tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49970547691698315282024-03-06T01:18:04.568-08:00Keiki Sitters: Hawaii's #1 Online Babysitting ServiceConnecting Families and Sitters on OahuKathy Custer, Keikisitters.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13623810961976410656noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997054769169831528.post-24964947606743905922015-02-06T23:19:00.001-08:002015-02-06T23:22:00.172-08:00Why Your Kids Need You to Take Time for Yourself<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When you have small children, their needs can seem endless,
and they always want more of your time and attention. As parents, and especially as moms, we are
wired to respond to our children by meeting their every need. The baby cries, the toddler wants someone to
play with, and the school-age child needs help with homework. Before you know
it, it is time to make supper, give baths, read more stories, answer a million
wonderfully imaginative questions, and finally put the children down to bed.
But that’s not the end—they often need water, have to go to the bathroom, get
hungry, get scared of the dark—and they still need you! By the time they finally drift off, you
probably feel like going to bed yourself.
But you still have to clean the house, get ready for an upcoming social
event, pack lunches for tomorrow, take care of a work project—and your partner
needs your attention, too! After 6 years
of being a mom, I am just figuring out how to find time to squeeze in a shower!<o:p></o:p></div>
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What a precious thing it is to spend time nurturing
children! But having your whole life wrapped up in your kids is not good for
you or them. When parents make themselves
so indispensable to their children that they cannot tell them to play alone
sometimes or leave them with another caregiver, they breed an unhealthy
dependency and fail to provide models of the kind of healthy, balanced adults
they want their children to become. Parents who don’t take time for themselves
are in danger of burnout, depression, and a temptation to live vicariously
through their kids, which puts children under enormous pressure. In contrast,
parents who have lives of their own send this message to their kids: “I am a
whole person with talents, interests, friends, and a role in the community. I
take responsibility to do what is necessary for my own health and happiness and
will not blame you for my problems or depend on you to make me happy (what a
relief!). I want you to be a whole and healthy person who takes care of
yourself.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Your children take cues from your emotions. There’s an old
saying that goes like this: “When Momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy!” The
best thing you can do for your family is to keep your emotional outlook stable
and positive. It is better for the
children (and partner!) to have their demands unmet at times than to have you
do everything they ask and be miserable.
Some big ways you can do this are to get sleep and exercise, nurture
your spiritual and emotional well-being (get a counselor if necessary), spend
time with your partner and other friends (real-time, not Facebook), develop
your interests, and contribute to your community (whether by getting a job, volunteering,
supporting friends in need, or civic activism).
Involve your family in these activities sometimes, but not always.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Children need social networks, too. “Child trauma expert, Bruce D. Perry, has
further concluded that kids need a minimum of five caring adults in their lives
in order to thrive.” (Source: Firestone, Lisa. Helping Parents Distinguish Love
from Emotional Hunger. <i>Psychology Today</i>,
June 22, 2012, retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/compassion-matters/201206/helping-parents-distinguish-love-emotional-hunger)
By allowing others to care for them, you
help them build a wide support system and learn to be part of a community. It was painful for me at first to admit that
my child could grow in important ways through the influences of people other
than myself, but his life is richer because I have allowed him to interact
independently with other adults.<o:p></o:p></div>
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At this point, many of you are probably saying, “That sounds
great, but I just can’t. I’m too busy and/or don’t have enough money.” There
are always options if we are willing to be creative. Teach your children to
entertain themselves safely and leave you alone for certain periods of
time. Swap childcare with other parents. Tell your partner what you need. Join the YMCA (it provides free childcare
while you exercise/shower and offers reduced membership rates for low-income
families). If you qualify for free
preschool, take advantage of it. Take
ownership of your choices. Don’t say, “I have to _____.” Say, “I want to _____
because.” This will help you become
aware of your priorities and your power to choose. Be intentional about your parenting, too.
