Make It: Pineapple Syrup and Wrapping
Dress up a simple-to-make pineapple syrup in elegant, edible style with a covering of chocolate treats.
Holiday 2017
We Tried It: Pick Your Own Christmas Tree at Helemano Farms
Choose your own Christmas tree from more than 3,000 growing at this Oʻahu farm.
Inside Look: Honolulu City Lights 2019
Photo: Ron Slauson courtesy of the City & County of HonoluluShaka Santa has been at Honolulu Hale since 1989. Tūtū Mele joined him in 1994. Shaka Santa had a bit of a run-in on the way to Honolulu Hale this…
Inside Look: Honolulu City Lights 2018
Photo: Ron Slauson, courtesy of Friends of Honolulu City Lights The holiday season wouldn’t be complete without a family trip to see the Honolulu City Lights, Shaka Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Christmas trees at Honolulu Hale. We asked the…
7 Emergency First Aid Classes You Can Take and One for Your Kids
Illustration: Kelsey Ige American Red Cross Hawai‘i Classes: “Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED” teaches basic, life-saving skills plus CPR and the use of the AED. “Babysitting Basics” teaches youth ages 11 and older how to care for little children in…
Medical Emergencies: Real-Life Parent Tips to Keep Your Family Safe
Illustrations: Kelsey Ige From the moment they start crawling, kids get into accidents. Sometimes it’s falling off the couch or bed—usually after jumping on it despite your warnings. Other times it’s missing the next monkey bar, fingers getting caught in…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-December 20
Photo: Battleship Missouri Memorial Photos with Santa at the Mighty Mo Santa Claus is coming early to the Battleship Missouri Memorial. The pier will be decorated for the holidays and jolly old Saint Nick will greet keiki on a sleigh…
Make It: Foaming Soap Dispenser
Photo: Karen DB Photography We love foaming soap. The suds stay on little ones hands instead of slipping into the sink and our kids like playing with bubbles every time they wash up. Hereʻs a simple way to have some…
Make It: Keiki Decorated Dishes
Photo: Karen DB PhotographySharpies, ceramic dishes and a little baking time create an adorable, handdrawn keepsake for your cupboards. Here's a way to keep your little one's drawings forever. Let them deck out ceramic plates, mugs or bowls and bake…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-December 6
Photo: Kapolei City Lights Kapolei City Lights Opening Night Celebration If you missed the Honolulu City Lights opening ceremony, you can still get into the spirit as Kapolei flips the switch on its decorations this weekend. Mickey and Minnie Mouse will be…
Editor’s Page: The Holidays, After Hours
Christi Young I’m one of those moms. As soon as the turkey is put away, I break out the Christmas decorations. I love the holidays: the music, the movies, the baking, the shopping and wrapping, and the little countdown to…
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-November 22
Photo: Santa for Honolulu Koko Marina Center's Christmas Celebration Watch Hawaiʻi Kai's annual Keiki Kalikimaka Parade and follow the fun to Koko Marina Centerʻs Christmas Celebration. The parade will feature beauty queens, classic cars, marching bands and decorative floats. Keep an…
Our Guide: The Best Kids Play Areas at Oʻahu's Malls
When your keiki get bored shopping, explore a treehouse, jump in water jets, climb up a maze or ride a surf board.
Your Weekend: The Best Family Events-November 15
Photo: Aaron K. YoshinoSanta Claus is coming to Kāhala Mall Saturday. Getting Savvy About Shearwaters Take four for the price of one to Sea Life Park this weekend. The park is allowing three kids to get in free with each…
Out & About: 11 Things to Do for the Holidays 2017
Illustrations: Thinkstock November 11 (Start Date) Pictures with Santa Paws Sit for a family-and-pet portrait with Santa. The fundraiser for the Hawaiian Humane Society costs $30, which includes digital copies of your professional photographer’s images. This year’s event also includes a…