I'm not sure when I became a techno dinosaur, but it was somewhere between my daughters' births and their entrance this year into fourth grade. I spent 30 minutes recently trying to figure out how to work Face Time, only…
I'm trying to recall the last time I had a legitimate tan that covered more than 50 percent of my body. Nothing in recent memory comes to mind. Honestly, the last time was probably back in high school when my…
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…
PHOTOS: MARC SCHECHTER Morning showers did not deter the unveiling of the new Lani Moo Keiki Corner exhibit at the Honolulu Zoo today. School children don rain jackets and trash bags as they made their way through the Keiki Zoo…
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…
University of Hawai‘i baseball games are very family friendly, and affordable. Here are our tips for the ballpark.
Can a bar of soap get dirty? A rather silly question, but one I like to bring up in light-hearted conversations to see how people respond. Think about it. If I were a gambling man (which I'm not), I'd bet…
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.…
As much as Kelly and I enjoy cooking at home, we equally savor the opportunity to check out a hot, new restaurant or return to an old haunt for a delicious meal. Dining out is exciting as it's a…
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…
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…
Childhood Trauma Resource Guide The following is a list of local organizations that provide counseling and support for families affected by traumatic events. Family Peace Center (PACT) 832-0855, pacthawaii.org Catholic Charities Hawaii 535-0158, catholiccharitieshawaii.org Child and Family…
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,…
It has been said many times that you're likely to find inspiration in the most unlikely places. I must say from personal experience, this is very true. I think I speak for everyone when I say that at some…
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…