Take the time to think about what you want to do for your children over their
lives and how you are going to do that. You can’t be the parent you want to be
until you become the kind of person you want to be. Your kids may grumble now, but they will
thank you later.<o:p></o:p></div>
Keiki Sittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948962138909974618noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997054769169831528.post-8936598060056296042014-11-20T21:55:00.003-08:002014-11-22T19:22:03.768-08:00Picky Eater?<br />
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First, involve your child in picking out and making the food. “Picking out” the food could mean guiding them to the right ingredients, and “making” could be something as small as stirring or putting the measured-out amount of water into a bowl. The point is to get them excited about the food!<br />
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After the easier part of the preparation takes place, allow your child to play with safe kitchen items (e.g. plastic bowls, wooden spoons, plastic measuring cups). This will give you time to do all of the things the little one can’t. Right before the food is ready to go in the oven or on the stove, let your child see what it looks like. They can be so amazed by the transformation of food, especially baked items!<br />
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Cooking also serves as a great time for learning, listening and following directions! When you turn on the stove or oven, make sure to let your child know. Talk to him/her and let him/her know that the oven is very hot and we need to stay away from it while the food is cooking. Time to set the table! This could include a fun plate, utensil set and special chair for your child. Or it could be just one of those three; something to help signify that it is time to sit and eat. It also takes up a few minutes while the food is cooking to keep them in the mind-set of lunch time!<br />
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Ding! Lunch is ready and your child is already excited to see what he/she has made! After much praise and excitement, it’s time to dig in. Now is the perfect time to sit with your child, eat, and talk about what a great meal you have prepared together. This process might seem like it would take 10 times longer than just cooking the food for your child, but after you factor in the time it takes to set up something to entertain them while you cook, the little guy/girl pulling on your leg right as you’re turning on the oven, and trying to get him/her to eat, having your child cook with you actually saves you time and creates a more enjoyable environment!
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Your child deserves the best care-- and you give that to them every day. There are times of course, where you need to hire a sitter, and when you do, hiring a nanny from Aloha Sitters ensures that you will find the best fit for your family.<br />
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Our service provides a large variety of sitters, all of whom are highly qualified. Whether you want someone who is lifeguard certified, a swim or surf instructor, or someone with an educational background, we have you covered. Our highly qualified, fun, and energetic staff is perfect for all your needs.<br />
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When only the best will do for your family, contact Aloha Sitters and sit back, relax, and let us attract the perfect sitter for your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997054769169831528.post-6137886633732126192014-07-02T14:21:00.000-07:002014-07-02T14:21:15.118-07:00Prepared for the UnexpectedLast minute or spontaneous plans, emergencies, unexpected responsibilities, sick children-- sometimes, things come out of left field and we are in need of helping hand last minute. Things might come up unexpectedly, but that doesn't mean you can't be prepared for them. Having a few sitters on call to reach out to in time of need will set you mind at ease that even when things come up, you've got a team in place to take care of things.<br />
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How are you going to find sitters willing for a last minute job? Sign into keikisitters.com and post an "on-call" job position. Interview a few sitters until you find a couple you are comfortable with, and who are flexible with their schedules and able to come last minute when something comes up. You may have to pay a higher rate for the peace of mind of having someone on call, but when that thing comes up, whatever it is, you will be happy you did! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997054769169831528.post-21837393675374707882014-05-02T09:26:00.002-07:002014-05-02T09:26:48.089-07:00Keiki Sitters is "Best of Honolulu"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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No one likes being gassy-- but lucky for you, you know how to burp on your own to expel that extra gas. Not so for your mini-me-- babies typically swallow a lot of air as they feed, and thus it is important to burp your newborn after feeding to minimize the gassiness and irritation that can result from gulping down air. Why do they intake so much air? In part because babies feed laying down, and the air sits in the esophagus causing discomfort. Here are three ways to burp your baby to help alleviate that discomfort:<br />
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You can either be standing or sitting for this, whatever is more comfortable for you. Rest your baby’s chin on your shoulder, supporting the baby with one hand. Gently pat your baby’s back with your other hand. The standard for burping is about four minutes-- if your baby hasn’t burped by then, it probably doesn’t need to.<br />
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2. Hold your baby upright in your lap.
