Everybody loves a good party or luau. Whether you're celebrating your child's first birthday or planning a Sweet 16 celebration, fun for the boy or girl of the hour is the goal.Here are tips and ideas to make your next…
When I realized my my son, Kennedy, was a picky eater, I was a little out of my element. You see, I've always considered myself a “good eater,” which is a polite way of saying I consume just about anything…
By Ashley de Coligny Hi. My name's Ashley, and I'm a mom in Honolulu. I have a 2-year-old and a 4-year-old. A boy and a girl, so I'm done. Pau already. Closing up shop. Kidding aside, my kids rock my…
Brighter days are ahead for kids' summer fashions. Poppin' primaries and pastels in playful prints are making a color splash on and off shore.
All too often, kamaaina families get so caught up in the daily grind of school, work, homework, chores and sports that months go by without a moment to remind ourselves why we're so “lucky we live Hawaii.” It is our…
We live in Honolulu: the happiest city, the city with the third-lowest crime rate and cleanest air in America. Mix in blue skies, balmy air, trade winds and some of the world's best beaches and you have a recipe for…
Home-cooked meals are optimal, but sometimes a busy parent needs options, like healthy take out. It's easy to resort to familiar haunts that don't typically offer much in the way of variety and good nutrition. With a little research and…
Fresh air, exercise and family time are combined into one for the family that bikes together. A bike ride on a sunny day entices kids and adults alike, providing a healthy way for parents to unwind on a Saturday afternoon…
The Nakamoto family is no stranger to the Spelling Bee. This year, Taggart, a sixth-grader from Konawaena Middle School on the Big Island, won the 2012 aio Hawaii State Spelling Bee on March 24. But he's just the latest Nakamoto…
Nothing is better than snuggling with my daughters and a good book (post baths) prior to bedtime. Our weekly pilgrimage to the neighborhood libraries provides great options for them to read on their own and for us to read fun…
The summer programs at La Pietra Hawaii School for Girls offers an exciting mix of courses for girls entering grade 5 to 8 that will challenge and inspire the young ladies in your life. Leadership I and IIThese courses are…
Web Exclusive Mothers often put everyone else's needs ahead of their own. Why not treat your mom to a glamorous session with Mapuana Reed Photography? It's the perfect time to capture that mother-daughter moment on film, or bring in your…
11th Annual Jamba Juice Keiki Fun Run May 5, 7 a.m.Ages 3 to 13 Children 3 to 13 years old race 500 meters and receive a T-shirt, a medal and participation in a fun, healthy activity. Enjoy balloon animals, bounce-house…
I must have been a party planner in a past life. The thought of pulling together the ultimate party guide for this issue seemed daunting at first, but I quickly found my groove and the inspirational ideas (more than we…
