jaybra's Passport
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I have lived on Oahu for 10 years now but originally grew up in Colorado. My oldest is the girl, my youngest the little guy. We love just about anything new, really enjoy age-appropriate outdoor adventures, and our measure for a good day is based on how few times the little guy wets his pants (the best places to visit result in zero accidents - he is either already wet so we don't notice or there is a bathroom around every corner).
Our Family's Travel Personality
curious, independent, energetic, easy_going, scheduled
We Just Got Back From
Colorado
Our Favorite Vacation Spot
Colorado
A Place We'd Love To Visit
Disneyland
Worst Travel Moment With My Kids:
When the little guy wet his pants sitting in his airplane seat two hours into a seven hour flight.
Websites I Like:
Winter Type Activities for Kids on Summery Oahu
My five year old was recently telling me all the "winter" things we needed to do so it would be more like Winter time here in Hawaii. I just couldn't pass up her list.
1140 Kuala St., #112
Pearl City, Hawaii
Comment:
Eat ice cream everyday...just like eating snow with flavor.
reviewed on: June 20 2010
"Great frozen yogurt, terrific topping selection"
My daughter is lactose intolerant so I am always searching for ice cream places that serve yogurt or lactose free alternatives. Generally, the options are slim and disappointing. So, when we recently discovered this new little frozen yogurt place tucked next to Babies R Us in Pearl Highlands (up the hill from Sam's Club on Kam Highway), we were pleasantly surprised.Cherry on Top is a serve yourself yogurt place done in simple, modern decor with a terrific kid sized table with lots of chairs right in the middle of the room. When we walked in, we were greeted by the girl working the counter and offered several little cups for tasting the various flavors. We found the enormous serving cups and headed to the yogurt dispensers. My daughter was so happy, she could reach the handles and actually dispense her own yogurt. After placing a small amount of frozen yogurt in the bowl, they both headed for the topping tables. The candy table is terrific but the part that amazes me is the fruit table. The selection and quality of cut fruits is fantastic.
So aside from everyone getting to pick what they want and having fun putting their own treats together, I have also found the price cannot be beat. The price is 36 cents an ounce. What does this equate to - well, since they weight of the bowl is deducted, two adults and two kids can each have their own bowl with a decent amount for about 2/3 the price of other ice cream places.
1000 Kamehameha Highway
Pearl City, Hawaii
Comment:
Because you can't have Winter without snow!
reviewed on: November 27 2010
"It snows on Oahu once a year!"
SNOW DAYS IN HAWAII NEI - December 11, 2010Pearl Highlands Center is celebrating Christmas with 40 Tons of Snow this year at Pearl Highlands Center. Pearl Highlands Center hold this event every year on the second Saturday in December so be sure to mark your calendars it gets BIGGER and BETTER every year.
We went to the event two years ago and last year missed the event but ended up at the mall the day after and we were still greeted by a pile of snow that hadn't fully melted. If you happen to be in the neighborhood, this event is a blast. For many of the kids that attend, this is their first time "seeing" snow. It is a bit of a zoo, so keep the little ones close and don't forget your mittens with your shorts and "slippahs"
4510 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, Hawaii
Comment:
Go Ice Skating.
reviewed on: January 27 2012
"Unique and unexpected"
Ice Palace is mostly what you would expect an ice rink to be - with an island twist. The rink was warmer and more crowded than any rink I have ever been to. I realized very quickly, we were there as much to watch the crowd as we were there to skate. Watching people who have never woken up to a snowy morning before skating on ice is a hoot. People were clearly trying to bundle in the warmest clothes they had -- their longest board shorts, tube socks, and hoodies in many cases. I dressed my kids in sweatpants, sweatshirts and light knit gloves and they were warm but not hot. The rental skates at the rink were some of the best I have come across and they even had skates small enough for a three year old with tiny feet (I think they were a toddler size 9 equivalent). The beginner area of the ice is roped off and the rink offers sliding frames for those not yet willing to brave it alone. If your kids have never been ice skating before, this is as good of any place for a first time experience. If you have frequented mainland rinks, this experience, although entertaining, will likely be disappointing for the kids. In the case of my kids, this was their first time on ice with "real ice skates". They had fun, and although they ask to go there when we drive by, it never seems to be the activity they choose when given a choice. Several notes: The bathrooms were disgusting, I would try to avoid at all costs. The open skate times at the rink are very generous but I do not recall the ability to re-enter after departing. You are allowed to take food and drinks in and I definitely would (check this policy before going, I recently heard it had changed).
151 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, Hawaii
Comment:
Animals need presents too (the zoo staff give Christmas presents to the animals every year, usually the week of Christmas).
reviewed on: November 25 2009
"Terrific Zoo for Littles"
The Honolulu Zoo is not huge and does not have a tremendous variety of animals but this is why we love it. I have a 1 and a 3 year old and the two of them can walk the zoo. We plan on spending about four hours at the zoo (pack a lunch) and casually meander our way through the zoo. The difference is, many of the bigger zoos are just too big for this age group. We found at bigger zoos, we can't see monkeys, giraffes, elephants, and hippos all in one trip because the kids are worn out before we make it through. This is not the case with this zoo...which makes it perfect for little legs that want to be independent. If you plan on attending the Honolulu Zoo more then twice per year, make sure you check out the Memberships. Family packages start at $40 - and it doesn't matter if you have a Hawaii ID or not (we buy memberships for the grandparents when they come out to visit for 2 weeks - figuring they will take the kids there at least twice). This is by far my kids favorite thing to do on the island.
91-1001 Renton Rd.
Ewa Beach, Hawaii
Comment:
Just like Polar Express...use your imagination for the chill.