With one hand, support your baby’s chest and head, being cautious of its neck and throat. With the other hand, gently pat your baby’s back.<br />
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Again, it is important to support your baby’s head to make sure it’s neck is supported, as you always want the neck higher than the chest when burping. Pat your child’s back until it burps. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997054769169831528.post-49336344380406189292014-03-25T13:42:00.000-07:002014-03-25T13:42:57.108-07:00SBA 2014 Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award awarded to Kathy Custer, owner and founder of Keiki SittersKathy Custer, founder and owner of Keiki Sitters, is on fire! Last year, Kathy was a <i>Pacific Business News </i><a href="http://keikisitters.blogspot.com/2012/06/kathy-custer-named-forty-under-40.html" target="_blank">"Forty Under 40" finalist. </a> Now, she has once again been recognized for her entrepreneurial efforts with an award from the Small Business Administration as a SBA 2014 Young Entrepreneur of the Year. The Hawaii House of Representatives and Senate recognized Kathy, along with the other nine winners in a ceremony March 24, 2014.<br />
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Kathy was nominated for the award by Michael Libertini of Bank of Hawaii.<br />
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Kathy's father, David Custer, flew in from California to help celebrate.<br />
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Congratulations to Kathy on her continued successes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997054769169831528.post-25503290204992451942014-03-04T17:09:00.000-08:002014-03-04T17:09:02.122-08:00Vaccinations for Children<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); color: #565a5b; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">A recent <a class="ui-link" href="http://khon2.com/2014/02/25/second-case-of-measles-confirmed-in-hawaii/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #55c4cd; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">measles outbreak</a> has been confirmed on Oahu, stemming from a child who traveled to the Philippines without a vaccination and brought back the highly contagious disease-- measles-- that we have had a vaccination for since 1963. </span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); color: #565a5b; font-family: 'Noto Sans', Arial, serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); color: #565a5b; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); color: #565a5b; font-family: 'Noto Sans', Arial, serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); color: #565a5b; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">In </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); color: #323333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">1962, the year before the measles vaccine was introduced, almost 500,000 cases of measles were reported in the U.S. Ten years after this there were about 32,000 cases, and ten years after that there were fewer than 2,000. In 1998 and 1999, only about 100 measles cases were reported each year, but in 2013 there was a spike in measles, with 175 confirmed cases and 20 hospitalizations according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 98% of measles patients were unvaccinated, indicating the outbreak was not a failure of a vaccine but rather failure to vaccinate. </span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); color: #565a5b; font-family: 'Noto Sans', Arial, serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); color: #565a5b; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); color: #565a5b; font-family: 'Noto Sans', Arial, serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); color: #323333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">It's not just your child you are protecting from disease with vaccinations-- as in the case of the unvaccinated child bringing the disease back, an unvaccinated child can become highly contagious, spreading disease like wildfire to anyone who is not vaccinated or immune to the disease. </span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); color: #565a5b; font-family: 'Noto Sans', Arial, serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); color: #565a5b; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); color: #565a5b; font-family: 'Noto Sans', Arial, serif; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); color: #323333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Protect your child, and other's children by getting the proper vaccinations. Go to the <a class="ui-link" href="http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/easy-to-read/child.html" rel="nofollow" style="color: #55c4cd; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Center for Disease and Prevention Control</a> to find out more. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With 2014 upon us, now is a great time to set goals with your children for the new year. The <a href="http://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/news-features-and-safety-tips/pages/healthy-new-year-resolutions-for-kids.aspx" target="_blank">American Academy of Pediatrics</a> has some great goal ideas for children, broken up by age-group. What are your resolutions this year? </span></div>
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Sometimes it is hard to remember that most of the world has quite dramatic seasons with our perennial good weather, but yesterday, September 22, marked the beginning of fall. In honor of the season, here are a few fun craft ideas to get into the fall spirit! </div>
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Start by gathering pretzels and various kinds of cherry tomatoes. Have your child arrange them in different ways to resemble a tree with it's foliage changing colors. Fun for the kids, and at the end they will have a healthy snack to feast on! </div>
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These <b>Craft-Stick Scarecrows </b>were borrowed from <a href="http://littlefamilyfun.com/">LittleFamilyFun.com</a>--- they are not only easy to make, but super cute! Here's what you will need:</div>
