Hawai‘i Parent to Parent: A Mother’s Day Dream
Leo di Caprio phone messages, burrito diet and no vomit in my face. That’s all I want for Mother’s Day.
Editor’s Page: Discovering Hawai‘i, Again
Christi Young I hate to admit it, but too often I take Hawai‘i for granted. Juggling chores, grocery shopping, sports practices, family gatherings and the baby usually means Cassera’s requests to go to the beach or our plans to go hiking…
We Tried It: Windward Mall’s New Play Area
If you're a regular at Windward Mall, we bet you've asked the question “Where did the play area go?” It's back with a new theme and in a new location. The popular canoe-themed spot with slides, tunnels, tons of soft…
Free For All
Feeding the ducks and fishing at Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden are some of our favorite free activities. Photo: Ashley de colignyCan you believe November is here already here? To me, that means the holiday season is officially upon us, even though…
The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift from Honolulu Cookie Company
Honolulu Cookie Company Ultimate Mother's Day Gift. Be sure to watch Living808 on KHON2 every day from Monday, May 2 as Trini and Taizo surprise our winning moms with The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift, a large assortment of Honolulu Cookie products valued at over…
Movie Review: The Jungle Book
The animation is gone, but Disney's live-action version of this classic boy-meets-jungle story is a gorgeous makeover. Photo: Walt Disney Studio motion picturesWhen I first saw the dark, action-packed trailer for the new live-action The Jungle Book, my first thought was:…
Inside Look: Sweet: A Tasty Journey at Bishop Museum
You've heard the phrase “Like a kid in a candy store.” That's how we feel about the Bishop Museum's new exhibit all about treats. Sweet: A Tasty Journey opens Saturday, March 12 and takes people through the history and art…
Our Guide: Hello from Japan! Exhibit
What you'll see, study and play with at the Hawaii Children's Discovery Center's new exhibit. bento joy at "Hello from japan!" Photo: Jennifer Carlile DalgamouniWhat: “Hello from Japan!” exhibit Where: Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center, 111 Ohe St. Who: A family of…
Viewing the Partial Solar Eclipse in Hawaii
Photo: NASA Lunar eclipses are cool. Meteor showers are fun. But both usually require staying up way past bedtime (which often results in cranky kids). Not so with next week's partial solar eclipse. The prime time to see it on…
A Parent’s Guide to Planning the Best Summer 2016
When you were a kid, the idea of summer filled you with glee: no homework, sleeping in, staying up late. Now, as a parent, all you can think is, “What are the kids going to do for eight weeks?”Confronted…
Movie Review: Disney's Zootopia
Surprising wit, hilarious side characters and real-life lessons make Disney's latest film fun for parents and kids. But note: some scenes could scare young children. photo: walt disney animation studiosZootopia is a sprawling, highly evolved, multi-ecosystem metropolis where mammals—predators…
Pearlridge Center's Butterfly Conservatory
Editor's Note: This article was first published in 2014. Dates, times and workshop information have been updated for 2016. Guess where we're going today,” I announced to my kids in my best unnecessarily-overly-dramatic-mom-voice. They looked up at me uncertainly.…
How To Grow Your Own Sunflower House in Hawai‘i
Here's an alternative to building a treehouse in your backyard—grow a sunflower house instead!
2015-2016 Open House Guide
Looking for your child's next school? Plan a campus visit with our roundup of private school Open Houses on Oahu. Choosing the right school for your child is a big decision. Find out more about the unique programs at Hawaii's…
Inside Look: ESPN 1420 Jersey Fun Run
Saturday, the Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers and even the LA Lakers and San Francisco Giants will take the field at Aloha Stadium. But the people you see donning the team jerseys may be smaller than…