Crispy Crab Wontons with Sweet Chili Sauce6 Ingredients to a Chinese-Food FavoriteIngredients:1 (Unit) blocks cream cheese (softened) 1 (Unit) package imitation crab 1 (Unit) pack of won ton pi 0 c (Cup) chopped green onion oz (Ounce) Juice of one…
Lollipop Candied ApplesA Miniature Twist on a Sweet ClassicIngredients: (Unit) 4-inch lollipop sticks (Unit) Melon-ball scooper (Unit) Granny Smith apples (one apple makes about 8 mini apples) (Unit) Chocolate/vanilla/caramel meltable chips (microwavable chips) (Unit) Chopped macadamia nuts or peanuts and…
Mini Pineapple Upside-Down CakesThe perfect cakes for grazing at a partyIngredients:1 (Unit) box yellow cake mix 1 (Unit) light or dark brown sugar 1 (Unit) sticks butter (melted) 1 (Unit) cans crushed pineapple (drain juice and put to the side)…
Congratulations to the following kids who entered our January 2011 e-newsletter giveaway! Each won a $100 gift certificate from Quick Stars Tutoring! Xander Xander Isaac Isaac Riley Riley Ryen Ryen
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Bath & Body Works Hawaii Jennifer Thomas Ala Moana CenterHawaii’s Bath & Body Works countdown began on Sunday, May 1, with a store blessing that brought tears to the eyes of the management staff. Special guests, including VIP family and…
Bunny Bop!From the award-winning creator of The Big Comfy Couch comes a whimsical Web series featuring kids in bunny suits: Bunny Bop! Aimed at preschool-age toddlers, the five-minute episodes each tell a "Bunny Tale" and feature Buddy Bunny and his…
Photo Gallery: My Island Family and Me April 2011
Biz Kid$Biz Kid$ teaches children how to make and manage money. Produced by the creators of the Emy Award-winning series Bill Nye the Science Guy, Biz Kid$ stresses the importance of saving, budgeting, investing and giving back to the community.…
Movement & Coordination The reflexes they had just after birth start to disappear as babies this age gain more control over their movements and interact more with the people and things around them. What Can My Baby Do? During…
A mere 7.3 percent of the state's public kindergarten classrooms had a majority of their students fully engaged and ready to learn on the first day of school, according to the 2010-2011 Hawaii State School Readiness Assessment. “Before age…
Local Traffic OnlyThe Big Chase Register for the Kids' Club online by visiting our Join Our Kids' Club page or by filling out the form on page 37 of the April 2011 issue of Island Family Magazine.
Ivy Loves to Give, by Freya Blackwood Princess Says Goodnight, by Naomi Howland, illustrated by David Small Pirate Mom, by Deborah Underwood, illustrated by Stephen Gilpin The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester, by Barbara O’Connor NERDS: National Espionage, Rescue, and…
Effective Discipline Through the Ages Ages 3 to 5 As your child grows and begins to understand the connection between actions and consequences, make sure you start communicating the rules of your family's home.Explain to kids what you expect of…
Womb to World For nine months, your baby was nurtured in the ideal sensory world of the womb. From this calm environment, your baby emerged into our busy, sensory world. At birth, human babies are less mature than almost any…
The Building Blocks for Early Learning Visit any toy store and you'll find rows upon rows of “educational” products with electronic lights and sounds, yet the humble building block can be just as entertaining and teach children many valuable lessons.…
Help save Japan this weekend, Saturday, April 9, 2011. Attend the With Aloha fundraiser for the Tohoku University Hospital-Japan Relief Fund from 5-9 p.m. at Pagoda Restaurant and Banquet Facilities. Tickets are $50 presale and $60 at the door. Enjoy…
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CO Poster In an effort to raise awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide in the home, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) held a poster contest for middle-school students in which the students designed posters on carbon monoxide…
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Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dr. Seuss’s classic Green Eggs and HamIngredients:0 c (Cup) fully-cooked ham (cup finely chopped) 4 (Unit) 1/2-inch-thick slices soft white sandwich bread (crusts removed ) 2 T (Tablespoon) butter (softened ) 0 c (Cup) frozen…
Become a Kids' Club member & win these DVDs! Barney Play DateThomas Play Date To enter, mail in the form on page 34 of the March 2011 issue of Island Family magazine.
