We Tried It: Keiki and Plow
Our tips for feeding chickens and bunnies, gathering eggs, picking veggies and playing in a pirate ship on this family-run farm.
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Vote Now: Best of HONOLULU Family 2018
No one knows what parents need more than other parents. That’s why we turn to our friends and family for their recommendations for the best places for our kids. HONOLULU Family’s annual award, “Best of HONOLULU Family” is the ultimate referral…
Our Guide: Sea Life Park
Photo: Lavonne Leong Where: Sea Life Park, 41-202 Kalaniana‘ole Highway, Waimānalo Who: Three parents and three kids–two 6-year-olds and an 18-month-old. When: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a sunny high-season Sunday. I grew up going to Sea Life Park, perched…
Our Guide: Shopping Target at Ala Moana Center
Photo: Gregory YamamotoTarget opened in the former Nordstrom spot at Ala Moana Center on Wednesday, Oct. 18. My sisters and friends will tell you Iʻm kind of a Target fan-atic. Every stop results in at least an hour-long shopping trip.…
What to Do If You Find a Shearwater Chick
Photo: Courtesy of Sea Life Park The alert is going out to families across Hawai‘i: Watch out for shearwater chicks. The Islands are home to ‘a‘o, the endangered Newell’s shearwater, and ‘ua‘u kani, wedge-tailed shearwater. Both federally-protected species work in pairs…
We Tried It: Ala Moana's New Play Area
Photo: Jennifer Carlile Dalgamouni The new keiki climbing structure at Ala Moana Center is unlike any other on the island. So, we had to try it out. “‘Oh my gosh!’” my boys squealed when they saw the 20-foot-tall maze of blue,…
Money Matters: How Much Does The Tooth Fairy Pay?
Photo: ThinkStock When your child lost his or her first tooth, did you wonder what the Tooth Fairy would pay? Did you Google it or later worry that the fairy had given too much or too little? Our oldest son…
Our Family Guide: The Honolulu Zoo
Kids rarely tire of the Honolulu Zoo, where visits never are the same.
Free Fun: 10 Outdoor Adventures
Photo: Courtesy of Na Kama Kai (Note: This blog was first published in April 2017). Does your family get bored going to the same beach or playground every weekend? If you want to try something new, check out our ten…
Free Fun: 12 Educational and Cultural Activities
Courtesy of Waikīkī Aquarium Lucky we live Hawai‘i. We have the best beaches right on our doorstep and the warm weather to enjoy them. But, “I’m bored,” is something all parents get used to hearing, even in Honolulu. And, sometimes…
Chinatown’s Latest Revival is Putting it Back on the Map. But Will it Last?
In the year of the rooster, O‘ahu’s most authentic and vibrant neighborhood seems poised to preen, thanks to hip restaurants, hot boutiques and a tenacious arts and entertainment scene.
[Best of 2016] Soothing Smells From Locally Made Incense Will Help You Unwind
Syd Botanica’s Earthy Incense Now at Flotsam & Co.
Money Matters: How Much Does The Tooth Fairy Pay?
Photo: ThinkStock When your child lost his or her first tooth, did you wonder what the Tooth Fairy would pay? Did you Google it or later worry that the fairy had given too much or too little? Our oldest son…
Hawai‘i Kids Who Have Overcome
Photo: Karen DB PhotographyLeft: Jillian Madanay with her mom, Lauri. Right: Daniel Lau with his sister, Clara, and mom, Noelle. As a parent, we know that every child will deal with challenges. We can prepare for academic trouble, friend drama…
Six Rewarding Volunteer Opportunities for Hawai‘i Families
Photo: Karen DB Photography A weekend afternoon at Laniākea: sun-warmed sand, gentle summer surf and a gaggle of wet, salty, happy children. Perfect. But this is not just another day at the beach. In the water, my two daughters and…
What it Feels Like to be Ward Village’s First Residents
Waiea, the first building to be completed at Ward Village, opened its doors to new residents on Nov. 17.
6 things I learned from ‘Mifune: The Last Samurai’ + your chance for free tickets
I have samurai blood in me. At least that’s what my mother tells me. Her ancestors were land owners so that meant they were samurai. But if there’s one thing I learned after watching the new documentary “Mifune: The Last…
“The Descendants” Author Kaui Hart Hemmings is On Fire
Hemmings’ latest is partly written as an entry in a cookbook contest for mothers.
Hidden Honolulu: Explore the Best Secrets the City Has to Offer
We delve deep into underground passages, secret societies and mysteries to bring you the best secrets the city has to offer.
The Hyper-Scheduled Ohana
The Kaopuiki-Clark Ohana Photos: Karen DB Photography Who Trini Kaopuiki, co-host of KHON2's Living808 and her husband, Sean Clark, an attorney at Hawaiian Telcom. Children Mālie, 11, and Kalā, 8. ACTIVITIES Parents Sean Clark: surfs, Jiu Jitsu and a father-and-son…
New York: noreetuh
From left: Jin Ahn, Chung Chow and Gerald San Jose. I’d been following New York’s noreetuh restaurant and its owner-chef, Chung Chow, on instagram for a while, so when I had a small break in filming for Search Hawaii TV,…
Yes, You Really Do Need a Realtor
(Sponsored) Find the home of your dreams—with the help of a Realtor and hicentral.com.
Best of Honolulu 2016: Family Picks
The three editorial picks for the best family fun in the city.
Soothing Smells From Locally-Made Incense Will Help You Unwind
Syd Botanica’s Earthy Incense Now at Flotsam & Co.
