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Goodbye 2008

December 31, 2008

If this is your first New Year's Eve in Hawaii , you are in for a wild time. Especially if you live in the heart if town in neighborhoods like Palolo, Kaimuki and Kalihi. What makes it so special? While the rest of America fires off fireworks on Independence Day, Hawaii loves the stuff on New Year's eve. It gets so bad that you may not be able to drive around some Read more...

Merry Christmas!

by Julie Yang

December 25, 2008

If after all the presents are opened, the feast is eaten and the new toys are played with, your family still needs more stuff to do, there's not much to head out to today. Christmas is one of those Holidays when most business close up to let their employees enjoy time with their families. But don't worry, there are still places to head out and about to. Just not many. Read more...

Stroll through decorated neighborhoods.

by Julie Yang

December 23, 2008

My husband is from a small town in Northern California . A really small town. Though they don't have a club or a mall in that town, at Christmas they have Candy Cane Lane . It's a street in the middle of a neighborhood where all the houses on either side of the street have decorated the front of their houses and lawns to the hilt. Lights and ornaments and reindeer everywhere. The first Read more...

Tykes on the town: 12/20 to 12/26

by Julie Yang

December 19, 2008

Wondering what to do this weekend and beyond? I've done the hard work for you and compiled a list of events and activities offered around town specifically for our preschoolers. Twilight Tours at the Honolulu Zoo: Every Saturday evening. Ever wonder what the animals do after all the people go home? Take your child for a tour after hours to see. $12 for adults, $8 for Read more...

Movies to get you into the spirit

by Julie Yang

December 18, 2008

I love movies. It's probably the one part of my life I miss the most from my pre children life. I don't miss going out in the evening and having some drinks. I don't even miss using the bathroom whenever I want to, alone. But I miss going to the movies on a whim and sitting through one just to kill some time. I do try to take advantage of the Cry Baby Matinees available Read more...

Some Really Good (And One Dud) Kid Friendly Holiday Eateries

by Julie Yang

December 17, 2008

Another tradition in our family is to go eat a yummy breakfast brunch at a restaurant after we tear open all of our presents. It's a tradition I started mainly because I didn't want to cook and then do dishes Christmas morning the first Christmas with Noah, but it's something we've repeated every year because it's just a great idea. It's so much better than trying to contain the intense Read more...

Tykes on the town: 12/13 to 12/19

by Julie Yang

December 12, 2008

The Christmas season is in full swing. Wondering what to do this weekend and beyond? I've done the hard work for you and compiled a list of events and activities offered around town specifically for our preschoolers. Twilight Tours at the Honolulu Zoo: Every Saturday evening. Ever wonder what the animals do after all the people go home? Take your child for a tour after Read more...

Holiday events and parties around town

by Julie Yang

December 09, 2008

In trying to compile a whole bunch of Christmas events and activities for you in one place, I've come to find that you really need to plan in Honolulu in order do these things. There are a bunch of breakfasts and events with Santa that could be really fun for our kids, but they get sold out in November. So it would do you no good if I were to list those events here. I know. I'm sad too Read more...

Tykes on the Town: 12/6 to 12/12

by Julie Yang

December 05, 2008

Christmas is definitely here! The rest of the world may beg to differ, but we know that the Winter season is definitely upon us. It's a little cooler in the evenings, so don't forget those jackets for the kids when you're leaving for something fun. Wondering what to do this weekend and beyond? I've done the hard work for you and compiled a list of events and activities offered around town Read more...

Traditions for my Island Christmas

by Julie Yang

December 02, 2008

"It's tradition!" It's a line from "Ever After" (the movie starring Drew Barrymore that I should be embarrassed to admit I like, but I'm not) that I use whenever I want to do something that my husband from the mainland doesn't want to do with the family for the holidays. He's from a family that really didn't do much, so it' s a bit of a tug of war that gets revved up during the holidays, Read more...

Book Love at Your Child's Preschool

by Julie Yang

November 26, 2008

I recently attended my very first book fair. I don't remember them from when I attended school. The surprising thing is that even though it was my first book fair, I somehow ended up as the chairperson of the book fair committee. What happened is, I responded to one of those letters I found in Noah's mailbox at his preschool, asking for volunteers. When I called, it turned Read more...

Tykes on the Town: 11/15 to 11/21

by Julie Yang

November 14, 2008

Trying to figure out what to do with your preschooler this weekend and beyond? I've done the hard work for you and compiled a list of events and activities offered around town specifically for our preschoolers. Twilight Tours at the Honolulu Zoo: Every Saturday evening. Ever wonder what the animals do after all the people go home? Take your child for a tour after hours Read more...

