Good Reads: July 2014
Preschool Picnic by John Burningham What is better on a bright summer day than a picnic? Sheep, Pig and Duck join the Boy and Girl until a bull interrupts. The animals each manage to lose something, so it's up to…
First Look: The New ‘Aiea Public Library
Photography: David Croxford For decades, the ‘Aiea Public Library seemed like a hidden secret. Although about 2,000 people walked through every week, newcomers looking for the branch often missed the 1964 building that was not visible from the street. That…
Coming Soon: Nānākuli Public Library
Sketches and renderings of the new Nanakuli Public Library. Images courtesy: CDS International The new ‘Aiea Public Library will open on July 19, 2014, 20 years after the ‘Aiea Community Association first began rallying for the new branch. The neighborhood…
First Look: Amazing Adaptations at Waikiki Aquarium
Seahorses, pipefish and seadragons come to Waikiki. Amazing Adaptation exhibit at Waikiki Aquarium Before today, I knew three things about seahorses.1 - They have curly tails. I wasn't even sure you could call it tails.2 - The men carry the…
HONOLULU Family Recipe: Mixed Berry and Lemon Mini Icebox Cakes
Summer berries are the focus in this cool, no-bake recipe.
T-Rex Planet at Windward Mall
We watch and ride prehistoric creatures. T-Rex Planet at Windward Mall Dinosaurs at the mall? “Yes, please” was the answer from four of our kids.So this weekend, we packed them up and headed to T-Rex Planet at Windward Mall. The…
HONOLULU Family Recipe Corner: Hot Cinnamon Fireworks Cake
A tasty cake with colorful bursts you and your kids can make for your July 4th party.
Editors' Picks: Great Classic Books Every Kid Will Love
Editor's Note: This was first published in 2014. When our team decided to come up with a list of great books for the summer, we decided why should the adults have all the fun? So we asked the editors of…
Best of HONOLULU Family 2014
By Helen McNeil, Christi Young and Stacey MakiyaPhotography by Karen DB Photography We're not talking second best and we definitely won't settle for just okay. With this in mind, we tapped into our trusted sources (YOU, our readers) for suggestions…
Best of HONOLULU Family 2014: Shop
Best Kids Boutique EDITORS' PICK » Petit at the Royal Photo: Karen DB Photography Nestled off to the side at the Royal Hawaiian is a swank storefront showing off contemporary, hard-to-find fashion labels. It's not for women, it's for…
Best of HONOLULU Family 2014: Eat
Best Food Truck (or cart, in this case) the Whole Family Will Love EDITORS' PICK» Happy DayOrdering alone is entertaining at dim-sum restaurants. Wide-eyed kids watch as cart workers lift the lids off steaming baskets to reveal delicious dumplings, char…
Best of HONOLULU Family 2014: Play
Best Little-Known Attraction READERS' PICK » Art Explorium For $5, you can let your kids' imaginations go wild and create freely during “open-studio” hours. Sign up for keiki art workshops or host a cute and creative birthday party.…
Best of HONOLULU Family 2014: Learn
Best Summer Activity You Can Sign the Kids Up for One Week at a Time EDITORS' PICK » Hawaii Kai Boat Club: Youth Sailing Program Set sail on a thrilling, unique water-sport experience. If you're looking to fill a…
Best of HONOLULU Family 2014: Services
Best Group for Stay-at-Home Parents to Check Out EDITORS' PICK » Field Trip Friends Are you a stay-at-home parent who would like to jazz up your routine? Explore the outdoors with other stay-at-home parents. This clever parent-child education…
Best of HONOLULU Family 2014: Party
Best Party Entertainment Sure to Make a Fun Mess EDITORS' PICK » Hawaii Nature Center Photo: Kristin Lipman Go play outside and celebrate your child's birthday fishing, hiking and building terrariums, looking for bugs or customizing nature notebooks (the…
Keiki in the Kitchen: How to Pack for the Perfect Picnic in Hawai‘i
Three yummy, portable foods that you and your kids will have fun packing including salad and dessert in a jar and a kid-friendly sushi.