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Creativity For The Win!

Artistic creativity. Kids are chock-full of it. Whether you've got an up-and-coming artist, photographer, or videographer in your family, here's their chance to show off their skills. There are a handful of fun art contests going on now, with opportunities…

Looking for More Family Fun?

We're always looking for the best events and activities for your entire family online!  Every week, we round up five family-friendly events for your weekend on honolulufamily.com's Weekend Guide. But subscribers to our free weekly e-Newsletter receive even more events,…

3-D Photo Valentine’s Day Card

Materials: A camera Photo editing software (I used Lightroom to edit and the Photogene app to add the text) Lollipops - flat ones will work better Construction paper X-Acto or utility knife Glue Directions: Take a few shots, look at…

We Tried It: Jumping in to Keiki Parkour

Photo: Ashley de Coligny I'll admit, I had to Google “parkour” before starting this blog post. When I heard about the new Keiki Parkour classes being held at Kapi‘olani Park, I was intrigued, but I wasn't familiar with the term.…

Keiki Art Workshops

Got a budding Picasso in your family? Get your kids in touch with their creative sides with one of these children's art workshops.Art ExploriumOpen for just a couple months now, this non-profit organization in Kaimuki holds open studio hours, so…

How To Raise A Well-Behaved Child

Let's face it: none of us likes to admit we might be wrong, or God forbid, making mistakes disciplining and raising our children. The fact is, parenting is the biggest responsibility we will ever take on in our lives, and,…

Valentine's Day Snacks for Classmates

When Luca was in preschool, we were asked to bring dairy-free and nut-free snacks in order to keep his classmates safe. We found a way to make a cute, colorful, somewhat healthy snack that all of his classmates could enjoy.…

Homemade Candy Valentine

When Isabella was 3 her preschool teachers asked the children to make homemade Valentines for their class members. I knew Isabella would enjoy creating the first few but would not stick around to make 16. I decided to let her…

Toyota Dream Car Art Contest

Kids can draw their way to an all-expense paid trip to Japan. What would your child's fantasy car look like? Toyota Hawaii wants to know.The 7th Dream Car Art Contest is happening now. Student artists 15 years and younger are…

Staying Hydrated in Style

Celebrating the arrival of 2013 with family and friends was incredible as always, but unfortunately quite a few friends of ours spent it caring for their children who were under the weather. As noted in a previous post, December tends…

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