Francis Blog - With Our Aloha

18 Dec

Giving Gifts to Those Who Cannot Travel: The Logistics and Benefits

October 10, 2024
Posted by withouraloha

Are you ready for a Christmas season like no one has seen before? Thanks to COVID-19, many are unable to travel or even come home this holiday season. But that doesn't mean you have to give up on the idea of giving gifts to the people you...

02 Nov

Gifts, Hawaiian Flowers

How to Choose the Right Hawaiian Flower for a Gift

October 10, 2024
Posted by withouraloha

Flowers are one of the most popular gifts to give as a thank-you, apology, or just to show appreciation. Flowers are actually proven to make people happier! If you have someone in mind that you want to give flowers to, a Hawaiian...

05 Oct

Hawaiian Flowers, Orchids

4 Essential Tips for Growing Orchids at Home

October 2, 2024
Posted by withouraloha

4 Essential Tips for Growing Orchids at Home We're all in differing versions of a changed world right now. COVID-19 keeps us separated and dealing with challenges, so it pays to appreciate the little things in the world.

10 Sep

Hawaiian Flowers

How to Tell Someone You Miss Them With a Hawaiian Gift Basket

September 26, 2024
Posted by withouraloha

How to Tell Someone You Miss Them With a Hawaiian Gift Basket A gift basket is truly a thoughtful gift for someone you miss. This guide shows how to tell someone you miss them with a Hawaiian gift basket. In the...

12 Aug

Gifts

10 Hawaiian Flowers to Gift Someone During The Shutdown

August 17, 2020
Posted by withouraloha

10 Hawaiian Flowers to Gift Someone During The Shutdown There are currently almost 400,000 different types of flowers grown across the globe. Many of these flowers can be found growing in the lush, tropical climate of Hawaii. Many Hawaiian flowers boast beautiful colors and strong scents,...

12 Nov

Hawaiian Flowers, Orchids

Honolulu Orchid Show 2019

September 26, 2024
Posted by withouraloha

Honolulu Orchid Show Honolulu Orchid Show is an annual event each October. It is held a Washington Middle School. The cafeteria is filled with award winning orchids from the most skilled growers in Hawaii.If you are visiting Waikiki this is an easy event to attend....

18 Jul

Gifts

7 Best Hawaiian Gifts to Give Your Loved Ones

September 26, 2024
Posted by withouraloha

7 Best Hawaiian Gifts to Give Your Loved Ones Hawaii is a very popular tourist destination; if the numbers of visitors are anything to go by. According to a report by trip savvy, every year the island receives over 8 million visitors, who end up spending approximately $14 billion on their trips. An...

12 Jul

Hawaiian Flowers

Beautiful Blossoms: 7 Tropical Flowers in Hawaii

September 26, 2024
Posted by withouraloha

Beautiful Blossoms: 7 Tropical Flowers in Hawaii Back in 1988, Hawaii decided to designate the yellow hibiscus as the state's official flower. Also referred to as Pua Aloalo or Ma`o-hau-hele, the yellow hibiscus is native to Hawaii and found on all of the main Hawaiian islands. The yellow hibiscus is far from the only flower that...

03 Jun

Hawaiian Flowers, Weddings

Complete Guide to Getting the Perfect Hawaiian Wedding Flowers

September 26, 2024
Posted by withouraloha

Complete Guide to Getting the Perfect Hawaiian Wedding Flowers The beauty and romance of Hawaii is never more evident than seeing the vibrant tropical blossoms produced from this paradise. Are you lucky enough to be traveling to Hawaii for a dream destination wedding? Maybe you fell in love in Hawaii and want...

10 May

Hawaii, Hawaiian Culture, Hawaiian Flowers

Spiritual Meanings of Hawaiian Flowers

September 26, 2024
Posted by withouraloha

Tropical Flower Symbolism: Spiritual Meanings of Hawaiian Flowers Tropical Flower Symbolism: Spiritual Meanings of Hawaiian Flowers What do you picture when you think of Hawaii? One of the images in your mind is probably a floral garland – known as leis – that people wear around their necks. Flowers have huge importance, significance, and symbolism in...

10 May

Hawaii, Hawaiian Culture, Leis

Brief History of the Hawaiian Luau

October 1, 2024
Posted by withouraloha

Time to Get Festive: A Brief History of the Hawaiian Luau Time to Get Festive: A Brief History of the Hawaiian Luau Sometimes, you just gotta party. And there may be no better place to do that than at a Hawaiian luau. The luau is one of the most popular must-dos on...

03 May

Hawaiian Culture, Hawaiian Flowers

7 Iconic Tropical Flowers That Will Make You Think of Hawaii

October 1, 2024
Posted by withouraloha

7 Iconic Tropical Flowers That Will Make You Think of Hawaii Different flowers capture the romance and tropical beauty of The Big Island. Here are 7 iconic Hawaiian plants that will put Hawaii on your mind. What makes you think of the tropics? Are you dreaming of a trip to Hawaii, or...

28 Mar

Hawaiian Flowers

The Many Ways You Can Wear the Different Flowers of Hawaii

October 1, 2024
Posted by withouraloha

The Many Ways You Can Wear the Different Flowers of Hawaii With 9.3 million tourists flocking to Hawaii each year, there's a way you can get a taste of paradise without the 6+ hour flight. It's said that our smell is the strongest sense, linking directly to memory. Wouldn't it be wonderful to trigger the...

