Keiki Snack: Strawberr-Wee Fruit Leather
Strawberries and honey combine for a kid-favorite fruity snack without artificial ingredients.
"O" Cookies
A crunchy-sweet no-bake cookieIngredients:0 c (Cup) nut butter (almond, peanut or sunflower) 0 c (Cup) rice syrup 4 c (Cup) O's cereal (you can use whatever "O"-type cereal you like) Instructions:1. Place the nut butter and rice syrup in a…
Recipe: Summer Rolls
Summer Rolls Ingredients Lettuce, torn into small strips Bean sprouts Mint leaves Vermicelli noodles, cooked according to directions Shrimp, boiled, deveined and sliced in half or roasted pork Rice paper Instructions Dip rice paper in water, remove and shake off excess water.…
Pumpkin Pie Muffins
Pumpkin Pie MuffinsFor a nutritious breakfast or a snack, these muffins are as yummy as they are healthy.Ingredients:1 c (Cup) all-purpose flour 0 c (Cup) whole-wheat pastry flour 1 c (Cup) granulated sugar 1 t (Teaspoon) baking soda 1 t…
Family-Friendly Calendar of Events
Feathered DiscoveriesPhoto courtesy of Bishop MuseumLet's Party!Windward MallSpelling BeeShop a LeaHawaiian Monk SealsPhoto by Sherie Char Next Month: Dazzles 2011Grow Hawaii Festival
Kids’ Club Giveaways
Halloween Fun Join the Fraggle gang in three frightfully delightful episodes–just in time for Halloween. Fraggle Rock: Scared Silly ($14.98, Lionsgate Home Entertainment) features three ghostly episodes: “Terrible Tunnel,” “Scared Silly” and “A Dark and Stormy Night.” Fire-Breathing Action…
Keiki Craft
Supplies: • 1 package of trading cards(different types to choose from)• Color markers• PencilOptional items: Embellishments (stickers, stamps, acrylic paint, watercolor paint) Directions: 1. Have your keiki draw on one side of the trading card with the markers. He or she can…
Roller Coaster Ride
Having a baby is one of the most emotional times you will ever experience. Throughout your pregnancy and in the coming months you will likely continue to feel a range of emotions. Hormonal Changes Your hormones have been preparing your…
Win This!
Send an e-mail to editor@islandfamilymagazine.com and indicate which item you would like to enter to win. Include your name and contact information. Deadline is Nov. 9, 2010.
Web Savvy
Although I'm not a “teckie,” I know how to surf the Internet and maneuver through the World Wide Web. In this day and age, it is important to be a little Web savvy, especially if you have a home-based and/or…
Picture Perfect
Our children are only certain ages once and their “firsts” are just that. How do you capture these moments without taking a “how to” course on photographing wiggly, whiney, hyper, not-in-the-mood, short-attention-span children? We asked four local experts for advice…
2010 Private School Guide
Private schools offer an alternative to public schools. Not every private school is the best fit for every child. No one knows your child as well as you do and there are quite a few things you need to consider…
Does Accreditation Matter?
It's not only your child who gets evaluated in the private-school system. Schools themselves get put through the wringer on a regular basis. The accreditation seal is an important factor to consider when applying to private schools, says the Hawaii…
Applying to Private School
August: Start Your Search Most schools advise parents to start at least a year in advance. By August, start a list of potential schools for the next school year. Off the top of your head, you might be able to…