RevoluSun Imagine having a hand in creating a cleaner, healthier future for your children. How about making the world a better place in which to live and saving thousands of dollars of your hard-earned income each year with one decision?…
How a sense of time develops0 to 2 “I GO NOW!” Be Consistent For the first six months or so, consistent, responsive interactions with parents help babies make order out of chaos and organize themselves. Reading and responding to babies'…
Learning, Play & Your 4- to 7- Month-Old What Babies Are Learning By 4 months old, your baby has learned to recognize you and familiar caregivers, focus and pay attention to things, and actively engage your attention. Your infant will…
after-school programs After-School Programs What are your kids doing after the school bell rings? For working parents, figuring out where kids go after school can be a challenge. Depending on a child's age and maturity, you may need to arrange…
Battling the Butterflies As with any new or potentially unsettling situation—like starting school for the first time or entering a new grade or new school—allow kids time to adjust. Remind them that everyone feels a little nervous about the first…
Helen and her girls It seems that summer is slipping away too fast. My daughters are enjoying the challenges of two great summer-school courses—Techno Scribes, a writing class that aims to ignite creativity through the use of technology, and Reading…
Sweet and Salty Popcorn-Pretzel Sticks These sweet and salty popcorn-pretzel snacks are ready in a snap. Ingredients: 6 (Unit) large pretzel rods 6 T (Tablespoon) peanut butter 3 c (Cup) popped popcorn 1 (Unit) package sugar sprinkles 0 c (Cup)…
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Watermelon Berry SlushTry these kid-approved, healthy slushes.Ingredients:4 c (Cup) cubed, seeded watermelon 10 oz (Ounce) frozen raspberries 12 oz (Ounce) sparkling mineral water Instructions:1. Place watermelon in a single layer in shallow pan; freeze until firm.2. Remove from freezer and…
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Print the coupons belowand bring them into save BIG on school supplies! Composition Book for 25 cents Bazic Filler Paper for 25 cents Come by our two locations: Kakaako 450 Cooke St. - 524-8770 Mon. - Fri., 7 a.m. -…
Father's Day Contest Congratulations to all the great dads who won our Father's Day Contest! 10 grand prize winners will receive 4-day passes to Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii. 4 runners up will get a $50 gift card to Romano's Macaroni…
Paul Brown Hawaii is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. While hairstyles have changed throughout the decades, the company’s mission remains the same. “It's all about our clients,” says Paul Brown (pictured right). “Our ultimate goal is to ensure complete…
Read Summertime provides the well-deserved break needed for our children to rest, recuperate and engage in fun-filled family activities. Parents might find it challenging to balance the R&R of summer break with enriching, fun and quality learning opportunities, but the…
go! Summer is here, the kids are out of school and it's time for that well-deserved family vacation. A popular choice is to enjoy a fun-filled holiday just a short hop away on a Neighbor Island, where you can visit…
Talk to Kids Here are some helpful tips on how to start a conversation and help your child open up to you about his or her feelings. These tips are based on developmental levels and capabilities.Infants and Toddlers Talk frequently…
I had a dollarOlivia goes to VeniceI Choose YouGeorge Washington's Spythe ghostwild man island500 places to take your kids These books and many others for all ages are available at your public library or you can place a request for…
Giraffe Supplies: One 3/4-inch-by-1-inch cork stopper Two craft sticks (popsicle sticks) Two clothespins Two pins with ball-shaped heads Orange paint Brown/tan paint Orange cardstock Tools: Oval punch Paint brush Tacky glue Craft knife (Use only with adult supervision) Giraffe Directions:1.…
How to Call 911 One of the challenges of being a parent is arming your kids with the skills to handle the obstacles life presents. Teaching them how to use 911 in an emergency could be one of the simplest…
Mexican LasagnaA Latin twist on a traditional favoriteIngredients:1 (Unit) can Campbell's Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup 0 c (Cup) milk 1 (Unit) package fajita seasoning mix 1 lb (Pound) ground beef 1 (Unit) can Campbell's Condensed Golden Mushroom Soup 0 c…
Spice up your meal and try this Mexican-inspired, layered treat.