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Now that school is back in session, if your child doesn't already have a cell-phone, he is probably asking for one. Everyone else may have one, but does that mean your child should as well? Possibly.<br /><br /><div>
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Chances are you have been spending some real quality time with your child this summer, which is fantastic! But, in the off-chance that you are ready for some good old "me time", let us explain how Keiki Sitters works and how we can help YOU this summer! </div>
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Keiki Sitters is a Kama'aina service helping local families (you!) find local sitters. What does that mean for you? Well, our simple 3 step process breaks it down for you, allowing you to spend less time hunting for sitters by bringing highly qualified sitters right to you! </div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15px;">Just fill out one simple form and your job will be posted on our site, </span><a href="http://keikisitters.com/" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15px;">KeikiSitters.com</a><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15px;">, and sitters who live close by will be alerted that a new job has posted in their area. Your job post is the place to let potential sitters know your rates, where you are located, how many and how old your children are, and any other details you find pertinent. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">You will receive emails as sitters apply for your job, and you can choose the best fit for your family from among our hundreds of qualified and dedicated sitters. If you would rather actively search through our sitter database, you also have that option. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Each sitter will send a message when they apply for your job, and you will be able to view their profile. Then all you need to do is contact your favorite sitters to arrange for an interview. We do ask that you write back to all sitters who apply, even if you do not plan to interview them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Interested? Head over to our <a href="http://keikisitters.com/howitworks" target="_blank">website</a> for our rates and further info! Aloha! </span></div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997054769169831528.post-24367319604017651092013-05-24T14:12:00.000-07:002013-05-24T14:12:15.008-07:00Memorial Day 2013Memorial Day plans abound with fun barbecues and family beach days, and there is no shortage of fun to be had in Hawaii. Here is a roundup of some of our favorites Memorial Day festivities:<br />
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<a href="http://www.lanternfloatinghawaii.com/" target="_blank">15th Annual Lantern Floating Ceremony</a><br />
May 27, 2013<br />
Ala Moana Beach Park, Honolulu, Hawaii<br />
6:00-7:30 pm.<br />
Every year Ala Moana park fills ups with thousands of people for a beautiful and moving lantern floating ceremony. Right at sunset, more then 5,000 glowing lanterns light up the ocean at Magic Island. The lanterns are inscripted with messages to loved ones who have passed away, and prayers for a peaceful future.<br />
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<a href="http://honolulumuseum.org/events/13601-two_museums_and_royal_palace_weekend" target="_blank">Two Museums and a Royal Palace</a><br />
The Bishop Museum, Honolulu Museum of Art, and Iolani Palace are offering a special deal on May 25 and 26 for just $10 admission to all three for local residents!<br />
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<a href="http://www.ekfernandez.com/events/50th.asp" target="_blank">50th State Fair</a><br />
May 24-27, various other dates<br />
Aloha Stadium<br />
4:00 p.m. to closing<br />
Time for Ferris wheels and circus shows! Your children will love the games and rides provided, and you will love the price: cost is free for children under 40", and at most you will pay $5.<br />
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And let's not forget why we celebrate Memorial Day: <a href="http://www.timeforkids.com/news/meaning-memorial-day/40391" target="_blank">Time for Kids</a> offers this great explanation of the holiday:<br />
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"The holiday got started on May 30, 1868, when Union General John A. Logan declared the day an occasion to decorate the graves of Civil War soldiers. Twenty years later, the name was changed to Memorial Day. On May 11, 1950, Congress passed a resolution requesting that the President issue a proclamation calling on Americans to observe each Memorial Day as a day of prayer for permanent peace and designating a period on that day when the people of the United States might unite in prayer. President Richard M. Nixon declared Memorial Day a federal holiday in 1971. Memorial Day is now observed on the last Monday of May. It is an occasion to honor the men and women who died in all wars."</blockquote>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997054769169831528.post-33381228502744087192013-04-24T09:00:00.000-07:002013-04-24T09:00:10.301-07:00Time to Relax Moms! <br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">You're a busy
mom--chances are you run around all day taking care of your children, taking
them to school, extracurricular activities, and play dates. You are a
homemaker, a chef, a bookkeeper, a tutor, a </span><span style="font-size: 15px;">chauffeur</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> a nurse, a
peacemaker--I'm sure sometimes you think what DON'T you do. And so many of you
amazing moms also work </span><span style="font-size: 15px;">full-time</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">, in addition to all these other duties. </span></span></div>
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Don't you think you
deserve a break from all this? Well I've got some great news for you--there is
a new service offered on Oahu that might just make your day a little better.
Aloha Provisions saves you a trip to the
grocery store by taking online orders for groceries. Yes, you really can order
your groceries from the comfort of your home (or the beach!) and not worry
about dragging your kids around with you. </div>
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Go ahead and check
out the website, <a href="http://www.alohaprovisions.com/">www.alohaprovisions.com</a>.
