Learning to Run

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Learning to Run Running is one of the most common sports activities.   Children start by crawling and progress to walking.  When they develop enough balance and strength they make next big leap to moving with no feet touching the ground, essentially jumping from one leg to the other.  Many may think that running is a… [Continue Reading]

2012 Valley Isle Keiki Fest

Keiki Fest

To celebrate “The Month of the Young Child,” the 2012 Valley Isle Keiki Fest will be held on the Great Lawn at the University of Hawaii, Maui College on Saturday, April 14th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  This annual event promotes a positive, safe and healthy environment for Maui’s Keiki.  Keiki Fest promises lots… [Continue Reading]

Star Gazing

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Spring is a good time to see the famous constellation of Orion. The three stars that make up his belt are obvious to see high in the eastern sky. Hanging from the belt is his sword. The middle “star” of the sword is the Great Orion Nebula or M42 which is really a gaseous cloud… [Continue Reading]

The Holidays Maui Style!

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                                          The Holidays Maui Style! We may not have snow on the ground, but Maui does offer the holiday spirit as only we can. Head to the beach to make snow angels, head into the… [Continue Reading]

Family Friendly Halloween And Fall Celebrations On Maui

Family Fun Halloween

I was browsing through my Facebook stream when a notification came it.  It is an invitation from our friends, the Gera’s.  We are invited to their annual Halloween Party. This reminded me that Halloween is just around the corner. Does you family celebrate Halloween? Some do and some don’t.  I am not particularly fond of… [Continue Reading]

West Maui Fun: The Lahaina Animal Farm

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Did you know that a horse can get a sunburn on it’s nose, and that they too cheap cialis tablets need sunscreen just like us? Yup, they do! Don’t worry, I didn’t know that either, that is until I spent the morning at The Lahaina Animal Farm with my two kids, age three and six…. [Continue Reading]

Maui Fair is The New Maui County Fair

Maui County Fair

Our calendar is already marked! September 30, 2011 – we’re going to the Maui Fair!  And we’re very excited about it.  The Maui Fair is on from Sept. 29 to Oct. 2nd 2011. We might even go there twice.  Are you going? What is a Maui Fair?  It’s basically the same as the Maui County Fair,… [Continue Reading]

Staycation on Maui

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Our kids have been on summer vacation for a couple of weeks now.  During their  first week of vacation I was still hoping that we could come up with some extra cash to go on a trip to visit another country or state.  However, due to the ailing economy, it is apparent that we’re staying… [Continue Reading]

Building Sand Castles

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Sand Castles are fun for the family. They take a lot of wet sand and a plastic knife. 1. Make a base by leveling an area in the sand and completely wetting it with buckets of water. 2. Pile sand up a couple of feet to make a foundation for the castle and pour more… [Continue Reading]

Five Fun Things To Do in West Maui with Kids

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This is just the tip of the volcano of fun things to do here in West Maui. Indeed, there’s no shortage of activities for the keiki, but many love to just hang at the beach all day and play (just be sure to put on lots of sunscreen!). Sugar Cane Train If you come to… [Continue Reading]