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Healthy, alternative Halloween treats

by Julie Yang

October 29, 2008

If you're like me, you love to please. On Halloween that means giving out the good stuff, candy. But, if you feel like there will be a candy overload anyway, and you want to give out something that can actually be good for the kids, have no fear. There are lots more great alternatives now compared to years past when it was just raisins or toothbrushes. Playdoh . Always a fun  Read more...

Wanna Share? Great Local Kid Snacks

by Julie Yang

September 03, 2008

In elementary school, friendships were made and broken at recess.   What could really seal the deal was when you shared your snack with someone.   Or when someone shared with you after you asked Can I have one     Still in preschool, Noah isn't allowed to take snacks to school yet.   But, there are still snacks to be shared during play dates and excursions with friends.   Whether  Read more...

Cool healthy treats for hot days

by Julie Yang

August 27, 2008

When the weather's hot like it has been, I detest cooking in the kitchen. With the oven or stove on, it just gets hotter and hotter. So that means no baking dessert. But that doesn't bother us because there are so many cool and healthy sweet treats to enjoy. Frozen seedless grapes: better than popsicles and easy as popcorn to pop into your mouth. Whole grapes are a choke hazard  Read more...

We all scream for frozen yogurt!

by Julie Yang

August 07, 2008

Wondering what the Pink Berry craze on the mainland is all about? Have you been reading it in the magazines and papers? Have you seen the pictures of Hollywood stars enjoying some? Well, wonder no more. You can actually get some right here in Honolulu . Pink Berry is a frozen yogurt that tastes like yogurt. Like Yami Yogurt (that we're familiar with here) it has a slightly  Read more...

Making kid sushi

by Julie Yang

July 30, 2008

On some afternoons, I like to lead Noah in making his own snack instead of just handing him something. We cook something easy and fun, then eat it together loudly talking about how delicious it is. The other day, we made simple kid sushi. It's actually just Korean nori (seaweed) rolls. You don't have to go to a Korean market these days to get those crunchy, salty Korean nori  Read more...

Island Fruits

by Julie Yang

June 25, 2008

Tis the season for lychees, mangos and watermelon! The great thing about summer is the abundance and variety of fruit I get to eat. I love fruit, and I've made sure to expose Noah to as much of them as I could. We're lucky in Hawaii to have so much to choose from. This is the time of year I usually visit China Town to hunt for some of the fruit I can't find anywhere  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in honolulu

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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