Being Savvy: Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers and kids in Honolulu, HI

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Bringing imagination to lunch

October 08, 2008

For an eater like me, lunch was one of my favorite events of the school day. I actually didn't mind most of the school lunches, but it was also a treat whenever my mom packed a lunch for me. A few years back, working as a speech therapist, I'd visit some of my preschool clients at school during lunchtime. It was especially valuable for those kids with oral motor issues. I  Read more...

Great ways to start preschool in Honolulu

September 02, 2008

Preschool in Hawaii began almost a month ago for most of us. So our kids are already settling in and making significant relationships with the people they see everyday there. Noah actually started at his preschool in the summer program, which means he has the routine down flat and is busy showing the newer kids the ropes. But, kids are still trickling in and on that first day it's  Read more...

Kid friendly food on top your hibachi

September 01, 2008

To me, a visit to the beach isn't satisfying without a good meal at the beach. On quick visits I'll make do with some quick bentos or plate lunches, but my favorite thing to eat at the beach is something grilled on a hibachi (bbq grill). Some things we barbecue that our Noah actually eats: Kalbi: Korean short ribs. I usually marinade our own the day before. But we all don't  Read more...

Fresh and local

July 14, 2008

Growing up I ate lots of fresh local food. My mom and grandmother would cook meals with stuff they bought from the farmer's market, the open market in china town or picked from our garden in the backyard. My mom still chooses to buy local and fresh first. The last time she was back visiting us in Hawaii (long story, but my parents live in Southern California now) she gathered  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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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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