As part of the Bloggy Carnival giveaway, I am giving away a tropical assortment of all purpose gourmet coffee blend from the Hawaiian Isles Kona Coffee Company. The flavors are Vanilla Macadamia Nut, Kona Classic, and Kona Sunrise.
To enter, leave a comment asking a question about Hawaii. I will answer the most popular questions here when the contest is over. You have to ask a question to be entered!
For a second entry, subscribe to my blog (check the sidebar) and leave a separate comment telling me you are either a new subscriber or already a subscriber.
Make sure I have a way to contact you, either through your blog link, or through email. Only publish email if you don't think I have it! The end of the contest will be 8am Hawaii Standard Time on Saturday, November 1. I will announce the winners on Sunday, November 2 sometime on Hawaii Standard Time! Much aloha!
I also have another giveaway you can find here.
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oh I am a HUGE fan of Kona coffee...but don't get it much here in Indiana.
ReplyDeleteHawaiian Question: Do you ever get sick of all the tourist or do you love them?
I visited the big Island a year ago and thought it was the best!!!!
Could you explain the "triple canopy" again (with pics)? I never really got it when we were there.
ReplyDeleteWe were watching videos we took with you all in 2006. Brought back memories of Troy!
Oh, and I am a subscriber to the blog!
ReplyDeleteWhere to Hawaii would be ideal to go if we would like to try surfing?
ReplyDeleteWhat foods do you recommend trying in Hawaii? Thank you and please enter me!
ReplyDeleteHaving never beem to Hawaii, what food dish (meal) is Hawaii known for?
ReplyDeleteCoffee please!!! Thanks for the chance.
Why do people in Hawaii like SPAM (the meat)so much? When did this start?
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And I subscribed to your blog. I love Hawaii!
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What is Poi?
ReplyDeleteamycastellano74 at hotmail dot com
Do most kids still learn hula? I love the hula. We watch Lilo and Stitch all the time in my house and love that song (When blue skies (something) and my song comes drifting on the wind). Is that a common song there (maybe just a made up song for the TV series)? I love it it is so soothing. I would love the words to it do you know where I could find them?
ReplyDeleteSorry more than one. I love talking to people of different cultures (like a penpal).
I love Kona coffee!
ReplyDeleteWhat is the one food you must try when you visit Hawaii?
have u ever roasted a pig in the ground?
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway! I hope i’m the lucky winner!
Oh, we can't wait to visit!!
ReplyDeleteHere's my question: How much is the typical helicopter ride? (We want to see a valcano!)
I am now a subscriber, too!
ReplyDeleteIs a luau a required part to visiting Hawaii?
ReplyDeleteKona coffee is one of my favorites, so thanks for the chance!
I love Kona coffee.
ReplyDeleteMy question is more about you than Hawaii. What will you miss most about Hawaii when you move back to the mainland?
Do you surf, and have you been to a beach party where they roast the pig in the sand? (I am thinking of the Saved by the Bell special here)
ReplyDeletei see someone asked my q! what is poi? like peanut butter or pudding?
ReplyDeleteI love Kona coffee.
ReplyDeleteWhat is a must do when you visit the Big island?
We went there for our Honeymoon and cant wait to get back.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
hetz-junk(at)hotmail(dot)com
Do you ever get island fever? Feel trapped by the water?
ReplyDeletemommy koala at live dot com
I'm out of Hawaii questions. Can I just ask YOU one? How goes the house selling extravaganza? Love to you all.
ReplyDeletewe honey mooned in hawaii, even saw some LOST places while there in Oahu. I guess a question of mine is, how expensive is it to live in Hawaii. we want to retire there, is it worth it?
ReplyDeletejennifer.lleras@gmail.com
My aunt's from Hawai'i (sp). I love their foods and traditions! For every wedding and graduation... a pig in the ground luau (kalua)! FUN!!! Fish cake in Mac Salad! Short Ribs! Spam Musubi! YUM! Now that I'm hungry...
ReplyDeleteMy question...
Why spam???
I don't live there now, but I'm originally from Hawaii. I love the Vanilla Mac Nut Kona coffee. Hmm...hard to think of a question. How about, why doesn't Hawaii participate in Daylight Savings time? I always have to keep this in consideration when I'm calling home. Thanks for the giveaway~
ReplyDeleteOh, even if I'm not a winner of the coffee, I might have to splurge and order it. I wish I had a huge steaming cup right now, as it was a LONG night with the 2-year-old! Plus, it's something like 52 degrees here.
