Christi Young When I started working with HONOLULU Family magazine, my oldest daughter was just about to turn 2, the iPhone 4 was the peak of smartphone technology and a 28-year-old in San Francisco had just launched a newfangled app…
Courtesy of Waikīkī Aquarium Lucky we live Hawai‘i. We have the best beaches right on our doorstep and the warm weather to enjoy them. But, “I’m bored,” is something all parents get used to hearing, even in Honolulu. And, sometimes…
Photo: Karen DB Photography MATERIALS Flowers: Strawberries, yellow bell pepper slices, cherry tomato and kamaboko fishcake. Stems: Celery, cucumber and nori. Soak celery and cucumber sticks in cool water overnight to make them curl. Butterflies: Use a flower cookie cutter,…
Thinkstock Editor’s Note: When I was little, I wanted to be in advertising when I grew up. Really. I have a 4th grade class report to prove it. That was after I got over my ambitions of being Wonder Woman’s…
HONOLULU Family is planning our first ever fun run and your school could benefit. Sign up now! Fun-Run Lace up your shoes and get ready for the HONOLULU Family Fun Run on August 5 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. This fun…
Photo: Ashley de Coligny The Cat in the Hat at Barnes & Noble Booksellers. The store offers free story times every Saturday around 11 a.m.. sometimes with costumed character appearances. Editor's Note: Times were updated in March 2016. Parents, how…
Say “hello” to the new honolulufamily.com. We’ve launched our new website with even more events, articles and resources to help your family learn, play, cook and make the most of your time together. Now it’s time to celebrate. Join us for…
Click here for the 2018 Summer Programs Guide. Photo: Karen DB Photography The first official day of spring this year is March 20. So, it may feel strange to be talking about the summer before Spring Break. But application forms…
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Four beautiful flowers that will draw butterflies to your backyard.
This weekend we joined the Littlest Co-op at the Ala Moana Farmer's Market. The Littlest Co-op is a group of children who sell homegrown plants and learn about business. In order to participate, the work needs to be done by…
Moms are about to take over Kakaako. The second Mom Made Market event in Hawaii brings together more than 50 local designers, jewelry makers and other small businesses largely run by local mothers for a weekend of shopping, networking and…
Discover hidden trails, tucked-away huts and thousands of plants at this Mānoa oasis.
Photo: Lavonne Leong Editor's Note: In 2019, Spalding House was closed to the public and the historic building went on the market. If you are interested in visiting other museums, read Our Guides to Family Sunday at the Honolulu Museum…
Photo: Lavonne Leong Where: Kualoa Ranch, a working cattle ranch and farm that offers ATV, horseback, zipline, land and boat tours in Windward O‘ahu. Who: Two families with five kids, ages 4 through 13. When: A holiday Monday, from early…
Photo: Thinkstock Editor’s Note: Do kids today know what dioramas are? When I was in school, I had to make at least two a year, creating little scenes out of cardboard and Play Doh for book reports, history lessons and almost…