2015 Cover Kids Winners
You voted for them! Out of hundreds of entries, here are our 2015 Cover Kids and runners up. 2015 Cover Kids Will be featured on the cover of HONOLULU Family in 2015. Runners Up Will have the opportunity…
Editor’s Page: From Santa Gaffe to Giving Back
Last year, my daughter and I wrote our first letter to Santa. That was immediately followed by our Santa faux pas. Four days before Christmas, Cassera ran across a toy ad and started pointing out all the things she had…
Good Eats: Holiday Dishes for Your Family From Two Hawaii Chefs
Juggling a family and work is challenging for all of us. Imagine being a new dad while running the kitchen of one of Hawai‘i's busiest restaurants–a restaurant that never closes, even during the busy holiday season. Chefs Darren Demaya and…
New Attractions at Sea Life Park
Photos: Lavonne LeongI was surprised to hear that Sea Life Park turns 50 this year. A half-century birthday seemed like a good time to revisit a classic from small-kid-time, before the hordes descend this Saturday, November 8. On that day,…
Quick Studies: Quick Stars Tutoring Celebrates its 10th Anniversary
In 2004, Quick Stars Tutoring started with an ad on a bulletin board and a desire to help local students get ahead. Ten years later, the locally owned business has certainly grown in size, but owner Tracy Lee says…
Scream Machines: The Science of Roller Coasters
The Bishop Museum's Scream Machines: The Science of Roller Coasters exhibit will keep your kids entertained the entire visit with simulated roller coaster rides, hands-on activities and a spinning room. Time: Reserve at least an hour. We could have easily…
Six Keiki-Approved Halloween Books
Some of the Kam familyʻs favorite Halloween reads.With Halloween right around the corner, Ensen and Avery have been getting more and more excited about dressing up in their costumes and going door to door yelling, “Trick or treat.” I'm hopeful…
Join the HONOLULU Family Birthday Club!
We want to wish your little one happy birthday! Happy Birthday to You (and Us)! HONOLULU Family turns 20 in 2015. We invite you to join in the celebration by joining our birthday club! Keiki celebrating their first to 12th…
Family Movie Night: 40 Fearless Flicks
A WEB EXCLUSIVE Grab the popcorn, kaki mochi and flashlights (just in case) for some entertaining Halloween viewing.
Advice from Hawai‘i Leaders: How to Teach Your Kids Leadership Skills for Life
Even if your child doesn't want to be a CEO, grit, a broader perspective and communication skills can help them on whatever path lies ahead.
Field Notes: Inside a Honolulu Community Garden
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: the Makiki Community Garden.
Keiki in the Kitchen: Healthy Afterschool Snacks
A strawberry, honey, and Asian pear smoothie? Yes, please! Photos: Odeelo Dayondon, David Croxford When school is in session, it can be a challenge keeping the family fueled up for classes, homework, practices and everything else that fills up the…
Bollywood Robin Hood Makes You Want to Clap Along and Wash Your Hands
Photo: Brad GodaA Bollywood Robin Hood takes the audience on a swashbuckling, sari-wearing journey at Tenney Theatre complete with slapstick, and catchy songs and some feel-good lessons. Honolulu Theatre for Youth opens its 60th season with this original romp written by…