Editor’s Letter: Good Times, Great Gifts and Giving Back
In the spirit of the season, we’re all about gifts, giving back and celebrating special times.
Photo: Jasmine Chagnon
The holidays are here! In the spirit of the season, we’re featuring some great gifts—new items from local brands that will educate and excite your keiki. And since it’s not all about presents under the tree, we’re also highlighting ways you and the whole ‘ohana can give back, by volunteering or donating to various community organizations.
Seeing as it’s a long season of celebration, we tapped our Best of HONOLULU Family winner of Best Event Styling for an Uber-Chic Kids Party, O‘ahu Styling Co., to help us throw a party. To say founder Lyndsea Tasaka knocked our socks off would be an understatement! She, along with a tribe of other local businesswomen, created a magical winter wonderland that every kid (and adult!) would fawn over. If in the new year you find yourself planning a birthday or graduation party, a baby shower or another very special occasion, look to O‘ahu Styling Co.—and our list of other event resources—to make your life easier and your event absolutely epic.
We are also introducing you to another O‘ahu mom who, after trying to juggle career and family, unintentionally started the women’s networking group Wāhine Rise. Oh, and check out the list of the top doctors and dentists, because we all know ‘tis the season for sickness, too.
Cheers!
Jasmine Chagnon
Editor
Meet Our Cover Kids!
Photo: LucieXYZ Photography
Name: Kaleb
Age: 3
Favorite things to do: Watch Monster Jam monster trucks or play with trucks
Favorite place to go on O‘ahu: His mama’s house or the beach
Favorite foods: Gluten-free pizza, chicken and rice and chicken nuggets
Dislikes or fears: None! He likes to live on the edge—jumping off things, climbing and pushing the limits.
Photo: LucieXYZ Photography
Name: Kaizley
Age: 7
Favorite things to do: Go to the beach or park, draw, play with slime and play with her baby brother
Favorite place to go on O‘ahu: Any beaches or parks, Fun Factory, Chuck E. Cheese, and to visit the horses in Kahuku
Favorite foods: Noodles, hot dog, spaghetti, kālua pork
Dislikes or fears: None—she is brave and adventurous!
