Essential eats: Here’s what farmers markets are doing now

Social distancing and other safety measures in full effect at markets across Hawaii

Note: The farmers market info at the bottom of this post is current as of August 2020. No doubt you’ve seen the long lines at Costco, Sam’s Club and other stores and supermarkets. But what’s the scene at your local farmers market? Farmers markets are still open across the state, and social distancing and sanitation measures are in full effect….

Things to Do at Home: The Best Movies, TV Shows, Operas and Stage Plays to Stream

Mandatory stay-at-home and social distancing orders have Hawai‘i residents scrambling to figure out our own versions of the “new normal.” But at the end of the day we all need a little distraction while we attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19. So let us introduce to you the ultimate guide to quaran-streaming.

Your ultimate guide to quaran-streaming the best entertainment available in April 2020.

Throw a Party For Your Family At Home

Have a bubble bash, host a daytime sleep under, create a drive-in movie spot, build a campsite and five other party ideas to help you celebrate the weekend.

Congratulations, families! We’ve successfully completed a week of social distancing. Now let’s celebrate—with our own kids in our own homes. For inspiration, we’ve rounded up eight party ideas complete with crafts, games and treats. If some materials are not available at home, that’s OK. Part of the fun is to improvise and get creative with keiki.     1. Pancakes and Pajama Party …

How to curbside pickup

Even white-tablecloth restaurants will bring your food to your car

Our local restaurants need us more than ever. In this new era of sheltering in place and social distancing, ordering takeout or curbside pickup is an easy way to support local.  The specifics of curbside pickup may vary from restaurant to restaurant, but I recently tried MW Restaurant’s drive-thru option. It was as easy as 1-2-3: Go to the restaurant’s…

Things to Do at Home: Appreciate Arts and Culture From Around the World

What if we can save the human race by staying home AND still explore the world of arts and culture from the couch? Travel to museums around the globe, listen to symphony performances and choose your own beverage for the journey.

Travel to museums around the globe, listen to symphony performances and choose your own beverage for the journey.

Waikiki Food Hall grand opens at Royal Hawaiian Center

Waikiki's fourth food hall opens March 7 with eight local and Japanese food concepts

Who knew Waikiki needed a fourth food hall? This one, aptly named Waikiki Food Hall, grand opens at Royal Hawaiian Center on Saturday, Mar. 7 at 8 a.m. A mix of eight local and Japanese concepts will serve up everything from garlic shrimp plates and sizzling steaks to intricate superfood smoothies and creamy soft serve.  Tucked away on the third floor of the center’s Diamond…

What Hawai‘i Families Need to Know About Coronavirus

Yes, you need to wash your hands. From kid-friendly comics explaining COVID-19 to a study about the virus’ effect on keiki, here are some resources for your family.

Illustration courtesy of: NPR/Malaka GharibNPRʻs Goats and Soda posted a comic book for kids about COVID-19. See a link to it below. When we opened our Lion Dance Lego set this weekend, my husband and I joked that the Chinese-themed minifigs may need to be quarantined for 14 days. My 9-year-old daughter knew exactly what we were talking about. All…