ReplyDeleteLet's, see. What to ask.....
You know how mainlanders always want to come to Hawaii? What's a popular vacation spot for folks who live in Hawaii?
I've just started using Google Reader, so I'm a subscriber!
ReplyDeleteDoes it really rain there a little EVERY single day?
ReplyDeleteajcmeyer AT go DOT com
Favorite Hawaiian foods?
ReplyDeletelilacbutterfly [at] earthlink.net
MMMMM coffee, is it tru that spam is like a massive food love for hawaiian people
ReplyDeleteWhats winter like in Hawaii? Are the beaches ever not crowded???
ReplyDeleteCoffee is good!!Yum!!!!!
I subscribed to you in google!
ReplyDeleteCool- I was in Kona a few years ago and I got to visit the store! they let you sample all of the types- it was great!
ReplyDeleteLauren
croasla0(at)sewanee.edu
I would love to win this.
ReplyDeleteWhat is your favorite beach and restaurant?
We live in Canada where we're pretty much guaranteed a white Christmas every year, and go cut down an evergreen for our Christmas tree. How do you celebrate Christmas in Hawaii? I can hardly imagine Christmas without snow!
ReplyDeleteI have never been to Hawaii before. My hubby and I have discussed going there, which island would you recommend and what would you recommend that we be sure to do?
ReplyDeleteWhere is your favorite place to visit? Do you ever get sick of the beach?
ReplyDeleteWhat is the best non-touristy thing to do in Hawaii?
ReplyDeleteAre there really ladies dancing in the hula skirts all over and greeting people all the time? =)
ReplyDeleteWhat are some hawaiian terms? I know of "Bra" and "Howsit?" I'd love to know more. Everyone in Hawaii seems so laid back and cool. I'd love love love to try this coffee.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
shevilkenevil1 at aol dot com
Mmm.... coffee. Even though I can't currently drink it, I'm sure I'd be a pretty popular mommy if I offered Kona coffee to other mommys at playdates.
ReplyDeleteA question. We had friends in Hawaii who always sent out their turkey on Thanksgiving so that it could be cooked in an imu -- kalua turkey? Is that something you Farmers have done or will do?
Does it really rain every day?
ReplyDeleteJennifer, jennem22 at yahoo dot com
Great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteQuestion: What is the one thing all the tourists do that they shouldn't?
What is the biggest export of Hawaii?
ReplyDeleteWhat is winter like in Hawaii?? Oh and I LOVE kona coffee!!! Thanks for the contest!!
ReplyDeleteI subscribed to your blog too!! ;-)
ReplyDeleteOooo...Kona!
ReplyDeleteGrowing up in the northeast we had great fall & winter traditions-what are some of your favorite seasonal traditions in Hawaii?
What is the one must see or do thing when visiting Hawaii???
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
give_me_a_latte at yahoo
And I just subscribed to your feed. Looking forward to reading more!
ReplyDeletegive_me_a_latte at yahoo
I grew up in Hawaii and would love to have some Kona coffee. I can remember the smell of this coffe from the kitchen each morning!
ReplyDeleteSo...what is your favorite thing in Hawaii? I miss the oceans...there is nothing like them. Seven years ago I went back and visited...loved it!
Who owns Sea Life Park?
ReplyDeleteLove the coffee! :-)
I want to know EVERYTHING! Hubby is US Army and the toss up is tight now HI or TX for his next move...
ReplyDeleteDo you get bugged by all the military people or do you like them there?
mama.may24(at)ymail(dot)com
What is the coldest it gets on hawaii? And oh my goodness the coffee sounds so yummy!
ReplyDeleteA GIVEAWAY! YOU go girl...with all you got going on you are doing a giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWhat has been the best part about living in there? What will be the THING you miss most about HI? OK sorry more than one question! LOL
Awesome!
ReplyDeleteAlright, for the question. I had a US History teacher in high school say that living in Hawaii he found that the locals were really antagonistic to people who would move there from the continent. I'm sure that's a generalization, but is there any truth to it? And if so, then why do you think that is? And if he was wrong, than why could he have thought they disliked him?
I guess I don't understand the concept of 'one question' :P! Feel free to answer any of them.
What is the lowest temperature that you have experienced in Hawaii?
