FREE Culinary Classes at William Sonoma

Check with William Sonoma for all the info on times and days to learn to cook great meals for the summer cuz the kids are home from school. Taste the Best of Summer on Saturday from 10am to 4pm for FREE food samples.

Do you want your kids to learn about $$$?

Here is a great opportunity to teach them to gather their stuff from clothes to toys and ask the Childrens Discovery Center to register them and then sell it to make $$$$. Or go and buy some more stuff. This is on Sat. June 27th at Kaka'ako Waterfront Park from 10am to 1pm for the annual Keiki Swap Meet. The McNamara's were one of the first families to participate in this event. It was in the Honolulu Advertiser years ago and taught them a great lesson about money.

Dragons on the Beach

Ala Moana Beach has a huge event to take the kids for food, crafts, rides and a movie along with watching the Dragon Boat Festival and is to ward off evil spirits which originated in China. This is on Friday June 26th. So, mark your calendars!

Concert at the Honolulu Zoo

Enjoy a concert with the animals at the zoo with John Cruz on Wed. 4:35pm when gates open and show starts at 6pm on June 24th. Cost-3 dollars per person.

Childrens Discovery Museum

Enjoy an hour of art for the kids 1 -3 dollars plus admission at 11am at the museum on Wednesday June 24th.

TUESDAY FREE MOVIE FILM FESTIVAL

Tuesday June 23rd at 10am at Dole for HORTON HEARS WHO--FREE and first come, first serve.

THE VELVETEEN RABBIT-Film Festival

Don't forget to catch this classic movie with the kids at UH Art Auditorium this Sunday 3pm on June 21st. It is after the childs book that we read to our kids. Its a short 88 min. film.

FREE FAMILY SUNDAY-Idea for Fathers Day

Honolulu Academy of Arts has scavenger hunts, art fun with kids, movies and live entertainment and other fun stuff for the whole family and the theme is OUR FAMOUS FATHERS from 11am to 5pm. What a great day to spend with the dads!

Fathers Day Fun at Windward Mall

This Saturday June 20th at Windward Mall from 11am to 3pm they are having all kinds of fun with kids from activities, prizes, entertainment, balloons and even a father look a like contest with kids at 1pm.

FREE Family Fun at Pearlridge Center

Go check out all the huge bugs and insects at the Pearlridge Center and ride the safari train and have giant bugs surrounding you. They also have free interactive displays for both Uptown and Downtown Pearlridge mall. You can also ride the tram. This is ongoing and everyday until August 2nd. Have fun exploring on your safari on this very hands on activity with the kids!

Recipes that help the heart!

www.skinnyinthecity.com for more foods that help with your love life and are good for the heart.

Aina Haina Chuck E Cheese has CLOSED

I was over in Aina Haina Shopping area the other day and was so sad to see the doors closed and I looked inside to see an empty CHUCK E CHEESE with tons of great memories of 12 years of service. The new location is not open yet in CITY SQUARE. PEARL CITY is newly rennovated and located at 850 Kam Hwy #140 A PCSC, Pearl City, HI 96782 phone is 455-1448 and website is www.chuckecheese.com for more info. Go online to get all great deals on pizza and tokens!

4th Of July Bash at Turtle Bay

Turtle Bay is having a huge bash at Turtle Bay with food, fun and games and stuff for the kids. A beer garden for adults, massages, bouncy house and a FIREWORK SHOW. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Call 293-6027

A SHAVE FOR DAD

Bring Dad in at the Kahala Resort to buy him a massage and fresh shave! Call 739-8888 for more info.

AT PEARL ULTRALOUNGE ALA MOANA

Evcry 3rd Thursday of the month at 6pm to 9pm it is girls night out with mani, pedi, massages, hair and make up for ALL DOLLED UP at Pearl Ala Moana Nightlcub. They have a great happy hour from 4-8pm and great pupus too! NO COVER CHARGE FOR LADIES. No kids allowed. FREE EVENT. Last night on June 18th they had Marsha Nadalin and Annex there doing all the stuff for the ladies. It was packed and I got there at 8 and it was booked. So, I recommend to get there right when they start at 6pm. It was so much fun!!!

