2016 HONOLULU Family Holiday Giveaway
As we get ready for the holidays, we're celebrating with a few gifts for you. Enter to win one of 10 prizes including a DIY Skylander, a tiara set for little princesses, craft kits for the preschool set, a cool…
Sign Up: HONOLULU Family Volunteer Day 2017
Getting my daughter to put away her art supplies is a daily struggle. So if you told me that I would find more than 30 kids eagerly dusting,…
Who deserves the title “Best of HONOLULU Family” in 2019?
Your picks will determine the winners in our Best of HONOLULU Family 2019 feature, set for our summer issue. Plus, it’s an opportunity to honor those places that provide great service to O‘ahu families. Please note: ballots must be 66 percent completed in order…
Our Guide: Honolulu City Lights 2016
From the best bathroom to a way to avoid long wait at the keiki rides, here are our tips to navigating Honolulu City Lights. Editor's Note: This was first published in 2014 and has been refreshed to update the information…
2017 Cover Kids Winners
Cover Kids Winners banner You voted for them! This year, we received a record number of entries. With more than 700 keiki to choose from, selecting just four was a difficult decision. So, instead, HONOLULU Family and voters have chosen…
Out & About: 9 Things to Do for the Holidays 2016
Santa and reindeer November 26 Camera Christmas Carnival Take a photo with Santa, get a balloon animal, have your face painted and make festive arts and crafts. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and you'll receive a…
Becoming Moana
Fans already excited by the trailers and video teases will finally get to feel the full impact of Aulii Cravalho's big Island personality when the film opens this week. But there's substance beneath the showbiz machinery, too. Image: Walt Disney…
Movie Review: Moana
Aulii Cravalho, a beautifully animated ocean and a simple chicken steal the show in Disney's Polynesian-inspired family film. Image: Walt Disney Studios Motion PicturesJust moments after meeting Maui, Moana tells him, “I am not a princess.” He quips, “If you're…
Hassle-Free Homebuying with a Realtor®
Photo: Thinkstock Owning a home in paradise, is there really any better dream? When the time comes to make that dream a reality, some first-time homebuyers make the mistake of diving into their search without partnering with a Realtor® first.…
Our Guide: Children and Youth Day 2016
Photo: Courtesy Children & Youth DayChildren and Youth Day is just days away. Hundreds of groups will create free fun and entertainment for keiki and parents. Did we mention free? We've gotten a look at the list of interactive activities…
Why It’s Important to Take Your Child to the Dentist by Their First Birthday
Hawaii Dental Service PhotoS: Courtesy of Hawaii Dental Service As a parent, ensuring you know all about the basics needed to keep your child healthy can be difficult: good nutrition, rest, exercise and when to visit the doctor for medical…
Hepatitis A: Information for Your Family
From kids' symptoms to vaccines in Hawaii, what parents should know about hepatitis A. Photo: Thinkstock As of Sept. 14, the Hawaii State Department of Health has confirmed a total of 271 cases of hepatitis A in an outbreak that…
Family Matters: What’s New
NEW LOOK Hawaii Association of Independent Schools Education Fair HAIS's Admissions Fairs have been a great resource for parents looking into independent education for years. In 2016, the event is receiving a 21st-century-education makeover. What does that mean for parents?…
Hawai‘i Farmers Market Adventures: Bruschetta
Photo: LUCA Aucello Editor's Note: This blog is the part of a series of mom-and-child pieces from Michele Aucello and her kids, Isabella, 12, and Luca, 10, as they try new ways to cook with produce found in their weekly…
Aulani Celebrates Anniversary with Kamaaina Discounts
Five years ago, Disney opened its first property in Hawaii. Since then, Aulani has become the “go-to” place for family staycations and a consistent “Best of HONOLULU Family” winner. This year, the Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa is celebrating…
Our Guide: Magic of Polynesia Show
Photo: Courtesy Magic of Polynesia> Where: Magic of Polynesia at the Holiday Inn Resort Waikīkī Beachcomber When: Friday evening, 7:30 p.m. show Who: A 6-year-old girl and her parents. My family loves Waikīkī. The global diversity and relaxed vibe draw us to…