see in the magazine.  More
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What to Do

posted by: Joanne Romero on Fri Apr 16, 2010 at 06:11am HAST With Earth Day just around the corner (April 22), I found myself asking, what can I do around the home to help?  More
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Best Practice

posted by: Joanne Romero on Fri Apr 02, 2010 at 03:29am HAST While you're waiting for your next remodeling project to come to fruition, put to practice these three energy-saving habits today.   More
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Turn It Up

posted by: Joanne Romero on Fri Feb 26, 2010 at 06:02am HAST I came across these awesome speakers while researching for HHR’s green issue.   More
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Feel-Good Pillows

posted by: Joanne Romero on Wed Jan 27, 2010 at 01:41am HAST Modern designs and 100% organic cotton? Check. Eco-friendly insert options? Check. Smart fabrication? Check. These great new pillows are something you can feel good about.   More
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The New Year's Diet That Comes With Tax Credits

posted by: Joanne Romero on Wed Dec 30, 2009 at 05:26am HAST Each year, countless New Year’s resolutions are made—and broken. Maybe we’d do better if they came with financial motivation?   More
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Christmas at the White House

posted by: Joanne Romero on Tue Dec 15, 2009 at 02:13am HAST Decorating your home for the holidays? Find out how your décor compares to that of the White House...   More
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Pull up a stool. Get free design.

posted by: Joanne Romero on Mon Nov 30, 2009 at 07:00am HAST Do you have a room that could use a little extra help? Maybe you have a general sense of what you want to do with it, but you could use some professional advice? Here's how to get some, for FREE.   More
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Give the Gift of Lower Electric

posted by: Joanne Romero on Fri Nov 20, 2009 at 04:17am HAST The Blue Line PowerCost Monitor is predicted to be a huge seller this year, and it’s easy to see why. You can literally walk around your house and turn things on and off to see, in real time, how they affect your electric bill.   More
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Easy, Fast, Delicious Salmon Cakes

posted by: Joanne Romero on Fri Nov 06, 2009 at 04:58am HAST I love to eat, and I love to cook. The only problem is, after a long day at work, it’s hard to spend more time cooking in the kitchen. So when my friend Nicole offered up her mother-in-law’s easy (and fast) recipe for salmon cakes, I had to try it.   More
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Reduce, Reuse and Control Pests?

posted by: Joanne Romero on Wed Oct 28, 2009 at 04:52am HAST Did you know you could reduce landfill waste and control pests at the same time? Terminix’s new eco-conscious insulation, R-Plus, does just that.   More
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Blowing Me Away

posted by: Joanne Romero on Thu Oct 15, 2009 at 01:40am HAST If you’re like me, you hate cleaning your standing fan. Lucky for us, Dyson came out with a mind-blowing bladeless fan: the Dyson Air Multiplier.  More
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Counter Offer

posted by: Joanne Romero on Thu Oct 08, 2009 at 11:59pm HAST Green options are popping up everywhere. It’s no wonder that sustainable materials have reached our countertops as well.   More
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Who Doesn't Love a Giveaway?

posted by: Joanne Romero on Wed Sep 30, 2009 at 11:52pm HAST There's something about getting something for free that appeals to me, so when I heard of the latest giveaway at so'mace, I had to share.   More
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Orange You Glad It's Fall?

posted by: Joanne Romero on Fri Sep 25, 2009 at 05:20am HAST Fall has just begun, and although the traditional fall colors can’t always be seen in the foliage here in Hawaii, that doesn’t mean we have to live without them.  More
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Shake, Stir, Shop

posted by: Joanne Romero on Mon Sep 21, 2009 at 05:54am HAST Have you shopped for furniture lately? The latest trend is turning a sale into an all-out event.   More
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Mahalo for removing your shoes

posted by: Joanne Romero on Thu Sep 10, 2009 at 05:03am HAST Picture this: your friends arrive at your house for a get-together. Without thinking, they remove their shoes and add them to the large pile that’s already convened at the front door.
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Remodeling your kitchen? Score big deals.

posted by: Joanne Romero on Fri Sep 04, 2009 at 05:52am HAST Here’s a buying tip: if you’re remodeling your kitchen, check to see if showroom display models are for sale. Usually, if they are, they’re offered at a highly discounted rate. They’re sold as-is, and you’re getting an incredible deal. Check these out that I found on sale at Archipelago Hawaii.  More
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Crabby in a Good Way

posted by: Joanne Romero on Sun Aug 16, 2009 at 11:42pm HAST Aloha and welcome to My Pad! Here, I'll show you my favorite trends, products and tips on anything and everything having to do with the home, and I would love to hear your feedback as well.   More
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