<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Featured Article</title><link>http://192.168.169.76:80/Contents/Item/Display/13772</link><description>Featured Article</description><item><title>better than takeout: healthier, homemade breakfast sandwiches</title><link>http://192.168.169.76:80/better-than-takeout-healthier-homemade-breakfast-sandwiches</link><description>If you enjoy fast food breakfast sandwiches but want to save money (and your arteries), we have recipes for healthier, homemade versions. With just a few simple swaps, you’ll have a more nutritious but still delicious breakfast ready in no time. You can make one, two, or a whole batch to throw in the freezer. Your future self will thank you!  </description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://192.168.169.76:80/better-than-takeout-healthier-homemade-breakfast-sandwiches</guid><image>/Media/Default/Courtney/healthierbreakfastsandwichALLHERO.jpg</image><thumbnail>/Media/Default/Courtney/2026/04%20-%20healthierbreakfastsandwichALLthumboriginal.jpg</thumbnail><category>food</category><tags>breakfast, Recipe, easy, meal prep, cooking, pancake, portuguese sausage, egg mcmuffin</tags><author>Courtney Takabayashi</author></item><item><title>what's for (work) lunch?: snack box edition</title><link>http://192.168.169.76:80/what-s-for-work-lunch-snack-box-edition</link><description>As a kid, lunch in the school cafeteria was a big deal. Sure, there were the musubi, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, or the rare treat of leftover soup or stew in a thermos. But if you were lucky enough to have a compartmentalized meal kit with crackers, cheese, and meat, suddenly everyone wanted to be your friend. These lunches follow the same concept: an assortment of snacks, easy to assemble, and fun to eat. (Popularity may or may not be included.) </description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://192.168.169.76:80/what-s-for-work-lunch-snack-box-edition</guid><image>/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Work%20Lunches/Snack%20Boxes/Snack%20Box%20HERO.png</image><thumbnail>/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Work%20Lunches/Snack%20Boxes/Charcuterie540x304.jpg</thumbnail><category>food</category><tags>Work, lunch, easy breakfast, easy recipe, easy meal</tags><author>Michelle Liu</author></item><item><title>my first colonoscopy: what I learned (so you know what to expect)</title><link>http://192.168.169.76:80/my-first-colonoscopy-what-i-learned-so-you-know-what-to-expect</link><description>March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Getting a colonoscopy may sound intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! After HMSA Strategic Communications Manager David Lato turned 45, his doctor recommended the routine screening. Here’s his experience of what it was like to get a colonoscopy, so you know what to expect if you’re scheduled for a screening. And learn more about how colorectal cancer screening saves lives from the Hawaii Department of Health at GetScreened.hawaii.gov. </description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://192.168.169.76:80/my-first-colonoscopy-what-i-learned-so-you-know-what-to-expect</guid><image>/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/David%20L%20Colonoscopy/Colonoscopy%20HERO.jpg</image><thumbnail>/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/David%20L%20Colonoscopy/Colonoscopy%20BODY.jpg</thumbnail><category>health</category><tags>cancer screening, cancer screening, colorectal cancer, colorectal cancer awareness month, colonoscopy</tags><author>David Lato</author></item><item><title>valentine’s day chocolate-covered strawberries</title><link>http://192.168.169.76:80/valentine%E2%80%99s-chocolate-covered-strawberries</link><description>They may look fancy, but chocolate-covered strawberries are one of the easiest things you can make to show your love.</description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2020 18:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://192.168.169.76:80/valentine%E2%80%99s-chocolate-covered-strawberries</guid><image>/Media/Default/Craig/Food/Chocolate-covered%20strawberries/Strawberry%20HERO.JPG</image><thumbnail>/Media/Default/Craig/Food/Chocolate-covered%20strawberries/Strawberry%20THUMB.JPG</thumbnail><category>food</category><tags>Valentine's Day, chocolate-covered strawberries, chocolate, strawberries</tags><author>Craig DeSilva</author></item><item><title>kona celebrates coffee </title><link>http://192.168.169.76:80/kona-celebrates-coffee</link><description>Something is brewing in Kona this week. The Kona Coffee Cultural Festival celebrates the coffee community's diverse cultures with food, family, and fun. 