And don't forget to use the extra time this gives you for some good old me time!</div>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997054769169831528.post-56742932852503072252013-03-22T15:52:00.001-07:002013-03-22T15:52:40.645-07:00Crafty Easter Fun<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Easter is right
around the corner, and with it comes plenty of fun for the whole family! From
Easter egg hunts to egg dyeing, Easter is the perfect time to bond with your
children over cute crafts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Blogger behind the idea:</span> <a href="http://kidsfunreviewed.com/easter-bunny-flower-pot-craft-idea/">Kids Fun
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Materials Needed:</span> 4-6 inch clay flower
pot, purple acrylic paint, paint brush, googly eyes, purple pom-pom (medium),
lavender and pink cardstock, craft glue, plant or flower</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Instructions:</span> Paint the
flower pot, and set it aside to dry. While the flower pot is drying, make a
pair of bunny ears from the lavender card stock and two inside ears from the
pink card stock. Then add the googly eyes, the pom-pom for a nose and use the
permanent marker to make a mouth. Glue the ears to the front of the pot, add
the plant and voila!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Egg
Dyeing is also always a fun tradition, but the folks at Huffington Post have set the
standard very high this year. Taking ideas from various crafters and bloggers,
they have compiled <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tina-ramchandani/easter-ideas-egg-dyeing_b_2917835.html" target="_blank">9 </a><span style="color: #111111;"><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tina-ramchandani/easter-ideas-egg-dyeing_b_2917835.html" target="_blank">Egg-Dyeing Designs To Change It Up ThisYear</a>. This is one of our favorites! </span></span></div>
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If your sweet tooth starts calling, pull out the cookie sheets to make these adorable <a href="http://www.munchkinmunchies.com/2011/04/funny-bunny-cookies-on-stick.html" target="_blank">Funny Bunny Cookies</a>, courtesy of Munchkin Munchies! </div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997054769169831528.post-43589350629328184622013-02-08T09:00:00.000-08:002013-02-08T09:00:06.897-08:00Happy Aloha Friday! Enjoy our picks for some fun weekend activities for the whole family!<br />
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Birthday
Expo Hawaii</div>
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Sat
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Discover
new birthday venues, activities, cakes, gifts and more for your keiki at
the Birthday Expo Hawaii.</div>
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596-2999, <a href="http://www.birthdayexpohawaii.com/">birthdayexpohawaii.com</a></div>
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Neal S.
Blaisdell Center</div>
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777 Ward
Avenue</div>
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Honolulu, HI 96814</div>
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Windward
District Parent Child Fair</div>
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Find out
about early learning community programs and resources for your little
ones. Bring the kids for hands-on activities.</div>
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<a href="http://www.windwardmall.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">windwardmall.com</span></a></div>
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Windward
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46-056
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Kaneohe, HI 96744</div>
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Head
over to St. Patrick School campus for an early Mardi Gras celebration
featuring food trucks and booths, amateur chefs, live entertainment, food
demonstrations and a farmers' market. Bring the family for games, prizes and
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Purchase
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St.
