Jaf loves spaghetti and meatballs. He also loves to cook it himself, adding different spices and/or ingredients along with way. Here is his VERY simple and easy Italian meatballs recipe […]
Cupcake Etiquette
We visited a cupcake shop this weekend called Sugarlina. Upon inspecting the “goods”, my son proceed to inform the cashier that he didn’t want the plate, fork and napkin that […]
The Sushi Merry-Go-Round
As I pulled up to the local 7-Eleven both of them made unusual sounds from the backseat and asked in synchronicity if they could go to Kuru Kuru sushi, the […]
How To Cook That: Pizza Dough!
Our Labor Day weekend was full of fun with a family reunion on Saturday – LouLou and Jaf hung out with all their cousins, aunties & uncles. They learned about […]
A Guide to Kid-Friendly Activities on Oahu this Labor Day
Each year, Labor Day is observed on the first Monday in September, and pays tribute to the American workers and all that they have achieved. For us parents, it represents […]
iPad Schooling: How I Schooled my Children on an iPad for A Year
Let’s start from the very beginning…. Back in 2014, my husband and I decided to leave the rat race, rent our home, take our 2 young children out of private […]
A Traditional Hawaiian Luau
—————There’s something about Hawaiian food that’s special —————— Back when I was much younger, the only time we would be able to eat our favorite Kalua Pig, Lau Lau, Lomi […]
The Kid-Friendly Guide to Hawaiian Food
Introducing Hawaiian cuisine to my kids and getting them to “try” it was a task in itself two years ago. Today, my kids will ask to eat Lau Lau and […]
Top 5 Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Chicago
We were lucky to spend 3 full days in Chicago this summer with friends we met while living in Dubai as expats back in the 90’s. They took us on […]
How To Cook That: Hawaiian-Style Macaroni Salad
Introducing the plate lunch to my kids over two years ago and getting them to try it was a task in itself. Today, my kids will ask to eat Lau […]