62nd Annual Booksale

Go check out all the books at McKinley's booksale in the High School Cafeteria and you can find some great deals instead of having to pay at the bookstore. Starting June 20 Sat. to June 28th or call 563-4147 or check the website http://www.friendsofthelibraryofhawaii.org/.

36th Annual Fathers Day Breakfast

The Hawaii Kai Lions has their breakfast on Sunday June 21st from 630 to 1030am at Kaiser High School Cafeteria for 6 dollars and take out is available. Call Scott for more details at 228-4916.

Turtle Bay Brunch for Dads

Turtle Bay is having a special brunch for dads with an awesome menu! Fathers Day is approaching on Sunday June 21st. Call 293-6000 for the list and prices in the sunset room with live entertainment.

FREE Pupus and Presentation

Manoa Gardens Elder Care Center this Friday June 19th at 6:30pm to 8:30pm to talk about answers and actions protecting our environment. Be sure to bring your own cup, plate and utensils to eat Chef Rauls pupus at 2790 Kahaloa Dr., Hon., HI 96822. For more info, you can check out the website www.hi.sierraclub.org/oahu/ .

FUEL: Film Premiere

The new movie FUEL will be shown at the Blaisdell Concert Hall at 6:30pm on Friday June 26th. You can contact http://www.ticketmaster.com/ for 10 dollar tickets.

Kids Behaviors Discussion

Check out June 15th http://www.mandjshow.com/ for more info on this great discussion.
Dr. Kevin Leman wrote a book called HAVE A NEW KID BY FRIDAY which claims that any bad behavior with kids can change in a couple of days using his techniques. Rachel Campos-Duffy from the REAL WORLD San Francisco has a website http://www.parentdish.com/ and Ian Kerner and Heidi Raykeil wrote a book called LOVE IN THE TIME OF COLIC discussed parenting issues called spoiling and foiling kids.

Camping For Dads Day

Dawn and her family are going camping this weekend. So, let me or Dawn know if you would like to join in on the FATHERS DAY FUN! Email seagemmcnamara@hotmail.com for more info.

Ice Age

Thats right another Ice Age movie coming soon! http://www.iceagemovie.com/ Dawn of the Dinosaurs in 3-D!

Slim In 6

This is the latest craze in exercise right now. Go to http://www.slimin6.com/ for more info. You get a 6 week guarantee and it costs 4 payments of 19.95 plus shipping and handling. Debbie Siebers does cardio with light resistance in 6 weeks of science slim training that burns fat and sculp a lean body with muscles. One of the girls from the Walkn Babes is doing this and the results are pretty impressive. To charge by phone call 1-800-926-6077.

Recipes for Milkshakes

Are you looking to cool off this summer? Friday www.todayshow.com June 12th had some great recipes to cool down. Put some peach sorbet, vanilla ice cream (Breyers, Haagen Daz or Ben and Jerry), a little peach preserves, peaches to garnish and milk with a teaspoon of vanilla extract and blend it to make this perfect shake. yummy. Or get some chocolate Guinness, chocolate syrup, choc. sorbet and vanilla ice cream and blend for the perfect combination! Enjoy!

For more recipes by Adam Ried, "THOROUGHLY MODERN MILKSHAKES".

Beauty And The Beast Ice Skating Show

The Sheraton presents the Russian Ice Skating team to BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Blaisdell Arena from July 29th to August 2nd with weekend matinees at 2pm and weekly showtimes at 730pm. Go to www.ticketmaster.com to buy your tickets or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

Swap Parties

Swap parties are the biggest trend right now cuz the economy is so bad and spending money is NOT in the budget. So, looking for something to do this summer? Why not host a swap party. It can be anything to kids toys to their clothes to moms clothes, jewelry, food etc..... The list is endless.

Go check out www.todayshow.com for Bobbie's Swap Party on Thursday June 11th for all the details from the invite to other parties across the nation.

You can even swap on websites across the country. Check out these websites- www.exboyfriendjewelry.com, www.riostyles.com, www.swapstyle.com, www.ehashclothes.com, www.dresshare.com and www.toolzdo.com for the guys.

HAPPY FATHERS DAY

Hope all you DADs have an AWESOME FATHERS DAY this Sunday June 21st! Go out and have some fun with dad!