Food + Beverage

Superfood Snack Bites

Kid-approved, no-bake bites perfect for lunchboxes, play dates, or an on-the-go boost Article by Jasmine Silverstein | Photography by Meals in a HeartBeat Are you looking for a snack that’s healthy, quick, and something your keiki will actually eat? These no-bake Superfood Snack Bites check all the boxes. Naturally sweet, a little chewy, and just the right size for little hands, they’re packed with real-food ingredients that fuel growing bodies (and busy grown-ups too). The base is soft...

Life + Culture

75 Years of Wonder

HPA celebrates global culture while staying grounded in place Article by Sara Stover | Photography by Hawai’i Preparatory Academy In the countryside of Waimea sits Hawai’i Preparatory Academy (HPA), a private school surrounded by rolling hills, green from the rain ka makani brings. In Hawaiian, ka makani means "the wind.” At HPA, it is at once a mascot inspired by Waimea’s mighty, ever-changing winds, as well as a symbol of the adaptable, strong spirit that faculty and students have...

Life + Culture

Soccer With Heart

Where every child gets a chance to shine Article by Liz Collard Arnold | Photography by Mel Arredondo Tim Buskirk has served as regional commissioner of the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), a soccer club for kids ages 6-19 in Kona, Hawai’i, since 2017. He loves being involved in youth development, not just as athletes, but as upright citizens. Founded in 1964, AYSO’s mission is to “develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs that promote a fun, family environment.” What sets...

Life + Culture

Raising Resilient Kids

Parenting with purpose in an anxious, overinformed world Article and Photography by Stephanie Daniels I often find it incredibly painful to witness my keiki experience failure. It brings back memories of my childhood and the hurtful feelings I endured—feelings I wish to shield my children from at all costs. With all the resources and knowledge I've accumulated over the years, my deepest desire is to give them more than I had and protect them from things I experienced that made me...