Jen’s Blog
Been there…done that! Now it’s your turn! Find the answers you need and the steps to take to make your journey to paradise successful!
Is Off-Grid Living for You?
Living off-grid isn’t for everyone. It takes a bit of an adventurous spirit and makes me think back to the pioneer days. But, if you want to ultimately save money, reduce your carbon footprint, go...
The Time to Sell & Buy is Now!
Many folks, both kama’aina and mainlanders, continue to ask me if this is a good time to buy or sell a home, condo or land. The answer is YES! Why? Let’s take a quick look…MORTGAGE RATES...
How to Move to Hawaiʻi
When Pat and I packed up a lifetime and household of stuff, dropped my horse and goat off at LAX Cargo, and hopped on our own separate commercial airlines, we were totally exhausted, to say the...
Hawaii Home Buying 101
Thinking about buying a home or land? The concept may be familiar or overwhelming to you. Either way, here is the best place to start... STEP ONE – Contact Me Let’s set up a time to meet, either in...
Stephanotis
I was first introduced to Stephanotis when visiting a girlfriend’s home in Waimea. I was attracted to the scent and the actual flowering bud clusters as the vine weaved itself around its host tree....
Orchids Do Double Duty in Hawaiʻi
I hate to admit it but I have never done well with orchids. I have always appreciated the unique blooms, with their vast array of color combinations, the way the flowers cascade often in a high arc...
Meet Our Menagerie
I experienced the joy of pet partnership when I was very young. My parents surprised me with an adorable calico colored kitten we promptly named Calli. (Pretty creative, right?) A few years later...
Maps of the Big Island
TMK Zones & Sections Click on the TMK Zones map to see a larger versionOf all the maps available, the TMK map, in my opinion, is the most useful in understand the Big Island. As you can see,...
Jackson’s Chameleon, Part of God’s Yard Art!
It’s a sunny day in Paauilo so I throw on my bikini, grab a book, notepad, pen and beach bag, making a bee line for Terrace #1 behind our hale, the perfect place to lounge and soak up some rays. Of...
How to Get a Job on the Big Island
When Pat and I moved from Southern California to the Hamakua Coast, I was unemployed. My job with the San Bernardino National Forest Association as their buyer/operations manager for eight gift...
The Best Juicer for Your Citrus!
I have juiced tons of citrus in my lifetime...oranges, tangerines, lemons and grapefruit...by the bucket, basket or box full! When we lived in Big Bear, CA, I had a special arrangement with a small...
How to Get Your Horse or Livestock Safely to Hawai’i
When Pat and I agreed that we would move to the Big Island when he retired, my only real concern was getting my older horse, Smoke, there safe and sound. I had heard about horses being shipped on...