Once upon a tide, two friends embarked upon an epic journey that went from sea to shining sea. They went with the flow from one wave to the next, sometimes clownfishing around, and sometimes feeling naturally blue. Through it all,…
Preschool Time Out for Sophie by Rosemary Wells After Sophie “eats” dinner (it lands on the floor) and “helps” Dad fold laundry (which also ends up on the floor), it's time for a time-out. She wants a story, but when…
Official Contest Rules NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. 1. ELIGIBILITY: HONOLULU Family Magazine 2016 Cover Kids Search (the “Contest”) is open only to Oahu residents, between one (1) to twelve (12) years of age at time of entry. Parents/guardians will need photo…
Make the most of summer fruit with this fresh salad.
Preschool Picnic by John Burningham What is better on a bright summer day than a picnic? Sheep, Pig and Duck join the Boy and Girl until a bull interrupts. The animals each manage to lose something, so it's up to…
Summer berries are the focus in this cool, no-bake recipe.
A tasty cake with colorful bursts you and your kids can make for your July 4th party.
By Helen McNeil, Christi Young and Stacey MakiyaPhotography by Karen DB Photography We're not talking second best and we definitely won't settle for just okay. With this in mind, we tapped into our trusted sources (YOU, our readers) for suggestions…
Best Kids Boutique EDITORS' PICK » Petit at the Royal Photo: Karen DB Photography Nestled off to the side at the Royal Hawaiian is a swank storefront showing off contemporary, hard-to-find fashion labels. It's not for women, it's for…
Best Food Truck (or cart, in this case) the Whole Family Will Love EDITORS' PICK» Happy DayOrdering alone is entertaining at dim-sum restaurants. Wide-eyed kids watch as cart workers lift the lids off steaming baskets to reveal delicious dumplings, char…
Best Little-Known Attraction READERS' PICK » Art Explorium For $5, you can let your kids' imaginations go wild and create freely during “open-studio” hours. Sign up for keiki art workshops or host a cute and creative birthday party.…
Best Summer Activity You Can Sign the Kids Up for One Week at a Time EDITORS' PICK » Hawaii Kai Boat Club: Youth Sailing Program Set sail on a thrilling, unique water-sport experience. If you're looking to fill a…
Best Group for Stay-at-Home Parents to Check Out EDITORS' PICK » Field Trip Friends Are you a stay-at-home parent who would like to jazz up your routine? Explore the outdoors with other stay-at-home parents. This clever parent-child education…
Best Party Entertainment Sure to Make a Fun Mess EDITORS' PICK » Hawaii Nature Center Photo: Kristin Lipman Go play outside and celebrate your child's birthday fishing, hiking and building terrariums, looking for bugs or customizing nature notebooks (the…
Three yummy, portable foods that you and your kids will have fun packing including salad and dessert in a jar and a kid-friendly sushi.
AGES 8 to 12 5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything), by National Geographic Kids Reviewed by Honolulu Family reader Jill Hamasaki and her 8-year-old son Noah, of Salt Lake. If you have an 8-year-old son like I do, you know how…
Photo: Karen DB Photography Change is good. It seems like yesterday that PacificBasin Communications acquired one of the Islands’ most popular parenting titles and launched the new Island Family Magazine, but that was more than five years ago. In 2012, we…
Book Recommendations for Your Keiki—from Preschool Through Eighth Grade, Plus a Little Something for Mom and Dad. These books and many others for all ages are available at your public library or you can place a request for titles. You…
Baked Chicken Tenders Ingredients 1 packet Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing and Seasoning mix 2 cups nonfat Greek yogurt 1 cup low-fat buttermilk 20 ounces fresh chicken tenders 1 cup whole-wheat bread crumbs Sliced almonds 1 teaspoon garlic powder Pepper Olive oil cooking spray…
Sara Lee Frozen Pound Cake is versatile enough to be used to make something simple for the family or something a little more elaborate when company comes over.