</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2019 10:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://192.168.169.76:80/kona-celebrates-coffee</guid><image>/Media/Default/Craig/Food/coffee%20copy.jpg</image><thumbnail>/Media/Default/Craig/Food/coffeet%20thumb.jpg</thumbnail><category>food</category><tags>Kona, coffee, Kona Coffee Cultural Festival, hawaii, fun, family, to do, events</tags><author>Craig DeSilva</author></item><item><title>workout: 10-minute circuit</title><link>http://192.168.169.76:80/workout-10-minute-circuit</link><description>You don't need to spend an hour in the gym to get fit.  A 10-minute workout that you can do at home is enough to get your heart rate up to burn fat and build endurance.  </description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2019 13:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://192.168.169.76:80/workout-10-minute-circuit</guid><image>/Media/Default/Craig/Fitness/10-minute%20workout/shutterstock_495768529.jpg</image><thumbnail>/Media/Default/Craig/Fitness/10-minute%20workout/shutterstock_535360561.jpg</thumbnail><category>fitness</category><tags>10-minute, circuit, workout, hawaii, hmsa, fitness, health, island scene</tags><author>Craig DeSilva</author></item><item><title>celebrating hawaiian slack key guitar  </title><link>http://192.168.169.76:80/celebrating-hawaiian-slack-key-guitar</link><description>Guitarist Ian O'Sullivan's music reflects his love for places in Hawaii. He'll be one of the performers at the 37th annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival on August 10 at the Waikiki Aquarium. </description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2019 11:51:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://192.168.169.76:80/celebrating-hawaiian-slack-key-guitar</guid><image>/Media/Default/Craig/Lifestyle/Slack%20key%20guitar/slack-key-hero.jpg</image><thumbnail>/Media/Default/Craig/Lifestyle/Slack%20key%20guitar/skack-key-thumbnail.jpg</thumbnail><category>lifestyle</category><tags>slack key guitar, Ian O'Sullivan, hawaii, music, hmsa, island scene</tags><author>Craig DeSilva</author></item><item><title>unicycling in hawaii</title><link>http://192.168.169.76:80/unicycling-in-hawaii</link><description>Feel like you're spinning your wheels? Try riding a unicycle. This family activity is a good core workout that can also improve your posture and balance.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2019 17:09:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://192.168.169.76:80/unicycling-in-hawaii</guid><image>/Media/Default/Craig/Lifestyle/Screen%20Shot%202019-10-22%20at%201.36.31%20PM.png</image><thumbnail>/Media/Default/Craig/Fitness/Unicycle/holding%20hands.jpg</thumbnail><category>fitness</category><tags>unicycle, hawaii, exercise, fitness, outdoors, fun, family, free, hmsa, island scene</tags><author>Craig DeSilva</author></item><item><title>girl power</title><link>http://192.168.169.76:80/girl-power</link><description>McKinley High School quarterback Alexandria Buchanan proves that when you throw like a girl, you'll go far. </description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2019 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://192.168.169.76:80/girl-power</guid><image>/Media/Default/Craig/Fitness/Good%20Students/Alexandria.jpeg</image><thumbnail>/Media/Default/Craig/Fitness/Good%20Students/Buchanan.JPG</thumbnail><category>fitness</category><tags>hawaii, football, sports, UH, feminist, hawaii, hmsa, island scene</tags><author>Craig DeSilva</author></item><item><title>empty-ness: how to cope when your kid leaves</title><link>http://192.168.169.76:80/empty-ness-how-to-cope-when-your-kid-leaves</link><description>In Hawaii, a child going away to college means taking a six-plus hour plane ride to see them. Get tips on how to cope here at home.