ReplyDeleteWe love Kona coffee..hard to get here in oHIo! Do you have alot of problems with traffic there or do most people use other forms of transportation? What is the most popular car driven there?
ReplyDeleteOkay, my question is:
ReplyDeleteSince lanais with wide-open doors seem so common, does this mean you don't have any mosquitoes?
(Is there such a heaven on earth?)
Oh, and I'm already a subscriber. So sign me up for another entry!
ReplyDeleteFun!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhen is the best time to visit Hawaii - i.e. less tourists and less stormy weather! :)
Thank you!
And thank you for visiting my blog!
I love Kona coffee. We stayed at a B&B on Hawaii that was on a coffee plantation.
ReplyDeleteDoes living with an active volcano in their back yard ever make residents nervous?
david_colleen@mei.net
Are things in Hawaii really immensely more expensive than on the mainland?
ReplyDeleteLalycairn (at) gmail.com
My father goes to Hawaii every year. I even had friends who lived there for 5 years!
ReplyDeleteHere is a question... what is the coldest it's ever been in Hawaii? I highly doubt it ever snowed, but, has it ever been so cold that you have had frost or something?
HunnyV "at" Optonline "dot" com
Since I have lived in hawaii for 4 years growing up, my question to you would be:
ReplyDeleteHave you ever seen Dog the bounty hunter out and about?
Corny I know.
Stormy5475@aol.com
Yum! Thanks for the chance to win! I promise to invite my step dad over for a cup of coffee since he's truly obsessed with Kona coffee.
ReplyDeleteI went to Hawaii about 10 years ago. Beautiful! As someone who lives in Hawaii, do you travel much between the islands or does everyone pretty much stay put? Also, are there people who commute for work between the islands?
Fun giveaway! What is the one thing you'll miss most when you move away?
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely a subscriber! :)
ReplyDeleteAre there active volcanoes in Hawaii?
ReplyDeleteI love the giveaway!!! :)
Tara
cloudspassby78 (at) yahoo (dot) com
I subscribed via Google REader
ReplyDeleteTara
cloudspassby78 (at) yahoo (dot) com
Do you go to the surfing competitions?
ReplyDeleteloved Hawaii when I was there! Do you ever get any cool weather?
ReplyDeleteumm YUM! I want the vanilla but my man would most likely not, so the sunrise would be the fave around here.
ReplyDeleteSO, my question is .... are dogs still kept in holding for several months before allowed to be with owners if you move there or did they figure that out? I have recently heard conflicting stories. no rabies on the island and of course they would like to keep it that way.
thanks so much!
How I would love to win some of that coffee so that I can try it:-) My question is...how did the origin of the lei start?
ReplyDeleteWhere do the locals go when they want to go somewhere non-touristy?
ReplyDeleteHave you hiked to the top of Diamond Head? Or is that just a touristy thing?
ReplyDeleteKona is my fave! My dad used to work on Johnston Atoll (800 miles W of you) and would come home with gifts of flowers and Kona. Ahhhh...I can just smell it now!
ReplyDeleteMy question - when did the mainland diet (now the Standard American Diet) infiltrate and weaken the traditional healthy diet of the natives?
When I met my hubby who is from TX, I really believed that everyone there owned oil wells and wore big hats. Oh how I wish.
ReplyDeleteSO, my question to you dear is do all the ladies wear hulaskirts?
Oh I am much too modest for that.
We love Kona coffee in our house!
ReplyDeleteWhat is up with poi? I have always wanted to try it, but we missed our chance when we were there. Is it really that gross like people say?
What do you think is the most beautiful spot in Hawaii?
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I saw a question about Dog the Bounty Hunter, lol. But I want to ask about my favourite Hawaiian celebrity-no-one-seems-to-ever-have-heard-of: have you ever heard of/read/omg - MET A.A. Attanasio?? He's a dreadfully underknown absolutely amazing writer, who lives, I believe, in Hawaii. Gotta be one of my all-time favourite authors.
ReplyDeleteUm, and thanks for offering up the coffee! : )
melaniesands(at)yahoo(dot)ca
Just subscribed, also. Thanks again!
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I have heard that the natural spring water is just as important for the pure Kona Coffee taste as the bean, is that true? If so, what is it about the water?
ReplyDeleteYum! What time of year is the best time to visit?
