Just kiss each other!!

Coloring is always fun for a while. You can get some pretty good coloring books at the dollar store. You could also get some construction paper and stickers and stuff like that and put like a plastic mat or newspaper down on the table or kitchen floor and do some craft stuff with them, if you’re willing for things to get a little messy. You could go buy a package of those big blocks that are kind of like legos, but bigger. They don’t cost a whole lot. As for the smaller kids, like the babies, that’s a little tougher. Maybe you could put in some kind of cute movie for them or just let them crawl around in the living room and play. Good luck!

Kudos to you!!! I hope you have a second pair of eyes and hands coming to help you. I know that kids love to play sidewalk chalk outside. Also, a trip to the park or the library are free and can provide a few hours of entertainment. Good luck!

You will have no problem visiting Hawaii. The state’s economy revolves around tourism….and the only locals you would meet that don’t like tourists are the hard-core guys who have no real education….and feel that the world owes them a living. They are few and far between.

All cities (places) have those folks that hang together (gangs of sorts) and I would think you would not involve yourself with those types anyway. You will not find them in tourist areas anyway…..as this is not where they want to be.

You will have an excellent time…and will be glad you went….

Aloha! Hawai’i no ka oi…..

Activities for the Big Ones-
-Salt Dough– Let them make it (non toxic incase they eat it!) and the microwave it. And then microwave it 30 seconds, let it cool and repeat until it hardens. Then let them paint it.
-Egg Babies– Cook Eggs (Boiled.) then put faces on them and tell them to be mommies and daddies. They make it houses they can make it clothes.
-Egg Hunts– Easter eggs on sale. It will help their reading, put notes in them, it also builds team work.
-Balloon Pop- Blow up balloons and put notes in them for sharades. Then let them act it out.
-Paper Mashae–Mix Glue, Flour and Water. Then let them put it around a pop bottle hot-glued to a peice of cardboard.

For the little ones-
-You MUST have toys for them
-Barney Tapes
-Salt Dough (they might not like the taste if they eat it but it ain’t poison!)
-Music
-Walkers
-Swing sets=Those swingy things you hook to the doorway.
-Dollies– When the big kids do egg babies the little kids can play dollies.
-House- Build a fort.

No, do not worry about what you’ve heard. Hawaii is beautiful, and I spent two weeks there on my honeymoon. My husband and I felt very welcomed and were treated kindly by everyone. Treat your surroundings with respect, ie, don’t litter or act like a jerk, and you will be fine. Seriously. Don’t regret your decision. You will have a wonderful time!

Just try and stay in areas that are tourist-geared and you’ll be fine. On Oahu, stay in Waikiki/Honolulu, and tourist destinations like the Polynesian Cultural Center (which I highly recommend). Kaua’i is pretty rural all over, just stick to places where you see shopping centers and stuff. I would say a great way not to offend anyone is to learn about the culture before you go there…don’t just assume that the stereotypes that you know are correct; that is a main reason why “tourists” aren’t liked by Hawaiian people. The culture and language there is widely misunderstood. Pleeeaaase don’t wave your hands around or “pretend” that you are dancing hula, us hula dancers take our craft very seriously. Just remember, you are dealing with someone else’s history, culture, and heritage, so be respective and polite, and willing to learn. =]

Your a busy gal! Gonna need lots to do w/ 10 kids (and more helping hands too). I take care of a 20 month old and I have a 12 month old and try to do something fun w/ them everyday. A very messy but fun activity is mixing cornstarch and water together until it makes a watery goo, it is the coolest feeling, even I like playing with it. Something else that is always fun is having the kids make their own books, pick out pictures in magazines and seal them up in zip-lock bags. Staple the bags together so seam in inward and tape over seam and staples. Have fun!

Don’t let others scare you.

Hawaii is a very beautiful place. If you are not running around with an attitude and being rude to people, you will be fine. Hawaii is VERY laid back so don’t expect it to move at the pace of a big city.

Having your honeymoon in Hawaii will be a very memorable event for you. It is amazingly beautiful, very laid back, the food is very good, the locals are friendly (except for some, but you’d get some rude people anywhere you went in the world).

If you are still uneasy when you get there, talk to any of the staff at your rental car agency or your hotel and they can tell you what they think should be avoided.

Enjoy your honeymoon and judge for yourself. Remember to take your camera as you’ll want to take many pictures.

Congratulations to you!

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On Kauai be sure to visit the Kilohana Plantation and have lunch or dinner at Gaylord’s. We also enjoyed the carriage ride around the plantation.
It’s been 3 yrs. since we were there, but we didn’t find people to be rude. On Oahu we had a lot of fun visiting the Polynesian Cultural Center.
Hope you have a wonderful honeymoon!