Free and Fun Things to do in Hawaii for $100 or less!

Do you plan on visiting Hawaii soon and are looking for ideas of fun things to see and do?

Well look no further. As your guide to Hawaii I will point out some of the highlights of our Hawaiian Islands.
This includes Maui, Kauai, Hawaii, Oahu, Lanai and Molokai.

Written by Travel Expert Marie Glodt Travel to Maui

As a Hawaii Destination Specialist and a resident of Maui I hear all the time “Hawaii is so expensive!” This may be true when comparing the islands of Hawaii to smaller towns in the United States. But when you compare Hawaii to other world class resort areas we are actually a great bargain!


Fun things to do for free in Hawaii:
1. Snorkel off the coastline of any of the Hawaiian islands
2. Learn all about the Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor.
3. Stop by the Koloa rum factory on the island of Kauai and have a free sample of rum (must be 21+).
4. See an active volcano on the big island and watch the lava flow into the ocean
5. Visit the winery on the island of Maui and try pineapple wine (must be 21+).
6. Take a day trip to Hana and see all the beautiful waterfalls that Maui has to offer
7. Watch the water gush out of the blow hole on Kauai’s south side of the island
8. Hike a dormant volcano at the Waimea Canyon on Kauai
9. Akaka Falls on the big island of Hawaii is a quick 10 minute walk to 2 of the prettiest waterfalls on the island.
10. Check out the monster waves at Haleiwa on the north shore of Oahu!




Here is list of fun things to see and do in Hawaii for $100 or less!
1. The Maui Ocean Center has a great shark tank that surrounds you from top to bottom, jelly fish in a tank with a black light shining on it, and so much more!
2. Hike down and back up the Kalaupapa Trail (3.2 miles each way) on the island of Molokai
3. Visit our only official state residence of royalty in the U.S at Iolani Palace’s on Oahu.
4. Attend a luau. This is a great show, with drinks and dinner and available on all islands.
5. Go to a concert and see your favorite performers up close in our smaller venues and stadiums
6. The Shangri-La Museum is Doris Duke’s residence on Oahu and a fine arts museum!
7. Sail on a romantic dinner cruise at sunset!
8. Whale watch and check out the Humpback whales that call Hawaii their home from December-April.
9. Take a surfing or hula lesson and impress your friends when you get home!
10. Polynesian Cultural Center is located on the island of Oahu and it is great way to learn about the culture of Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand and Samoa.




For more information about Hawaii please check out our frequent asked questions page (FAQ) http://www.traveltomaui.net/php/travel-faq.php or Hawaii vacation page http://www.traveltomaui.net/php/hawaii-travel.php


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What's For Dinner??

Sometimes the dreaded question of my day is what's for dinner, or what do you want for dinner? Finding something different can be a pain sometimes. I love cookbooks, but I have found that I end up only liking a few recipes in each of them and they take up so much space.

I have a solution!

Buy a recipe sleeve book that you could put my favorite recipes in. Write down the recipes from the recipe books you love, and donate the book to the local library to sell. This will eliminate some clutter in your kitchen (and leave more space for Tupperware of course!) There are a lot of great recipe sites online too that you get recipes from as well. http://www.allrecipes.com/, http://www.tastefullysimple.com/ and http://www.foodnetwork.com/ are a few of my favorites. I find recipes I like and then write them down in my own recipe book and that way I have my favorite at my finger tips without the clutter. Some sites let you create a virtual recipe box too.

A great way to get started with collecting family recipes is at your bridal showers. Have an index card included in the invites to bring their favorite recipe to share with the bride. You'll get your recipe book off to a good start!

Here's Tupperware Burp Bowl Bread recipe:


INGREDIENTS

3 1/2 c. warm water
3 pkgs. of yeast
6 Tablespoons sugar
6 Tablespoons melted butter
4 teaspoons salt
2 eggs, beaten
10 cups flour
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DIRECTIONS

TIP: If you don't have a Tupperware bowl, you can use a regular bowl and cover it with a dish towel. Let the dough rise for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

1. Using your Tupperware ThatsA bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Add the sugar and melted butter. Stir in salt and beaten eggs. Add the 10 cups of flour last.

2. Stir until thoroughly mixed (the dough will be sticky). Snap on the bowl's cover and put in warm place until the seal pops on the lid.

3. Turn out onto a floured surface. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and put into greased loaf pans. Cover pans with a damp dish towel and let rise for 30 minutes.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until done. Cool on racks.



