1. The Original Toy Company wood shape shifter, $5.95, Thinker Toys, Kahala Mall, 735-5442.2. Felt headband, $12, Petit at the Royal, The Royal Hawaiian: A Luxury Collection Resort, 921-2125.3. Animal Crayons, $7.50 for a six-piece set, Up and Riding,…
Photos: Karen DB Photography Nothing beats tradition, but sometimes you need to spice things up, especially when you're trying to expand the repertoire of picky little palates. In lieu of turkey or ham this holiday, consider adding a few new…
Exposure to germs helps to strengthen kids' immune systems. But is there a limit to dirtiness? This past summer, Lilinoe Tui, age 2, visited her family's farm, where she touched animals and played in the dirt with her cousins.…
NUTRITION Get your kids to eat their veggies! (Corn and potatoes do not count. Nutritionally, these are starches more than vegetables). Vegetables are loaded with the nutrients essential to the functioning of a healthy immune system. If your…
The search for the perfect gift can be a daunting task for parents as the holiday season nears. Consider this an opportunity to give the gift of learning that will last throughout the year. Educational toys and games are…
The sound of nostalgic holiday tunes, the smell of fresh pine, peppermint, cinnamon and gingerbread, the taste of eggnog, hot cocoa and freshly baked cookies and the joy of decking the halls, trimming the tree and watching your children giggle…
It's a fact of parenthood. Your youngest will always want whatever your older one has. From sweets to toys to field trips, you've worked hard to keep everything even. But when it came to education, your daughter definitely had the…
Ship Ahoy Mission Space Hungry Caterpillar A Wild Adventure Invitation
Invitation: Mission control sets the launch date, then count down until the celebration begins. Web Exclusive: Download space-themed templates of invitations, food labels, favor tags and game signs. Décor: Gaze into the night sky and spot…
Ship AhoyParty Planning Tips
Photos: Karen DB Photography Invitation: The adventure begins as your guests are invited to find their way to the fun. Décor: Imagine a band of pirates have staked their claim on your territory. Red, black and white stripes,…
Décor: A tribute to Eric Carle’s iconic illustrations frame your plush environment, so all your little caterpillar friends are comfy, cozy and right at home. Red, blue, yellow, green and purple watercolor dots, and a few dangling accents…
Invitation: Whimsical jungle animals and prints beckon the wild (child) to party. Decor: Earth tones—wood, fauna, burlap, animal prints and a few lion, tigers and bears, oh my! Web Exclusive: Download jungle-themed templates of invitations, food labels, favor tags…
1. Plan ahead and select the party date and time. Begin planning three months prior to the date. According to Aubrey Figuera from Savoir Faire Events Hawaii, people tend to overspend because they make last-minute decisions and pay…
Décor: A canopy of bright sheers blowing in the wind, garlands, pompoms and flowers seem to dangle from the clouds. Toadstools, faux grass and floral table settings set the tone for a magical experience. Invitation: Calling all pixies. Join with…
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