Breakfast Pizza Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter Chopped onion Chopped green pepper Chopped Canadian bacon 1 12-inch prepared pizza crust 8 eggs, beaten Ground black pepper Pace Picante sauce 2 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (about 1/2 cup) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves…
Book Recommendations for Your Keiki—from Preschool Through Eighth Grade, Plus a Little Something for Mom and Dad. These books and many others for all ages are available at your public library or you can place a request for titles. You…
Book Recommendations for Your Keiki—from Preschool Through Eighth Grade, Plus a Little Something for Mom and Dad. These books and many others for all ages are available at your public library or you can place a request for titles. You…
Ages 2+ Potty Palooza: A Step-by-Step Guide to Using a PottyBy Rachel Gordon, Illustrated by Sarah Bergmann Huge milestones we celebrated were when our daughters' binkies “broke” and the day we traveled outside the house without 10 diapers, a…
✔ Tip No. 1: Plan Quality Time and Make a Few Memories Determine how many days and/or weeks your children will have off and plan some quality time with them. Stay home and hang out or plan a fun…
Everyone can succeed at math. Parents can help their children master math and dispel the notion that math is difficult by “talking math” with children as they use it in everyday activities whether it be shopping, cooking or dining…
Fortunately, my daughters enjoy being involved in various sports and are pretty active kids. They don't grumble (too much) when I shut the TV off and tell them to “get outside and play.” They would probably say I don't let…
Experts recommend 60 minutes of active play each day to keep keiki and teens fit, healthy and happy. Sound daunting? It needn't be. Experts and parents share tips on how to keep kids on the move and having fun,…
February 1 Chinese New Year's Celebration Children's Discovery Center Ages 3 to 10Saturday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Celebrate the Year of the Horse with special activities and a lion dance performance by the Quo Min Tang Physical Cultural…
The new "Fun, Sun and Trolley Run" package at the Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk makes this resort the perfect place for a family staycation. The package includes beach gear for two, unlimited rides on the Waikiki trolley, an in-room pizza and a…
Awesome book recommendations for your keiki—from Preschool through Eighth grade— Plus a little something for mom and dad. Some titles are available in eformats. These books and many others for all ages are available at your public library or you…
Meet the winners of our 2014 Cover Kids Search! You voted for them! Out of hundreds of entries, here are our 2014 Cover Kids and runners up. 2014 Cover Kids Will be featured on the cover of HONOLULU Family…
1. The Original Toy Company wood shape shifter, $5.95, Thinker Toys, Kahala Mall, 735-5442.2. Felt headband, $12, Petit at the Royal, The Royal Hawaiian: A Luxury Collection Resort, 921-2125.3. Animal Crayons, $7.50 for a six-piece set, Up and Riding,…
Photos: Karen DB Photography Nothing beats tradition, but sometimes you need to spice things up, especially when you're trying to expand the repertoire of picky little palates. In lieu of turkey or ham this holiday, consider adding a few new…
Exposure to germs helps to strengthen kids' immune systems. But is there a limit to dirtiness? This past summer, Lilinoe Tui, age 2, visited her family's farm, where she touched animals and played in the dirt with her cousins.…
NUTRITION Get your kids to eat their veggies! (Corn and potatoes do not count. Nutritionally, these are starches more than vegetables). Vegetables are loaded with the nutrients essential to the functioning of a healthy immune system. If your…
The search for the perfect gift can be a daunting task for parents as the holiday season nears. Consider this an opportunity to give the gift of learning that will last throughout the year. Educational toys and games are…
The sound of nostalgic holiday tunes, the smell of fresh pine, peppermint, cinnamon and gingerbread, the taste of eggnog, hot cocoa and freshly baked cookies and the joy of decking the halls, trimming the tree and watching your children giggle…
It's a fact of parenthood. Your youngest will always want whatever your older one has. From sweets to toys to field trips, you've worked hard to keep everything even. But when it came to education, your daughter definitely had the…
Ship Ahoy Mission Space Hungry Caterpillar A Wild Adventure Invitation
Invitation: Mission control sets the launch date, then count down until the celebration begins. Web Exclusive: Download space-themed templates of invitations, food labels, favor tags and game signs. Décor: Gaze into the night sky and spot…
Ship AhoyParty Planning Tips
Photos: Karen DB Photography Invitation: The adventure begins as your guests are invited to find their way to the fun. Décor: Imagine a band of pirates have staked their claim on your territory. Red, black and white stripes,…
Décor: A tribute to Eric Carle’s iconic illustrations frame your plush environment, so all your little caterpillar friends are comfy, cozy and right at home. Red, blue, yellow, green and purple watercolor dots, and a few dangling accents…
Invitation: Whimsical jungle animals and prints beckon the wild (child) to party. Decor: Earth tones—wood, fauna, burlap, animal prints and a few lion, tigers and bears, oh my! Web Exclusive: Download jungle-themed templates of invitations, food labels, favor tags…
1. Plan ahead and select the party date and time. Begin planning three months prior to the date. According to Aubrey Figuera from Savoir Faire Events Hawaii, people tend to overspend because they make last-minute decisions and pay…
Décor: A canopy of bright sheers blowing in the wind, garlands, pompoms and flowers seem to dangle from the clouds. Toadstools, faux grass and floral table settings set the tone for a magical experience. Invitation: Calling all pixies. Join with…
Photos: Karen DB Photography From food to entertainment to great locations beyond your backyard, here is a closer look at the special services offered by some of our advertisers to make your next party planning easier.
