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…
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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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A well-rounded child is one who thinks for him- or herself, who is secure in his or her decisions and has a developing sense of who he or she is and where he or she fits in the world.…
Applying to kindergarten made us worry about our tomorrows, ruining our todays.
Slightly spoiled by a lifetime on gorgeous Hawaii hiking trails, my children sometimes think my suggested Sunday family hikes sound “soooo boring, Mom.” Recently, after hearing about a friend's geocaching adventure, I looked up geocaching on the internet and…
Photography by Karen DB Photography Healthy “Caramel” Dip with Apples Ingredients:1 cup raw cashews1 cup pitted medjool dates1/4 cup maple syrup2 teaspoons vanillaA pinch of sea saltWater used for soaking datesDirections:1. Soak the cashews in water for 2…
Maka the Magic Maker by Shannon Scott, illustrated by Holly BraffetAges 5 to 8Reviewed by Honolulu Family reader Will F. and her 7-year-old son, Fynn, of Salt Lake. What do you get when you combine a good storyline, wonderful illustrations…
For fun, I did a few unofficial calculations. A typical two-kid household hosts an average of 36 “kid-friendly” parties in a lifetime. Three will be extra-special events celebrating a baby's first year, a teenager's sweet 16 and a you're-off-to-college graduation…