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The aio Hawaii State Spelling Bee

The last time I attended a spelling bee, I was in it.Actually, I was in my class qualifying spelling bee where I failed to correctly spell mosquitoey. The winning word was triceratops. I indignantly noted in my diary, "That was…

Cooking Healthier in Hawaii

Cooking at home is one of the most rewarding things a family can do together for a number of reasons. Not only is it an incredible way to bond and inspire creativity, it allows you to control what your family…

How to Set a Leprechaun Trap

I walked into Luca's room the other day to find a long, winding path of blocks that began at the door, went under his bed, and led to a box of tiny LEGO tools. I knew what it was without…

Out & About in February, March and April

LION DANCE PHOTO: WES FUNAI. OTHER PHOTOS: CHILDRENS DISCOVERY CENTER   CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONAGES 3 TO 10Children's Discovery CenterFeb. 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Celebrate the Year of the Snake with special activities and a lion dance and performance…

School Lockdowns: A Parent's Perspective

Police search for the suspect at Ala Moana Beach Park Wednesday. Photo: Hawaii News Now By now we've all heard about yesterday's situation with the escaped murder suspect in downtown Honolulu. Thankfully, he was caught last night, and nobody was…

Gnome Catapult

This Gnome Catapult was one of the first crafts I pinned on Pinterest long ago. The kids and I made it right away and had a lot of fun. They rediscovered it the other day and made up new games.…

Good Reads: February 2013

Book Recommendations for Your Keiki—from Preschool Through Eighth Grade, Plus a Little Something for Mom and Dad. Ethnic and Cultural Reads Looking to incorporate a little ethnic and cultural education this holiday season? Here are some recommendations the whole family…

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