Patrick School campus</div>
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3320
Harding Avenue</div>
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Honolulu, HI 96816</div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Enjoy live
entertainment from Hawaii and Japan musicians, shop around for ukulele
related merchandise and participate in an ukulele competition. The Ukulele
Picnic in Hawaii is a family-friendly event that spreads the messages of
"ohana," "peace" and "friendship. Free shuttle
service from Waikiki to Kaka'ako Waterfront Park.</span></div>
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Ukulele Contest at the Hyatt from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Feb. 9</span></li>
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Museum Benefit Concert at the Hilton from 5:30-9 p.m. on Feb. 9</span></li>
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Ukulele
contest at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa; Concert at Hilton
Hawaiian Village's great lawn; Ukulele Picnic at Kaka’ako Waterfront
Park Honolulu, HI 96813</div>
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Hawaii
Watercolor Society: We Love Art</div>
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Sat
February 9, 2013 11:00am to 3:00pm</div>
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Take the
kids to create handmade Valentine's Day art. The Hawaii Watercolor Society
painters will provide guidance to young artists. </div>
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586-9958, <a href="http://www.hawaii.novfsfca/">hawaii.gov/</a><a href="http://www.hawaii.gov/sfca">sfca</a>.</div>
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Free</div>
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Hawaii
State Art Museum</div>
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250
South Hotel Street</div>
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Honolulu, HI</div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997054769169831528.post-8284978866601193012013-01-10T16:58:00.002-08:002013-01-11T10:19:16.489-08:00Healthy Children, Happy You<br />
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Flu season is upon us, and despite the beautiful weather Hawaii
boasts even at this time of year, influenza outbreaks still occur. For children
in particular, the flu is far more dangerous than the common cold. Nationwide,
the 2013 flu season is shaping up to be one of the worst in the last decade,
the Center for Disease Control reports, while in Hawaii, they “<a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/flu-outbreak-2013-expected-worst-decade-cdc-warns-article-1.1235178#ixzz2HcH3EXUX" target="_blank">are actually reporting low or minimal levels of influenza.</a>” That is good news, but
precautions should still be taken to ensure your children remain healthy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">The CDC encourages you to take these simple steps to protect
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">1. Get the flu vaccine. This is by far the best way to protect
your children against influenza. “<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/children.htm" target="_blank">CDC recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get a seasonal flu vaccine.</a>” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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are everywhere, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't do our best to protect
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The holiday season is a wonderful time to be with family and friends, and the perfect time to teach your child gratitude for all that your family is blessed with. Whether your family celebrates Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or all of the above, the holiday season is filled with joy, cheer and warmth and teaching your child to appreciate all they have is one of the best gifts you can give to them.</div>
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This holiday season, take time to stop with your children, and help them think about all they have to be thankful for. Family members, brothers, sisters, aunts and uncles, grandparents. Good food, friends, a roof over their heads, holiday traditions, and that new game or toy. And most importantly, be sure to tell your children how grateful you are for them! </div>
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Merry Christmas from the Keiki Sitters Ohana!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997054769169831528.post-4456990576573068932012-10-27T17:18:00.000-07:002012-10-27T17:18:58.521-07:00Keiki Sitters owner hopes to send kids to college with OBAMA Hawaii license plate proceedsKeiki Sitters owner Kathy Custer has come up with a creative way to help fund college educations for two students. She's auctioning off the world's only car with an OBAMA Hawaii license plate!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">The world's only OBAMA Hawaii license plate.</span></div>
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As the owner of a babysitting business, helping children is always Kathy's first priority. The proceeds from the purchase of Kathy's Obama car will pay for the college education of brother and sister Katie Garren and Logan Garren.<br />
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Katie, 20 years old, is attending community college, working on a business degree and is an aspiring entrepreneur. Logan, 17 years old, is in his senior year of high school, looking forward to graduating in the spring. He aspires to be an electrical engineer, working for NASA JPL.<br />
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When Kathy heard that Katie, Logan and the Garren family are no longer able to afford their continuing education, she wanted to help. She had no intention of selling her OBAMA car, but other than her business, it's her most valuable asset, and she really wanted to help Katie and Logan. So she's auctioning her truck and transferring the world's only state of Hawaii OBAMA license plate to the highest bidder.<br />
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The highest bidder will win the car <i>and</i> the OBAMA Hawaii license plate. Kathy's starting the eBay auction at only 99 cents, but of course hopes to raise enough money to send Katie and Logan to college. The auction will go live on Sunday, Oct. 28 and will close on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6.<br />
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More photos and details about the car are available on <a href="http://www.obamacarhawaii.com/">www.obamacarhawaii.com</a>.<br />
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Kathy's OBAMA car has been making headlines. Read the coverage in the local media:<br />
