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Christmas Trees

by Julie Yang

December 03, 2008

Christmas trees are almost a mandatory holiday tradition, don't you think?   Whether fake or real, spruce or fir, families all over make room in their homes for what I call "the present catcher."    And of course, we will have one too this year.   My own childhood tradition is to get our tree from the lot that gets set up every year on the right side of Star Market near Puck's  Read more...

A special rule when visiting Hawaii's beaches

by Julie Yang

August 20, 2008

In retrospect, I think I should have made this the first post of the month. But having grown up here in Hawaii , it's such common knowledge to me that it didn't occur to me as something special to explain. But while researching the subject of Beaches on our island, I kept coming upon warnings for tourists who may not know. And I could see how you may not know if you are just visitng us, or  Read more...

Tykes on the town: July 13 to 18

by Julie Yang

July 11, 2008

We are deep into summer in paradise. It's the perfect time to go on some great adventures as a family. Here are some things going around town 7 th Annual Korean Festival: at Kapiolani Park and Bandstand this Saturday, 7/12, 10am to 9pm. Enjoy Korean food, dance and music. Last year they had some inflatables for the kids to play in too. I hope they have them again this year!  Read more...

Keep 'em busy

by Julie Yang

June 17, 2008

Does your child show interest in other cultures? The Little Ambassadors program offers foreign language classes to kids in Hawaii from newborn to age 9. Languages currently offered are Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish. Classes are taught by native language speakers. Your child will sing songs, play games and participate in arts and crafts activities in that language. Who knows what  Read more...

Lions and Tigers and Fish Eating Birds

by Julie Yang

June 09, 2008

About once or twice or week, Noah will ask to take some bread down to feed the fish that live in a little stream that cuts through our park. I've usually set aside some non moldy bread for this purpose (the bread must be non moldy because Noah will take bites of the bread himself as he feeds the fish). We'll take the bag of slightly stale bread down with us and meet at the littler  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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