Learn How to Make Your Own Lei Po‘o for Lei Day
May Day is Lei Day in Hawai‘i. Find out how to make a lei po‘o, also known as a haku lei, with tips from the team at Paiko and flowers from Cindy’s Lei and Flower Shoppe.
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Homegrown Science: Make Your Own Foam Rainbow
Simple kitchen ingredients create an interactive, colorful bubbling introduction to gas.
Homegrown Science: Make a Pizza Box Solar Oven
Capture the power of the sun to make an afternoon snack or camp-worthy dessert.
Make It: Pineapple Syrup and Wrapping
Dress up a simple-to-make pineapple syrup in elegant, edible style with a covering of chocolate treats.
Art Class Made Easy: Fun and Easy Hawaiʻi Drawing Tutorials Keiki Will Love
Hawai‘i artist Karen Obuhanych teaches kids how to draw adorable lions, tiger and unicorns, oh my!
Make It: Let It Snow Photo Backdrop
Sew your own “snow scene” for a fun and playful Christmas photo op.
Party Planning Guide: No-Slumber Sleep Under
Set up pillows, plush toys and pancakes for a pajama party under the (cut-out) stars.
Homegrown Science: Rock Candy Geodes
The Science Excessive amounts of sugar mixed with water create a supersaturated solution. When heated, molecules in the solution collide and stick to one another. This crystallization process is called nucleation.…
Party Idea: Sleepover Camp
Photos: Karen DB Photography Décor Set up brightly colored tents and a picnic table full of outdoor snacks, and ask happy campers to pack their own sleeping bags and favorite stuffed animals. Our keiki had a great time at a local…
Brush Up Your Party Skills with a Colorful, Creative Way for Little Guests to Make Their Mark
A picture perfect party idea for kids.
Make It: Foaming Soap Dispenser
Photo: Karen DB Photography We love foaming soap. The suds stay on little ones hands instead of slipping into the sink and our kids like playing with bubbles every time they wash up. Hereʻs a simple way to have some…
Make It: Keiki Decorated Dishes
Photo: Karen DB PhotographySharpies, ceramic dishes and a little baking time create an adorable, handdrawn keepsake for your cupboards. Here's a way to keep your little one's drawings forever. Let them deck out ceramic plates, mugs or bowls and bake…
Try it: 3 Fun Science Experiments
Make naked eggs, rainbow towers and sparkling growing sculptures.
Make It: Valentine’s Day Play Dough
Ingredients: 2 cups water 2 cups flour 1 cup salt 4 teaspoon cream of tartar 2 tablespoons cooking oil such as canola Red food coloring Mint or peppermint extract Glitter Cupcake liners Directions: Mix the flour, salt and cream of…
Minion Valentine
Who doesn't love the cute little Minions from Despicable Me? Here's a Valentine idea suitable for girls and boys of all ages. Materials: Milano-brand cookiesPowdered sugarMilkBlue food coloringChocolate chipsCandy eyesZiploc bag Toothpicks Directions: 1. Prepare the blue icing (see below).…
Shake it Up - An Entertaining Cinco de Mayo Activity for the Kids
We are hosting a Cinco de Mayo party and thought these would be a perfect project for the kids who are coming. We plan to put a few finished maracas out, along with the materials and then let our little…
15 Holiday Stocking Stuffers Under $15
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,…
Customize these 5 downloadable party theme templates
Ship Ahoy Mission Space Hungry Caterpillar A Wild Adventure Invitation
Party Time: Mission Space
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…
Ideas for Party Themes in Honolulu
Ship AhoyParty Planning Tips
Party Time: Ship Ahoy
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,…
Party Time: Hungry Caterpillar
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…
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