Cubby Caboose Mini Express Train at Windward Mall

After spending some time at the Indoor Play Area at Windward Mall, we took the kids to ride the new Cubby Caboose Mini Express Train.Located near Sears lower level, it costs $3 for both kids and adults to ride (yes, adults can ride too!).DS1 was too scared to go on, but DS2 loves train, so he went on with his friends and aunty.It's quite a tight squeeze...

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Hokule`a Voyage of Discovery Indoor Play Area at Windward Mall

On President's Day we decided to meet up with our friends at Windward Mall.We hardly ever go to Windward Mall. In fact, the last time we went there, the Hokule`a Voyage of Discovery Indoor Play Area (sponsored by HMSA) didn't even exist yet!It's a fun place for the kiddies to run around and play, and the best part, it's free!The play area objects are...

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Shiro's Saimin Haven

Sometimes (okay, many times) I crave saimin with a side order of french fries with gravy, and recently I indulged my craving at Shiro's Saimin Haven.I ordered the Wun Tun Min with Garnishes.And here's the French Fries with Gravy.As expected, everything was delicious. Total comfort food...DS1 had the Keiki Pancakes with Choice of Meat (Keiki Hot Dog).DH...

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Makino Chaya-Take Out Bentos

Recently we went to a party where the hosts ordered bentos from Makino Chaya in Aiea for everyone.The bentos are pretty cheap (most about $3.99 or less). You just have to call your order in the day before and pick up the the next day between 11am and 1pm.I had the Chicken Katsu Bento.We ordered the Salmon and Shrimp Tempura Bento for the boys to share,...

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Ailana Shave Ice

There's a new shave ice place in town, and it's good. It's called Ailana Shave Ice, and it's located on Kona Street, across from Ala Moana Shopping Center (a few driveways Ewa of Bank of Hawaii). They offer homemade flavors such as haupia, green tea, strawberry milk, in addition to their menu of regular syrups. Build your own, or order one...

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Wahoo's Fish Taco

Wahoo's tweeted a coupon for a free combo meal during Valentine's Day weekend (2/12-2/14), so the hubby and I went to Wahoo's newest location in Kahala for lunch on Saturday. We walked from Kahala Mall, although there were many open parking spaces in their parking lot. They share the parking lot with Subway and The Olive Tree, and in the evenings...

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The Original Pancake House

I never used to like pancakes until I tried the ones at The Original Pancake House (I don't order any pancakes, I just always take a few bites from DH).Recently we went to the one on Dillingham. We usually go to the one near Ala Moana, but since DH went to get some work done on his car near the area, we decided to go to the Dillingham one. DS2 had...

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Birthday Parties at Gymboree

Many of my boys' friends go to Gymboree, and recently one of them held a birthday party at the Aiea location.The party packages start at $219, one of which includes Pizza Hut pizza for up to 30 guests.You can bring your own drinks and cake, and Gymboree provides paper products, party hats, and goodie bags!You get the gym for 90 minutes.The first 60...

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Tango Contemporary Cafe

We didn't feel like driving anywhere for dinner, so we walked to Tango for dinner. We split the caesar salad for our appetizer. The wait seemed a bit long considering it consisted of just romaine lettuce, croutons, cheese, and dressing. $9.50 I ordered the Grilled Grass Fed Tenderloin of Beef. I made the fatal mistake of ordering it medium...

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