ReplyDeleteThanks for offering it!
princesslimey (at) gmail (dot) com
is it true milk is 7 dollars a gallon$
ReplyDeleteIf I could choose anywhere in the world to vacation Hawaii would be my choice. I would definitely love to visit.
ReplyDeleteMy question is : Could you please tell me when your cooler season (winter) begins and ends ? And what the avg. temperature is during that time ?
Thank you so much for offering this wonderful giveaway.
I would LOVE to win !!
I have also subscribed :)
ReplyDeleteDoes Jack Johnson (super popular music artist former pro surfer) really live on the North Shore
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What fun. It has been too long since I last visited HI. Have you been to each of the islands?
ReplyDeleteI'm planning a trip to Honolulu...can you recommend a good hotel...family friendly...easy on the bank account?
ReplyDeleteDeborah
dbstout{at}juno{dot}com
Do you ever get a "winterish season" or is it nice all year long?
ReplyDeleteWould love to try the coffee
If I could only come to Hawaii once, which island should I stay on?
ReplyDeleteCan you really ski/snowboard on the same day as you go surfing like they show in the commercials? If so, where do you do that?
ReplyDeletemichelle at northofthe49 dot com
In your opinion, which island is the prettiest? Thanks for the generous offer!
ReplyDeleteWhat is your favorite bakery on the islands?
ReplyDeleteI've heard about a bridge that you can't carry certain things over. What is the superstition and have you ever tried it?
ReplyDeleteHave you ever met a native islander who was afraid of the water?
ReplyDeleteYummy!
ReplyDeleteI want to know about the weather. How hot does it get? How cold can it get? Does it rain a lot?
I would love to go!
My question would be - where is the best non-touristy place to visit on the islands? (I'm not excited about crowds)
ReplyDeleteIs it expensive to visit there? What's the best place to visit in Hawaii? Thanks for such a neat giveaway.
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Where do Hawaiians go on vacation??
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I saw a special once on Vietnam vets that live in the trees in the Hawaiian jungle and have totally disconnected with society. Is this accurate?
ReplyDeleteDoes the weather ever change as the seasons change?
ReplyDeleteDoes it really rain everyday?
Where do Hawaiians go for vacation since you already live in paradise?
Thanks for the chance to win your great giveaway!
proudyaya04 {at} yahoo {dot} com
Do you think Hawaii should become an independant nation once more?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win; I love KONA coffee!
I used to live on Maui! I'm not a fan of coffee, but my hubby is crazy for Kona coffee.
ReplyDeleteQuestion: What are the letters of the Hawaiian alphabet?
Where do Hawaian people go for vacation?
ReplyDeleteThank you for this great giveaway!!!
valuedcustomer(at)live(dot)com
Does Hawaii have the most beautiful sunsets?skyskyaa11(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteWhat is the average temperature during the winter monthhs? I am a coffee fanatic and Kona coffee is my favorite. I went to the Pro Bowl about 5 years ago and fell in love with the place. We actually want to move there, but it's just so expensive.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the giveaway.
ooh, i so love kona.
ReplyDeletequestion: exactly how many islands make up hawaii?
I actually have two questions:
ReplyDelete1) Do you have a favorite 'touristy' spot to visit and if so, what/where is it?
2) If I move there, how often do you think, on average, my inlaws will come and visit me?
I've always heard that the locals on the smaller islands were not friendly towards non-natives. Is this true?
ReplyDeleteAnd I love KONA coffee. I brought some back when I went to Hawaii a few years ago!
Is it really as expensive as they say to live there?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Sarah
believedreamcourage (at) gmail.com
Is the cost of living really as high as I hear in Hawaii? I've heard most people need to work two jobs to get by.
ReplyDeleteWhenI honeymooned in Hawaii 13 years ago, it was a paradise. Doe sthe influx of tourist hard thenatural life of the islands?
ReplyDeleteI would SOOOOOO loce some real Kona cffee-- I'll pretend to still be onmy honemoon!
Idea on where to go - I like to go and stay somewhere where I can walk most everywhere. A village/small community feel. Any ideas in Hawaii of where a good place to visit would be? Thanks for the giveaway. semtaylor(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteMmmm, sounds yummy! What is the best thing about living in Hawaii?
