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

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Ways to cool off in the Hawaiian heat

August 26, 2008

It's still hot hot hot here in Hawaii nei. We live in a condo with no AC. So there are days when we crawl out of the door in search of kid friendly ways to cool down. We usually start by heading out to an air conditioned place we can explore and play. The Hawaii C hildren's Discovery Center is a wonderful place to spend the morning comfortably cool. But on weekdays they close  Read more...

Water fun at the playground

August 18, 2008

Summer is ticking away, but you can't tell here in Hawaii . We're lucky the days will remain warm for months to come. Which means summer fun with your preschooler doesn't have to end. Part of summer fun is to do things you wouldn't necessarily do otherwise. Like, getting completely drenched during an innocent visit to the playground. A drinking fountain stands in the  Read more...

Swim lessons, cuz we live on an island

August 12, 2008

Now that Noah is three, I've been asking around about swimming lessons. We live on an island and I think everyone who lives here should know how to swim. After some research, I decided to call Leahi Swim School because it was the closest to us. We plan to sign him up for the fall session. If they don't have space, I plan to call the YMCA. During my research, I came across this  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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