Four-Leaf Clover Pin Four-Leaf Clover PinSupplies: • One 3-inch-by-3-inch light green foamie sheet or glitter green foamie sheet• One 1-inch-by-1-inch red foamie sheet• One 1-inch pin back (gold or silver)• Fine-tip black markerTools: • Pencil/pen• Sharp scissors• Low-temperature glue gun•…
Summer is right around the corner. Don't let your kids waste eight to 10 weeks moping around the house watching TV. It's a precious time to get ahead in school or enrich their lives with things there isn't time to…
Kelly Monaco Every spring, like a rite of passage, scores of families await the envelopes with letters letting them know whether or not their children have been accepted into the schools of their choice. Whether they're regarding admissions to colleges…
Summer may be a few months away, but, for many, planning is in full swing. Enrich Your Child's Summer Some families may be scheduling fun-filled vacations; others will choose to frolic on the beaches close to home. With almost 10…
The Hawaii State Spelling BeeSpelling is a fundamental skill students learn at an early age. It is the basic foundation in schools, but also an essential part in life. Without letters, we wouldn't have words. Without words, we wouldn't have…
Many Anxieties and Fears Are Normal Anxieties, Fears & PhobiasFeeling anxious in a particularly uncomfortable situation never feels very good. However, with kids, such feelings are not only normal, they're also necessary. Dealing with anxieties can prepare young people to…
Kama‘aina means “child of the land.” For local boys Ray Sanborn and Mark Nishiyama, creating Kama‘aina Kids, a company designed to cater to the children of Hawaii, was a dream come true. Twenty-four years ago, the two ran youth programs…
Kennedy and Payton Like most parents, I want my children to eat well and be healthy, so when my daughter Kennedy began eating solid food, I fed her lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. When she was ready for…
Enter and Win $25,000 Discovery Education and 3M are searching for America's Top Young Scientist. One gifted middle-school student will win the coveted title, $25,000, a trip from Discovery Student Adventures and a cool prize trophy. For more information…
2011 aio Hawaii State Spelling Bee Champion Christopher Kim Hawaii Spelling winnerChristopher Kim, of Maui Waena Intermediate School, with mom, Esther Kim. Photo by Sherie CharDistrict-Level Spelling Bee Winners School-Level Spelling Bee Winners Central Oahu: Aiea Intermediate School Alexis Repolio…
Scripps National Spelling Bee provides these 10 tips to spelling superstardom: 1. For inspiration, watch the documentary Spellbound on family movie night. 2. Keep a “great words” journal for every new and interesting word that you find. 3. Designate a…
Chocolate Raspberry Mousse PieA decadent treat to satisfy your chocolate cravingIngredients:1 (Unit) can Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk (12 fluid ounces) 2 (Unit) large egg yolks 2 c (Cup) Nestle Tollhouse Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels (12-ounce package) 1 (Unit) container frozen whipped…
Chocolate Chip Cookie HeartsShare these festive and classic cookies with your loved ones. Ingredients:2 c (Cup) all-purpose flour 1 t (Teaspoon) baking soda 1 t (Teaspoon) salt 1 c (Cup) butter, softened (2 sticks) 0 c (Cup) granulated sugar 0…
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Live Television Broadcast:2011 Scripps National Spelling Bee Cheer on Christopher Kim, the 2011 aio Hawaii State Spelling Bee, as he competes for the national title. Here is the television schedule for the 2011 Scripps National Spelling Bee: 2011 Scripps…
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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, my head is filled with the melodic tune of “My Favorite Things,” from The Sound of Music—in my own words. Sweet thoughtful notes and hand painted pictures, dogs wagging tails and warm hugs…
Vegetable Garden “Dirt” Cups with Ranch DipEncourage your child to eat their veggies by making them fun to eat. Ingredients:2 c (Cup) pumpernickel pretzels or dark-corn-chip crumbs 2 c (Cup) Hidden Valley Ranch Light Dressing (Unit) Variety of vegetables for…
Ingredients 6 Organic Valley Stringles string cheese1 cup carrots, cut into matchsticks or shredded3 tablespoons cilantro or parsley, chopped4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice2 teaspoons olive oilBlack pepper, freshly ground Instructions Shred cheese.Toss with carrots, cilantro or parsley, lemon juice and olive…
Baby EmporiumHappy Birthday, Baby (Emporium) Baby Emporium turns 7 years old this month and it would like to sale-a-brate! Don't miss the great deals at Baby Emporium. Get 20 percent off any item. Bring in the ad on page 13…
Hawaii Spelling Bee Hawaii's keiki are buzzing with excitement. Their beloved state spelling bee competition has been saved from cancellation. Many teachers, parents and students feared that the era of Hawaii's State Spelling Bee would end when the title sponsor…