</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2018 22:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://192.168.169.76:80/empty-ness-how-to-cope-when-your-kid-leaves</guid><image>/Media/Default/Moani/Emptyness%20SS_364183949%20(F)%202.jpg</image><thumbnail>/Media/Default/Moani/Emptyness%20SS_364183949%20(F)%203.jpg</thumbnail><category>lifestyle</category><tags>lifestyle, college, coping, children, hawaii, lifestyle, emptynest, hmsa, island scene</tags><author>Craig DeSilva</author></item><item><title>back home and loving it</title><link>http://192.168.169.76:80/back-home-and-loving-it</link><description>From brain drain to brain gain. For many Hawaii expats returning to the islands, there's no place like home. A local girl talks about returning to Hawaii after going to school and working abroad. </description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2019 21:09:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://192.168.169.76:80/back-home-and-loving-it</guid><image>/Media/Default/Craig/Lifestyle/Kiana%20Otsuka/Hero.jpg</image><thumbnail>/Media/Default/Craig/Lifestyle/Kiana%20Otsuka/Biki.jpg</thumbnail><category>lifestyle</category><tags>Brain drain, returning home, hawaii, local, hmsa, lifestyle, island scene</tags><author>Craig DeSilva</author></item><item><title>happy safe halloween</title><link>http://192.168.169.76:80/happy-safe-halloween</link><description>It’s trick-or-treating time! As keiki get ready for a night of candy, costumes, and parties, there are some safety tips to keep in mind. Some HMSA employees also share some of their favorite Halloween memories.</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://192.168.169.76:80/happy-safe-halloween</guid><image>/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Halloween%20safety/Halloween%20HERO%202.jpg</image><thumbnail>/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Halloween%20safety/HalloweenTHUMB.jpg</thumbnail><category>lifestyle</category><tags>halloween, hmsa, islandscene.com, fun, family, costumes, dress up, memories, safety tips, community</tags><author>Michelle Liu</author></item><item><title>adventures in biking</title><link>http://192.168.169.76:80/adventures-in-biking</link><description>Biking is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and get some exercise. The health benefits of riding a bike include improved cardiovascular health, stronger muscles, increased coordination, and more. We talked to Chris Halsall, lifelong bicycling enthusiast and HMSA sales operations supervisor, to find out how biking has helped improve his physical health and well-being. </description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://192.168.169.76:80/adventures-in-biking</guid><image>/Media/Default/Courtney/bikingHERO.jpg</image><thumbnail>/Media/Default/Courtney/bikingTHUMB.jpg</thumbnail><category>fitness</category><tags>hmsa, island scene, islandscene.com, hawaii, biking, health, oahu, fun, bike, bicycling, mountian bike, travel, friends</tags><author>Courtney Takabayashi</author></item><item><title>mugicha: the perfect summer drink</title><link>http://192.168.169.76:80/mugicha-the-perfect-summer-drink</link><description>Mugicha, or barley tea, is a refreshing, calorie and caffeine-free beverage perfect for staying hydrated in the summer. HMSA Organizational Development and Effectiveness senior business partner and tea lover, Ai Tanaka, shares memories of mugicha growing up in Japan. She also demonstrates how to prepare the tea so you can enjoy it, too.  </description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 17:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://192.168.169.76:80/mugicha-the-perfect-summer-drink</guid><image>/Media/Default/Courtney/mugichaHERO.jpg</image><thumbnail>/Media/Default/Courtney/mugichaTHUMB.jpg</thumbnail><category>food</category><tags>tea, mugicha, drinks, healthy, hydrate, water, island scene, islandscene.com, hmsa, refreshing</tags><author>Courtney Takabayashi</author></item><item><title>magic father’s day card</title><link>http://192.168.169.76:80/magic-fathers-day-card</link><description>This Father’s Day, put a smile on Dad’s face with this fun DIY magic card! With just a few simple materials you can find around the house, you can dazzle all with this mesmerizing slight of hand.</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://192.168.169.76:80/magic-fathers-day-card</guid><image>/Media/Default/Courtney/fathersdaycardHERO-1.jpg</image><thumbnail>/Media/Default/Courtney/11%20-%20fathersdaybeforeandafterIMAGE.jpg</thumbnail><category>lifestyle</category><tags>fathers day, card, craft, kids, kid-friendly, diy, holiday, hmsa, island scene, islandscene.com, fun, to do family fun</tags><author>Courtney Takabayashi</author></item><item><title>easing the stress of summer travel</title><link>http://192.168.169.76:80/easing-the-stress-of-summer-travel</link><description>Traveling can be stressful and traveling during the summer can be even more hectic. We rounded up some of the best tips from well-versed travelers to help you reach your destination on-time and worry-free.