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<li>"<a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/blog/2012/10/truck-with-worlds-only-hawaii-obama.html" target="_blank">Truck with world's only Hawaii OBAMA license plate to be sold at auction</a>"</li>
<li>"<a href="http://careerchangers.staradvertiserblogs.com/2012/10/26/obama-hawaii-car-up-for-bids/" target="_blank">'OBAMA Hawaii Car' Up For Bids</a>"</li>
<li>"<a href="http://www.khon2.com/news/local/story/Obama-car-auctioned-for-scholarships/6kTbefdo2UChHPI6vQRN0Q.cspx?rss=1803&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter" target="_blank">Obama car auctioned for scholarships</a>"</li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997054769169831528.post-21185099101775732182012-10-24T00:11:00.000-07:002012-10-24T00:11:06.092-07:00Caring for keiki with patience and kindness<!--StartFragment-->
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The sitters who work for Keiki Sitters know that each child
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One of our sitters, Priscilla McClellan, learned a lot about this
while nannying for the keiki of her childhood friend. The keiki required extra
special care and attention; the boy, 4 years old at the time, is deaf and
blind, and the girl, then 8 years old, is blind.</div>
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“It was a very challenging experience in the fact that I was
constantly alert and that I had to use hands-on to teach the children,”
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She taught the girl a hula for a luau they were going to by
holding her hands and body to help her understand. “She did well,” Priscilla
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Priscilla, who has worked for Keiki Sitters for close to a
year, has been caring for children since she was 6 years old. She helped out
with her brother and sisters, giving her mother time to sew so she could put
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“I take it all in stride. I’ve experienced anything and
everything. There is no challenge I will not take,” Priscilla said.</div>
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Now a grandmother, Priscilla has years of experience caring
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“They respond in kind and before I’m done, it’s like we’re
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997054769169831528.post-7500359003675474772012-10-04T21:30:00.000-07:002012-10-05T14:47:57.471-07:00Say aloha to Keiki Sitters at upcoming events<div class="MsoNormal">
September was a busy month for Keiki Sitters, and October is
off to an eventful start, as well! We have lots of exciting events coming up
that we’d love to see you at. It’s always fun to meet new moms, sitters and families!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Keiki Sitters owner Kathy Custer at the air show on the Marine Corps Base in Kaneohe.</span></span></span></div>
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Keiki Sitters will have a booth at the Windward Community
College Fair on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are 15,000 people
expected to attend – be sure to be one of them! Stop by and say aloha to Kathy
Custer, the owner of Keiki Sitters, and learn what makes our sitters qualified
to care for your keiki. It’s going to be a fun-filled day at Windward Community
College – the <a href="http://windward.hawaii.edu/Hoolaulea/">Windward Ho‘olaule‘a
2012</a> will be taking place, a homegrown celebration with food, entertainment
and crafts. It’s a great cause, too, because all proceeds from the Ho‘olaule‘a
are going to fund Windward Community
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Then on Sunday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Keiki Sitters
will have a booth at <a href="http://www.hawaiicyd.org/2012/">Hawaii’s Children
and Youth Day</a> at the State Capitol! This free annual event honors keiki and the
contributions they make to our community. </div>
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We hope to meet you at one of these events, and mahalo nui
loa to all of those who have stopped by the Keiki Sitters booth at the
September events and in the past. Be sure to connect with Keiki Sitters on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/KeikiSitters">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/KeikiSittersHI">Twitter</a>, as well as on our
website, <a href="http://www.keikisitters.com/">www.KeikiSitters.com</a>.
Aloha!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997054769169831528.post-18102824186080454492012-09-11T00:34:00.000-07:002012-09-11T00:34:27.850-07:00Hawaii state assistance for childcare costsThe cost of childcare can be very expensive and a large part
of a family’s budget – especially for single working parents. There are
programs offered by the state to help cover the cost of childcare to those who qualify.<br />
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Child Care Connection Hawaii, a program run by the State of
Hawaii Department of Human Services, provides families with:</div>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Subsidies
to help with childcare expenses</li>
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in selecting a provider</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Information
about programs</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Referrals
to community resources</li>
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Child Care Connection Hawaii will pay a subsidy for childcare
by providers approved by the Department of Human Services. By participating in
the program, parents can remain working while an approved provider is looking
after their keiki. </div>
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There are some requirements for eligibility in the program,
unless the childcare is provided for protective reasons and the family is
referred for assistance. The general eligibility requirements are: </div>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Children
must be up to 13 years old, or between 13 and 18 years old and can’t do
self-care</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Parents
or caregivers must be employed, in school, or in a job training program</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Gross
monthly income can’t exceed 85 percent of the state median income for a
family of the same size </li>
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For more information about Child Care Connection Hawaii,
visit the state’s <a href="http://hawaii.gov/dhs/self-sufficiency/childcare/services/">Department of
Human Services</a> website.</div>
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