Tykes on the town: 11/8 to 11/14

by Julie Yang

November 07, 2008

Another weekend is coming up. Trying to figure out what to do with your preschooler this weekend and beyond? I've done the hard work for you and compiled a list of events and activities offered around town specifically for our preschoolers. Twilight Tours at the Honolulu Zoo : Every Saturday evening. Ever wonder what the animals do after all the people go home? Take Read more...

Your own perfect book

by Julie Yang

November 06, 2008

I've tried to utilize Noah's love books to help him explore other skills and experiences. I copied the idea from his preschool teacher, and made a book at home about Noah, himself. I stapled some pages together between sheets of colorful construction paper. On the first page, Noah wrote is own name out. You can make out the lopsided and multisized letters just fine. On another Read more...

Tykes on the town: 10/25 ~ 10/31

by Julie Yang

October 24, 2008

Halloween week is finally here! With an excited three year old around, I certainly cannot ignore it. I've already listed all of the Halloween night activities and the Fall Festivals offered around town here. But there is still the rest of the week to plan for. I've done all the hard work for you and compiled a list of events and activities offered around town specifically for preschoolers Read more...

Halloween Night Events for our little keiki

by Julie Yang

October 21, 2008

All events take place Halloween day and/ evening (10/31). Mall and Museum places to trick or treat : Take your children down to some of these establishments if you want them to trick or treat at a place where you won't have to worry about traffic or having to knock on stranger's doors. Windward Mall Safety Trick or Treat: 5pm to 7pm Bishop Read more...

Tykes on the town: 10/18 ~ 10/24

by Julie Yang

October 17, 2008

Time for the Halloween fun to start! Trying to decide what to do this week with your kids? I've done all the hard work for you and compiled a list of events and activities offered around town specifically for preschoolers this week. Visit to the Pumpkin Patch: (10/18 & 10/19, Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 5pm) at Aloun Farms in Kapolei. Give your kids the experience of picking Read more...

Tykes on the town: 10/11 ~ 10/17

by Julie Yang

October 10, 2008

Wondering what to do this next week before all the Halloween activities kick into gear? There really aren't festivals or fairs this week, so it may be a good time to check out all of the ongoing stuff going on around town. I've done all the hard work for you and compiled a list of events and activities specifically for preschoolers going on this week around town. Megalodon: Largest Read more...

Tykes on the town: 10/4 ~ 10/10

by Julie Yang

October 03, 2008

Woah Nelly. Look at all the fun stuff going on this week! I've done all the hard work for you and compiled a list of events and activities specifically for preschoolers going on this week around town. Have fun! Little Snow Fox: (10/3 to 10/5, Friday thru Sunday, showtimes 7:30pm to 9:30pm) at Kennedy Theater. A whimsical trilogy of stories about animals of the North Pacific told Read more...

Tykes on the town: 9/27 to 10/3

by Julie Yang

September 26, 2008

It's pretty quiet this next week. Things are slowing down as people gear up for the Fall and Halloween. It's a good time to spend some time doing simple things with your family like going to the beach or visiting the zoo. In any case, here are some great things you can do with your preschooler. I've done all the hard work for you and compiled a list of things specifically for preschoolers. Read more...

Tykes on the town: 9/13 to 9/19

by Julie Yang

September 12, 2008

The calendar may say it's the beginning of fall, but here in Hawaii the summer fun continues. Here are some great things you can do with your preschooler this next week. I've done all the hard work for you and compiled a list of things specifically for preschoolers. Honestly, I didn't list anything I wouldn't take my own Noah too. Sometimes they say the art tour or poetry reading is for Read more...

Our Favorite Books to Read About Being a Good Brother or Sister

by Julie Yang

September 11, 2008

When you think of social skills, it usually regards your child dealing with people outside of your family. But, with the arrival Noah's baby sister, we discovered that he needed a bit of schooling at home too. We couldn't plop him into a new role without making him understand what we expected, so I went in search of books to help me explain. Not surprisingly, there were a lot Read more...

Tykes on the town: 9/6 to 9/12

by Julie Yang

September 05, 2008

We certainly love our festivals and fairs in Hawaii . Lately anytime we feel like getting out and doing something in a crowd, there's something going that's perfect. Here are some great things you can do with your preschooler this next week. I've done all the hard work for you and compiled a list of things specifically for preschoolers. Honestly, I didn't list anything I wouldn't take my Read more...

Tykes on the town: 8/30 to 9/5

by Julie Yang

August 29, 2008

There's lots going on down at Waikiki this weekend. Good to know whether you want to dive into the crowd or stay away. Here are some great things you can do with your preschooler. I've done all the hard work for you and compiled a list of things specifically for preschoolers. Honestly, I didn't list anything I wouldn't take my own Noah too. Sometimes they say the art tour or poetry Read more...