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9 Types of Wedding Veils

In this series for wedding accessories, I will be outlining 9 different types of wedding veils for the wedding dress, which will be the blusher, elbow, fingertip, waltz, chapel, cathedral, mantilla, double tier, and the pouf. The wedding veil is important because brides will want to keep their wedding veil consistent with the type of wedding dress that is selected for their wedding day.

I have previously written about 6 Different Types of Wedding Trains, 11 important wedding dress features for sleeves, choosing the perfect wedding dress for your body type, and 9 Types of Necklines for Wedding Dresses and this falls into the same category. There are many types of veils available, so select one that compliements your wedding dress.

The Blusher
The blusher veil is a single layered wedding veil, it can be worn separately or an additional veil could be attached.

The Elbow
The elbow veil connects to the headpiece and extends to the elbow. It is used at casual wedding ceremonies.

The Fingertip:
The fingertip veil extends to the fingertips and it is commonly used with most style of wedding dresses.

The Waltz:
The waltz veil attaches to the headpiece and extends to the floor or the bottom of the wedding dress.

The Chapel:
The chapel veil is similar to the waltz veil and it flows over the train of the wedding dress. The extension of this veil is approximately 2 ½ yards from the headpiece.

The Cathedral:
The cathedral veil is a formal veil, which is similar to the waltz, and chapel wedding veils. The extension of this veil is approximately 3 ½ yards from the headpiece.

The Mantilla:
The mantilla veil is a Spanish inspired wedding veil made of lace and it is attached to the headpiece.

The Double Tier:
The double tier veil is a two layered veil and it can be used to compliment any veil on our list.

The Pouf:
The poufy veil is material that is connected to the headpiece to create a pouf or volume to the headpiece. This is perfect for the dramatic look for your wedding.

Please be sure to look for our next blog on the Budget Minded Bride Blog when we discuss wedding headpieces. For more wedding tips, wedding ideas, and wedding advice, please follow us at http://www.thebudget-mindedbrideblog.blogspot.com/. To purchase items for your wedding such as candles, wedding dance floor decals and wedding aisle runners, please visit http://www.wicksncandlesticks.com.

Photo Credits: Davids Bridal

6 Different Types of Wedding Trains

In this series for wedding dresses, I will be outlining 6 different types of trains for the wedding dress, which will be the brush, court, chapel, cathedral, royal, and watteau. The wedding train usually measures from the length of the waist to the hem, which is located in the back of the grown.

I have previously written about 11 important wedding dress features for sleeves, choosing the perfect wedding dress for your body type, and 9 Types of Necklines for Wedding Dresses and this falls into the same category. There are many types of trains available, so you can select what train length is best for your type of dress and what is comfortable for you.

When selecting a Bridal Shoppe in your area, schedule appointments with seasoned professionals who will provide you honest feedback regarding proper fit, complimentary styles, and ones who are not in it just for the sale. With that being said, here are the 6 types of trains for wedding dresses:

The Brush Wedding Train
The brush wedding train is known as being the shortest train of all the train styles, it is also known as the sweeping train. The name brush is exactly what this dress does because it barely brushes the ground behind the wedding dress. The brush train is the most versatile because it can be worn at all types of wedding ceremonies.

The Court Wedding Train
The court wedding train is slightly longer than the brush, it runs approximately 3 feet behind the bride, and it can be worn at most ceremonies.

The Chapel Wedding Train
The chapel wedding train is the most common train because it’s not a full train, but it provides a happy medium for the bride because of its simplicity. The chapel train extends 5 feet behind the bride. The chapel wedding train provides a statement of its own and it can be worn at a formal or informal ceremony.

The Cathedral Wedding Train
The cathedral wedding train is worn for more formal church weddings. The cathedral train extends over 7 feet behind the bride. This train will require assistance at the wedding ceremony and reception.

The Royal Wedding Train
The royal wedding train makes a statement of its own! The royal wedding train extends over 10 feet behind the bride. This train will require assistance at the wedding ceremony and reception.

The Watteau Wedding Train
The watteau wedding train is a beautiful single panel that attaches to the top or at the top of the shoulders, or upper back of the bodice of the wedding dress! The watteau train drapes to the back of the ground, which makes for more of a dramatic appearance.

Please be sure to look for our next blog on the Budget Minded Bride Blog when we discuss wedding accessories. For more wedding tips, wedding ideas, and wedding advice, please follow us at http://www.thebudget-mindedbrideblog.blogspot.com/. To purchase items for your wedding such as candles, wedding dance floor decals and wedding aisle runners, please visit http://www.wicksncandlesticks.com.