ReplyDeleteKathy
bigfamily8(at)yahoo(dot)com
I've heard living in Hawaii is expensive. If you live there, how do you get by? (Does the job market salary make-up for it, or do you use coupons?) How fantastic! Thank you for this giveaway; I hope I win :)
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What is the cheapest way to get there! :D Thanks for the contest :)
ReplyDeleteanastasia[at]mediamafia.org
What is the best Hawaiian dish? Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteHeather
poncey76 at hotmail dot com
What is the prettiest island? Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteHeather
poncey76 at hotmail dot com
Have you tried hula dancing?
ReplyDeleteWith so many tourists I sure that you have to work harder to find private places...can you describe your favorite place away from the tourists?
ReplyDeletecvdmvega@yahoo.com
Island fever: is it as common as I've heard? Are there times when you just want to get OFF the island???
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to win the coffee! I've been to Hawaii twice - once to Maui and once to Honolulu.
junglewife (at) gmail (dot) com
What are the best "local" restaurants? I've never been, my hubby has always wanted to take me.
ReplyDeleteandrewandkristan(at)hotmail(dot)com
is the weather always warm or do you all get cooler days as well? moni.rapier at gmail.com
ReplyDeleteQ: Is there anywhere affordable left to visit on the island?
ReplyDeleteI would love the kona classic as I've never tried it before!
Thanks!
Mahalo,
jen
mariettaseller(AT)yahoo(dot)com
how cold does it get there? This is a great one! Thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteWhat is the average price for a single family home?
ReplyDeletelivlifelov at yahoo dot com
Why is Kona coffee sooooooo expensive?
ReplyDeleteIf I were to come to Hawaii what is the one thing that I should see or do?
ReplyDeleteowatz (AT) telus (DOT) net
If visiting, would you need to rent a car or taxi on the islands? Which would be better
ReplyDeleteKawaiiNeko2008 (at) aol (dot) com
what's it like to be a local? do you feel like your always on vacation??
ReplyDeleteparresia03 (at) gmail (dot) com
I want to know if it's true that Spam is popular in Hawaii? Follow up: If it is ... WHY??
ReplyDeleteIs it really warm all the time in Hawaii, people always say it is, that would be incredible!
ReplyDeleteWhere is the best Luau in Oahu? I'd love to see an authenic one, nothing too cheesy!
ReplyDeleteI love love love Kona coffee! I've actually been to Hawaii a few times and I love it. I wonder: which island is your favorite? And: are there any islands that literally have no inhabitants (I'm talking not even one family...)?
ReplyDeleteI also subscribed with Google reader :)
ReplyDeleteIs Hawaiian a real language? If so, does everyone speak it?
ReplyDeleteWhich island is the most secluded?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
shannona@hotmail.com
Did you ever go see Don Ho perform? I always used to hear about him when some of my parents friends went to Hawaii, it was something they did everytime they went.
ReplyDeleteThanks for offering the Kona coffee, I've always wanted to try it!
Where in Hawaii do they film the show LOST? Have you ever been to see them film?
ReplyDeleteAre there vacation places that are more affordable than others?
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting this great giveaway.
Does Hawaii have a wet season? Thanks for a great giveaway!
ReplyDeletejjdragonfly [at] gmail [dot] com
If you can only visit one island, which should it be?
ReplyDeleteAre grocery prices really that much more there than on the mainland?
ReplyDeleteDo they still give visitors those beautiful flower leis at the airport? I remember seeing that on TV when I was a kid and being so impressed!
ReplyDeleteWhat is the one "must try" food or meal for someone visiting your great state? Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeletebraaisjo at gmail dot com
Why are there no bugs in Hawaii?
ReplyDeleteThanks for having the giveaway!
Is Tarro root sweet or bitter?
ReplyDeleteis there an animal that is native to hawaii only?
ReplyDeletefertawert AT yahoo DOT com
"assume" I'm coming on vacation and can stay on one island...where do I go?
ReplyDeletemichelleharrod at hotmail dot com
What are the coldest and warmest temperatures you have ever (personally) experienced in Hawaii? Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI also subscribed to your blog in my Google reader!
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I are stationed in Alaska and our friend continues to talk of coffee from Hawaii and how her friend has to send her it so she can have her fix. We have never found it, but of course Alaska you cant find much haha :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to try it!
Does Hawaii have many shark attacks on the beaches?
Wow, what people won't do for a free giveaway ;) 155 comments oh my gosh, I think I have only seen that volume of responses rivaled by Big Mamas website. Kudos my friend!
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