15 Jan

Orchids

10 Different Types of Orchids to Consider Growing in Your Home

October 1, 2024
Posted by withouraloha

10 Different Types of Orchids to Consider Growing in Your Home Are you thinking about growing orchids in your home? If so, read on to learn about 10 different types of orchids to consider growing in your home. In 2018, the total revenue for florists in the US amounted to $7 billion. That's an...

12 Nov

Hawaiian Flowers

10 Stunning Ideas for Real Estate Agent Closing Gifts

October 1, 2024
Posted by withouraloha

10 Stunning Ideas for Real Estate Agent Closing Gifts Closing gifts are an amazing finishing touch to your real estate customer service. Here are ten incredible ideas that'll make your buyers super satisfied. As a real estate agent, excellent customer service is the key to success. Buying a home is a major milestone for...

07 Oct

Graduation, Hawaiian Flowers, Leis

Lei Flowers: What Is Used to Create a Traditional Hawaiian Lei

October 1, 2024
Posted by withouraloha

Lei Flowers: What Is Used to Create a Traditional Hawaiian Lei Were you one of the 9.3 million people who visited the Aloha State in 2017? If so, you were likely greeted with a beautiful necklace of lei flowers. The lei dates back thousands of years to the goddess Kuku'ena, who--according to legend--brought seeds...

13 Aug

Hawaii, Hawaiian Flowers

3 Surprising Ways the Kilauea Eruption Affected Hawaii Flower Farms

October 1, 2024
Posted by withouraloha

3 Surprising Ways the Kilauea Eruption Affected Hawaii Flower Farms The Kilauea Eruption impacted Hawaii flower farms in many ways. Read this article to learn some of the more surprising impacts and to know about one farm that is still fine able to ship to the mainland US. When the Kilauea eruption...

03 Jul

Hawaiian Flowers

Top 10 Hawaiian Foods to Have at Your Hawaiian Themed Party

October 1, 2024
Posted by withouraloha

Top 6 Hawaiian Foods to Have at Your Hawaiian Themed Party Hawaiian food is unlike any other food in the world. If you're throwing a Hawaiian themed party, having the best Hawaiian foods is a must. Here are the top ten you need to prepare for your guests. Have you visited Hawaii...

04 May

Hawaiian Flowers

How to Get an Orchid to Rebloom

October 1, 2024
Posted by withouraloha

How to Get an Orchid to Rebloom Your orchid may look like it's dead, but it may just be dormant. Learning how to get an orchid to rebloom is the key to having gorgeous flowers year-round. This guide will teach you everything you need to know. Do you love to decorate your...

14 Mar

Weddings

8 Tips for Throwing the Perfect Luxury Hawaiian Wedding

October 1, 2024
Posted by withouraloha

8 Tips for Throwing the Perfect Luxury Hawaiian Wedding Hawaii is the perfect location for a luxury destination wedding. These 8 tips will help you plan the perfect Hawaiian wedding. Have you always dreamed of getting married on the beaches of Hawaii? If so, and you've recently become engaged, now is the time...

05 Jan

DIY and How To

Orchid Care for Beginners – Ten Steps for Growing Orchids

October 1, 2024
Posted by withouraloha

Orchid care is important for orchids. Orchids, easily recognizable by their long stems and exotic brightly colored blooms, symbolize many things like beauty and love, strength, luxury, and power. They're incredibly elegant, make great gifts, and can enhance the beauty of any space. And what's great is that orchid care for...

04 Oct

DIY and How To

The Remarkable Ti Leaf Plant

October 1, 2024
Posted by withouraloha

Ti Leaf Ti (or "ki" in the Hawaiian pronunciation) is one of the most versatile plants in Hawaii. This plant was brought to Hawaii by early Polynesian settlers who knew of its many uses. The most useful part is the leaf. Ti leaves are a foot or two long and about four...

11 Apr

Hawaiian Flowers, Leis

Hawaiian Lei Day

October 2, 2024
Posted by withouraloha

Hawaiian Lei Day “May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii.” This phrase is incredibly popular in Hawaii as it is used as a reminder for Lei Day, a state holiday that the island nation of Hawaii celebrates every year on May 1st, instead of celebrating May Day. Lei Day celebrates Hawaii’s...

26 Nov

DIY and How To

Tropical Flower Arrangement DIY: Makuahine “Mother” Assortment

October 2, 2024
Posted by withouraloha

When you order a tropical assortment from With Our Aloha, remember they do not come pre-arranged. The stems are delicately packed at the source, and rush shipped to your door to ensure you receive the freshest flowers possible. We have provided a tropical flower arrangement DIY that walks you through a...

26 Nov

DIY and How To

Tropical Flower Arrangement DIY: Lanui “Holiday” Assortment

October 3, 2024
Posted by withouraloha

When you order a tropical assortment from With Our Aloha, remember they do not come pre-arranged. The stems are delicately packed at the source, and rush shipped to your door to ensure you receive the freshest flowers possible. We have provided a tropical flower arrangement DIY that walks you through a...

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