Dream Imua is modeled after national wish-fulfilling programs for children. The program provides a dream day to children between the ages of 4 and 16 who face a crisis of any nature: abuse, neglect, homelessness, medical or psychological issues, personal loss or family difficulties. Qualified social services programs and professionals[Read more]
Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Hawaii (RMHC-Hawaii) is marking three decades of assisting families with seriously ill children from the neighbor islands and throughout the Pacific Rim who must travel to Oahu for treatments. The anniversary celebration includes a special show on Saturday, June 24 from 11am to 2pm at[Read more]
Makawao Library Sat. June 17, 10-10:45am – “Cirque Jolie”: Jolie the Clown presents magic, balloon art and hula hoop fun for ages 3 and up. Sat. June 24, 10-11am – “Uncle Wayne Celebrates Summer Reading”: Music, learning and laughter for toddlers to age 8. Intentions for Magickal Mamas and their Babes LAUNCH[Read more]
Head outdoors for some summer fun and look no further than in your own backyard. Here are 10 fun things to do right there at home, and they don’t take acres and acres to enjoy. 1. Make it a picnic. Grab a blanket, make some sandwiches and lemonade, and make[Read more]
Summer is a great time to give children a break from their long school days – to have fun with friends and to rest. But, learning doesn’t have to stop. Do you know that most students lose about 2 months of grade-level equivalency in math over the summer because the[Read more]
They just may be the most important holidays of the year—Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Okay, so Halloween or Christmas may take the lead with the kids, but celebrating mom and dad is important. When kids are small, gift buying is often left to the adults. Below are some great[Read more]
Haole Rot, or as they call it in the medical field Tinea Versicolor, is a common skin fungal infection. It affects all ages and develops from sweat mixing with an overgrowth of yeast on the skin’s surface. Haole rot is usually more noticeable with sun exposure as all areas of[Read more]
Summer is in full swing, kids are running in and out of the house, with a few neighbor kids thrown in. Here are some summer preparedness tips for every parent. 1. Plastic drinking glasses & plates: Stock up on reusable plastic cups and plates. This allows parents to breathe easily[Read more]
Here’s a fun activity for the kids to try at home in between jaunts to the sand. School may be out and days may be spent mostly at the beach but that’s no reason why you can bring the beach home with a little craft time. Kids love to play[Read more]
Father’s Day is a great opportunity for keiki to spend some quality time with dad. This Father’s Day, put down the phone, leave work for another time, and focus on family. Make lasting memories with these fun Father’s Day ideas! Camping For the outdoorsy dad, head over to the Hosmer[Read more]
