When we asked Ensen last year whether he wanted to give soccer a try this spring, Kelly and I anxiously awaited his response. After all, our attempts to get him into kendo faded as he seemed more interested in…
Something interesting happened over the winter break. I'm not naming names, but a certain 5 1/2 –year-old whose name rhymes with “Benson” turned into a gaming fanatic, addicted to playing Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga on our Wii.…
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…
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…
It's absolutely crazy to think that 2013 is here! Where did the time go? Why does the New Year always seem to arrive so quickly? Like many of you, reflecting back on the year confirms it certainly was a busy…
There are so many things to be thankful for this holiday season; it would be difficult to list them all. However, the one thing that stands out is Ensen and Avery's understanding of compassion and genuine feelings of kindness…
I'm on vacation! It's a phrase I rarely ever use as a busy public relations executive where the work never seems to end, but boy does it feel good to say it. I'm on vacation! For the next two and…
Don't intentionally expose your children to any of the media regarding this tragedy. If your child learns of the incident today or in the next few days, listen attentively to his or her feelings and thoughts. Stay calm. Say…
This year, give the gift of more family time together. By giving an annual membership or season pass to your fam's favorite outings, you'll be providing opportunities for year-round fun. Here's a few I think would make great gifts for…
And the Cover Kids Are … Congratulations to all our 2013 entrants! We had so many cute kids with such great personalities this year, that we selected not only five Cover Kids based on online and judges votes, but seven…
We know it's important to eat a balanced diet, complete with a variety of vegetables chock full of essential nutrients that keep us healthy. Our parents explained this to us and our grandparents repeated the mantra. Now, Kelly and I,…
Enjoy the hustle and bustle this holiday season and get organized. Here are three storage and organization solutions that will help make your life easier.
Parenting involves a lot of dirty work. You know, diaper explosions, toddler meal catastrophes, mucous suctioning, etc. The list goes on. Every once in a while there comes the chance to get your hands dirty, literally, that's actually enjoyable. And…
Winter in Hawaii usually brings cooler weather and evokes visions of Santa in aloha wear, plenty of presents under the Christmas tree and happy, warm fuzzies. Not to burst your happy bubble, but our friends at the State of Hawaii…
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…
Imagine the benefits of having friends who cook gourmet fare for a living and everyday meals for their families? We asked three local chefs who are also daddies to each share a family-favorite dish. Fred DeAngelo, chef/owner, Ola Restaurant, Turtle…