Kung Hee Fat Choy! Now that New Year’s has passed, everyone in Hawaii is anticipating the next big celebration which of course is Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year marks […]
Oahu Eats: Zippy’s Restaurant, Oahu
This year our #kidfoodies Lou Lou and Jaf had to pick a “team” project to work on as part of their world-schooling/homeschooling curriculum. Since they both just got new iPads […]
Sandy Claus Arrives on Christmas Eve at Halekulani
Hawaii might not be described as your typical winter wonderland – think white sand instead of white snow; sunshine and bikinis instead of scarves and gloves. But it’s still very […]
Visit Oahu: A Day at the Bishop Museum
Whenever we tell people we are from “Hawaii”, most of them associate the word with three things: 1) Hula dancers 2) surfing and 3) Elvis Presley. We then spend the […]
Teaching Global Citizenship at Home
Our children, LouLou and Jaf were born and raised in Hawaii, the most racially diverse state in the United States. This makes it a lot easier for us to teach […]
Where To Find The Best Dim Sum On Oahu
DIM SUM = bite size portions of Chinese delicacies served on little dishes We eat DIM SUM at least once a month or more when possible. In Hawaii, my kids […]
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 […]
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 […]
Visit Oahu: Stay at the Disney Aulani
From what we’ve heard, Aulani was a great place for kids. The pools, beach and activities at Aunties Beach House (included with room rate) gives parents a break from the […]