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Pagoda Hotel "Surrounded by dramatic koi ponds and a tranquil Japanese garden, the Pagoda Floating Restaurant and teahouses offer a unique and relaxing dining experience like no other. Featuring a blend of Asian, Western and Hawaiian flavors, our award-winning buffets…
Congratulations to the winners of ourApril 2011 Baby Goody Giveaway! Lisa
Mobile Gamer GuysSelected as one of the Best Party on Wheels by HONOLULU Magazine editors! Mobile Gamer Guys692-2729mobilegamerguys.com Mobile Gamer Guys Each Mobile Gamer Guys bus is self-powered and equipped with eight Xbox 360 game stations and wallmounted LCD monitors.…
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Make your next Birthday Party a Blast! We have FUN Down to a Science! Mad Science offers a large selection of after-school, preschool, summer and vacation programs, workshops, special events and birthday parties. From entertaining educational programs to educational entertainment,…
Photo by Karen DB Photography Karen DB PhotographyFor birthdays, graduation parties, invitations and more, Karen, of Karen DB Photography, is the perfect photographer to call on for any photography service you need! With a love for life and a photo-journalistic…
Jungle River Mini Golf 98-1101 Moanalua Rd. Pearlridge Shopping Center Aiea, Hawaii 96701 Phone: 808.488.8808 jungleriverminigolf.com Hours of Operation Open daily Sunday - Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Closed: Thanksgiving…
Ice Palace Ice Palace Hawaii Skate on ice in paradise! You bring the guests. Ice Palace will do the rest! Tired of going to the same old places to celebrate your birthday? Bring a group of your friends and…
Honolulu ScreamerKid's Birthday Parties at Honolulu Screamer's Water Adventure are oceans of fun! You and your child will have the best party ever and best of all no stress! Take the hassle out and leave it to Screamer's to take…
Chuck E. Cheese Pearl City: 455-1448 Honolulu: 851-7400 chuckecheese.com Chuck E. Cheese Coupon For fabulous, fun parties, go to a local favorite that o ers some of the best values in town! Celebrate with food, games, prizes, rides and…
Bounce Houses 4 Kids808.456.9896 or 808.254.4574http://www.bh4k.com/ Bounce Houses 4 Kids HawaiiInflatable jumps are a national leader in children's entertainment. Bounce Houses 4 Kids specializes in the bouncer business. Its sole focus is to de-liver the best bounce house experience. Un-like…
Bay View Mini-Putt and Zipline is a clean, family-friendly, outdoor miniature golf facility located in Kaneohe. BVMPZ is an ideal party venue for celebrating all types of special occasions, including birthdays and graduations. BVMPZ features two 18-hole courses, a snack…
Congratulations to Aaliyah, who entered our April 2011 e-newsletter giveaway! She won a FREE Party Package from Outdoor Cinema Hawaii! Aaliyah - Contest Winner
Father's Day Contest Thank you for entering the Island Family Father's Day Contest. Your entry has been submitted successfully.Remember, voting starts on May 28 and lasts through June 10 (11:59 p.m.), so vote often and tell your family and friends…
Hawaiian Eye Center As parents, we often find ourselves caring for our children as well as our aging parents. Taking care of our vision is just as important as eating healthy and exercising daily. But when it comes to seniors,…
Friendship Book Supplies: • Two 4¼-inch-by-21/8-inch tags (#30005438) • Five to seven pieces of 2-inch-by-4-inch cardstock for pages • Four 4½-inch-by-2¼-inch printed papers for covers • ¼-inch hole punch • One 8-inch colored wire for ring • Three inches of…
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iMath Happiness and success are basic goals parents have in raising their children. Parents provide the tools, support and encouragement for their children to thrive. A solid education is essential, but, in today's competitive global environment, it seems that education…
Each year, it gets more difficult to throw an affordable, memorable party for the kids, especially when guest lists expand to include school, after-school and enrichment pals, not to mention more sophisticated tastes and greater expectations. So where do you…
One of the best things about living in Hawaii is that our keiki can play outdoors year-round! Naturally, the beach is a perfect place to learn for all ages. An expedition to the beach with your keiki offers a wonderful…
social development It's important to consider your child's age when developing expectations for socialization. Here are some milestones to guide you. Please keep in mind that kids develop at different paces.Infants and ToddlersInfants are already developing social skills. Your interactions…
Alien Invasion Alien Invasion Ben and his friends are challenged more than ever in Ben 10: Ultimate Alien Power Struggle as he returns to the Null Void prison to settle an old score. Cartoon Network’s two-disc DVD set ($19.97) features…
Preschool A Sick Day by Amos McGee, by Philip C. Stead, illustrated by Erin E. Stead Kindergarten Kekoa and the Egg Mystery, by Tia Monteaux Walls First to Second Grade You Read to Me, I’ll Read to You: Very Short…