Tykes on the town: 8/23 to 8/29

by Julie Yang

August 22, 2008

The kids are back in school, and summer is almost at an end. Things are winding down here in Honolulu . Here are some great things you can do with your preschooler. I've done all the hard work for you and compiled a list of things specifically for preschoolers. Honestly, I didn't list anything I wouldn't take my own Noah too. Sometimes they say the art tour or poetry reading is for 3 and Read more...

Tykes on the town: 8/16 to 8/22

by Julie Yang

August 16, 2008

Tykes on the town: 8/9 to 8/15

by Julie Yang

August 08, 2008

Our town is buzzing with some art events this weekend, and the Family Fair continues. Here are some great things you can do with your preschooler. I've done all the hard work for you and compiled a list of things specifically for preschoolers. Honestly, I didn't list anything I wouldn't take my own Noah too. Sometimes they say the art tour or poetry reading is for 3 and up, but I know Read more...

Tykes on the town 8/2 to 8/8

by Julie Yang

August 01, 2008

School is starting back up, but the days are still sunny and beautiful here. Here are some great things you can do with your preschooler. I've done all the hard work for you and compiled a list of things specifically for preschoolers. Honestly, I didn't list anything I wouldn't take my own Noah too. Sometimes they say the art tour or poetry reading is for 3 and up, but I know better. Hope Read more...

Tykes on the town: July 26 to August 1

by Julie Yang

July 25, 2008

Already the end of July? Yikes. Get out there and enjoy summer while you can. Here are some great things you can do with your preschooler. I've done all the hard work for you and compiled a list of things specifically for preschoolers. Honestly, I didn't list anything I wouldn't take my own Noah too. Sometimes they say the art tour or poetry reading is for 3 and up, but I know better. Read more...

Our Kind of Keiki Friendly

by Julie Yang

July 22, 2008

Every Friday and Saturday night, our little family packs up and head out together in the evening to find dinner. Sometimes we like to try a new restaurant that I've either heard about or read about. But more often than not, we pick from a list of tried and true Noah friendly restaurants. You won't find fast food on our list. And, just because a place seems kid friendly, Read more...

Tykes on the town: July 19 to 25

by Julie Yang

July 18, 2008

Another week filled with possibilities. Here are some great things you can do with your preschooler. I've done all the hard work for you and compiled a list of things specifically for preschoolers. Honestly, I didn't list anything I wouldn't take my own Noah too. Sometimes they say the art tour or poetry reading is for 3 and up, but I know better. Hope this helps out! Count Down to Read more...

Three days in an around Honolulu: day 2

by Julie Yang

July 09, 2008

Exploring Hawaii's culture Now that you've been here for a bit, it's time to venture out. The fun is far from being over for your preschooler. First stop of the day: Hawaii Children's Discovery Center . Opens only from 10 am to 1 pm on weekdays, so don't wait too long to get there. The fully interactive children's museum has three floors of imagination fun. Read more...

Aloha Shirts with Love

by Julie Yang

June 10, 2008

We're having a hard time figuring out what to get Captain J for Father's Day. Okay, I'm having a hard time. Noah tells me he'll give his dad flowers on Daddy day, because that's what he gave me on Mommy Day and that's that. At least I know he's fair. When all else fails though, I know I can always fall back and go with Plan B. Plan B is the tried and true gift of an Read more...

99 Things You Must Do with Your Child Before They Grow Up

by Julie Yang

May 29, 2008

Okay, I'm not going to list 99 things, but maybe you guys can help me out here. I'll list a few things that I think you should do with your child before it's too late and they are grown, and you can share some ideas with me. Go to the Hawaii Children's Discovery Center . I can't say enough about how awesome this place is. After the 10 th time you might get bored as an Read more...

History Lesson.: Pineapple Fields

by Julie Yang

May 23, 2008

[photo credit: istockphoto] There is much to learn about Hawaii 's history. One big part of our history is how we became a state filled with different cultures when many people from all over the world came to Hawaii to work in the plantations. Because there's usually someone with their roots in the plantation days that your child knows, and because it involves a fruit that your Read more...

Lions and Tigers and Penguins who live at a Hotel

by Julie Yang

May 13, 2008

Last week, we took Noah and baby Natalie on a mini vacation. We checked into the Hawaiian Hilton Hotel. They had a Kamaaina rate that we took advantage of. We felt like it was a nice compromise to get away. It was a vacation, but we didn't have to get on a plane or drive too far. We had a really good time. A lot of that really good time was because of the penguins, Read more...