</description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://192.168.169.76:80/easing-the-stress-of-summer-travel</guid><image>/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Travel%20Tips/traveltipshero2.jpg</image><thumbnail>/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Travel%20Tips/TravelTipsTHUMB%20(1).jpg</thumbnail><category>lifestyle</category><tags>islandscene.com, travel, traveling, summer, airport, air travel, island scene, hmsa, tips</tags><author>Michelle Liu</author></item><item><title>hawaiian electric keeps maui's highways clean</title><link>http://192.168.169.76:80/hawaiian-electric-keeps-maui-s-highways-clean</link><description>Picking up cigarette butts from the side of the road may not sound like an ideal Saturday. But for Hawaiian Electric – Maui County employees, it’s a great way to keep their island clean and give back to the community. </description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2020 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://192.168.169.76:80/hawaiian-electric-keeps-maui-s-highways-clean</guid><image>/Media/Default/Lynn/Adopt%20a%20Highway%20hero.jpg</image><thumbnail>/Media/Default/Lynn/adoptahighwayTHUMB.jpg</thumbnail><category>lifestyle</category><tags>volunteering, maui, hawaiian electric, adopt a highway, island scene, islandscene.com, volunteer, clean up, aina</tags><author>Lynn Shibuya</author></item><item><title>a new kind of dance fitness in hawaii</title><link>http://192.168.169.76:80/a-new-kind-of-dance-fitness-in-hawaii</link><description>Combining fun dance moves, trendy music, and cardio, Kazaxe is the newest fitness craze to hit Hawaii. Shannon Ashe leads these donation-based classes every Tuesday and Thursday at Magic Island. We talked to Ashe about why she brought this dance workout to Hawaii, what she hopes to accomplish, and what participants can expect. 

 </description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 17:37:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://192.168.169.76:80/a-new-kind-of-dance-fitness-in-hawaii</guid><image>/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Kazaxe/KazaxeHERO.jpg</image><thumbnail>/Media/Default/Michelle%20L/Kazaxe/KazaxeTHUMB.jpg</thumbnail><category>fitness</category><tags>islandscene.com, Island Scene, fitness, dance, exercise, exercise for women, Magic Island</tags><author>Michelle Liu</author></item><item><title>halloween charcuterie board</title><link>http://192.168.169.76:80/halloween-charcuterie-board</link><description>Halloween is just around the corner! Check out our last-minute healthy-ish Halloween charcuterie board for a quick and easy collection of sweet and savory treats that will get everyone into the holiday spirit.</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 21:17:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://192.168.169.76:80/halloween-charcuterie-board</guid><image>/Media/Default/Courtney/Halloween%20charcuterie%20-%20REALHERO.JPEG</image><thumbnail>/Media/Default/Courtney/Halloween%20charcuterie%20-%20%20REALTHUMB.jpg</thumbnail><category>food</category><tags>halloween, charcuterie, diy, recipes, spooky, food, fruits, nuts, veggies, cheese</tags><author>Jessika Orozco</author></item><item><title>healthier party mix</title><link>http://192.168.169.76:80/healthier-party-mix</link><description>Though healthy party mix seems just as real as Santa Claus, it’s possible (and easy) to make. Substituting a few ingredients can make traditional party mix a little healthier without sacrificing flavor. Follow our recipe or use it as a base for your favorite party mix ingredients. 
</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://192.168.169.76:80/healthier-party-mix</guid><image>/Media/Default/Food/Marlene/healthier%20party%20mix/HealthierPartyMixThumb.jpg</image><thumbnail>/Media/Default/Food/Marlene/healthier%20party%20mix/HealthierPartyMixThumb-1.jpg</thumbnail><category>food</category><tags>party mix, cereal, chex, pumpkin seeds, snack, olive oil, pretzels</tags><author>Marlene Nakamoto</author></item></channel></rss>