5 Things We Love: Kupuna

To celebrate the holidays, "5 Things We Love" will be devoted to gift ideas through Dec. 24. Today: What to buy for your kupuna (elders). Next week: Hostess gifts.

1. Take stress out of grocery shopping

How many blouses, earrings or perfume can Grandma or Aunty use? Consider this gift idea: personal shopper Bob Madison of Whole Foods Market Kahala. His services are free, but a gift card to the market enables its user to request Madison’s assistance. It’s perfect for an elder in the family because of the convenience factor, but really, Madison’s friendly help is suited to anyone who’s busy or unable to get out much. Just call or email a shopping list to the store, and the next day, pull up to the curb and the groceries will be loaded into the car — no parking necessary. The sight-impaired and people who use walkers or wheelchairs can request Madison’s assistance in the aisles. And for a fee, grocery orders can be delivered anywhere on the island. Call Madison at 738-0820 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. — Joleen Oshiro

2. Pacifica sets make perfect scents

These "Take Me There" gift sets from Pacifica will transport your tutu to another place with their unique blend of natural fragrances. Each comes with a 2.5-ounce body butter, .33-ounce perfume roll-on and either a natural moisture lip tint or 3-ounce body wash. This set features Tuscan blood orange, which blends mandarin and Italian sweet orange scents with notes of strawberry and raspberry. Other choices include Indian Coconut Nectar, Island Vanilla and Hawaiian Ruby Guava. Pacifica does not test on animals and a portion of proceeds go to support clean water. Available for $17.99 at Down to Earth stores (www.pacificaperfume.com). — Nina Wu

3. Culinary gifts feed hearts, bellies

Many grandparents don’t need much in the way of gifts, so rather than clutter their home with knickknacks, treat them to a serving or two of their favorite sashimi, such as this ahi from Foodland. Grandma and Grandpa always bought your favorites instead of spending on themselves, so a special dinner might be just the thing to thank them. — Donica Kaneshiro

4. Treat feet to luxurious shearling

UGG Australia’s plush Fluff Flip Flip I Do! shearling slippers were created as part of the company’s bridal collection, but anyone will find bliss in these comfy, ultra-indulgent slippers for padding around the house. The beauty of shearling is that it will keep footsies warm on chilly mornings and cool when it’s sweltering, for use throughout the year. They’re $80 at the UGG Australia store at Hyatt Regency Waikiki; call 926-7573. — Nadine Kam

5. Hand-dyed scarves are works of art

Once you pick up one of Hana Lima Hand Dyes’ sheer, lustrous scarves for your tutu, you may have a hard time parting with it. Starting with silk and rayon devore burnout fabric, Big Island artist/quilter Kathy Lukens dyes the pieces individually, finishing each one by hand. The luxurious scarves, with or without fringe, come with a matching gift bag and photo card by Lukens for $44 at Nohea Gallery in Ward Warehouse (www.noheagallery.com, 596-0074); check hanalimahanddyes.blogspot.com for where to buy on Maui and Hawaii island. — Christie Wilson