Mommy Care

Yesterday at the doctor's office, I noticed a lot of women bringing kids in for an appointment or accompanying an elderly family member. I, too, was running around and bringing in my child for a doctor's visit after picking up another one early from school. Sometimes mommies get so busy caring for our family that we forget to take care of our own health. We get our dose of morning coffee and off we go! I wanted to let you know of a free magazine subscription issued by Kapiolani Medical Center announcing the lastest in women's health issues. Read about weight management, healthy recipes, doctor check-ups and get a listing of classes that include skin care & beauty, excercise, massage, stress management and more. Some of the classes are free while others require a small registration and/or supply fee.

You can get your subscription here at http://www.kapiolaniwoman.org/ or by calling 535-7000.

Find time to take care of yourself...

Having a Green Summer

If you are looking for a fun Eco-Adventure activity for your child this summer, consider the Green House's EcoExplorer Adventure Club. The Green House is located at 224 Pakohana St. in Pauoa Valley and was started in 2004 by Betty Gearen. During the year, Betty offers classes to adults and children teaching everyone about earth conservation through projects that include worm composting, creating solar ovens, butterfly gardens and more.

We are lucky that this year the Green House is offering this fun summer program that includes

...five fun-filled weeks of hands-on environmental education that will inspire within students an ethic of stewardship for the world around them. The EcoExplorer Adventure Club is geared for children ages 5 through 12. They will spend each week exploring a range of topics designed to give students an appreciation for their environment and an awareness of their impact. Each week covers a new theme, and weekly enrollment options are available if families choose not to take the full five- week course. Our Green House teachers will create a safe learning community with a maximum of 15 children per session: a ratio of five children per teacher. Hands-on learning projects include planting a garden, building a solar oven, making a compost pile, building a wormery, making art using recycled items, and more! Join the fun this summer at The Green House!

Program dates: June 17 - July 17
Program days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Program hours: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Ages: 5 - 12 years

For more information, please contact: thehawaiigreenhouse@hawaiiantel.net

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Hawaii Gas Prices Getting You Down?

Here I am, grumbling again, about gas prices. Yes, the cost of fuel is getting me down! The last time I checked the Honolulu Star Bulletin poll, it showed that 317 out of 674 voters (0r 47.03%) would continue to drive no matter what gas costs. I'm not included in that group. Many others are already changing to other mean of transportation. I'd like to be in that group but haven't figured out a "convenient" way to do that yet. For those of us who are constantly on the go -- doing chores, driving and picking up kids/family members from activities around the clock and hauling around canopies, coolers, bikes, etc. to events, the thought of giving up our vehicles seems like an impossible dream. In the meantime, we can make use of these fuel saving tips provided by HawaiiGasPrices.com.

Avoid High Speeds: As your speed increases, your aerodynamic drag increases in an exponential fashion. Driving 62 mph (100 km/h) vs 75 mph (120 km/h) will reduce fuel consumption by about 15%.

Do Not Accelerate or Brake Hard: By anticipating the traffic and applying slow steady acceleration and braking, fuel economy may increase by as much as 20%.

Keep Tires Properly Inflated: Keep tire air pressure at the level recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. A single tire under inflated by 2 PSI, increases fuel consumption by 1%.

Use A/C Sparingly: When the air conditioner is on it puts extra load on the engine forcing more fuel to be used (by about 20%). The defrost position on most vehicles also uses the air conditioner.

Keep Windows Closed: Windows open, especially at highway speeds, increase drag and result in decreased fuel economy of up to 10%.

Service Vehicle Regularly: Proper maintenance avoids poor fuel economy related to dirty air filters, old spark plugs or low fluid levels.

Use Cruise Control: Maintaining a constant speed over long distances often saves gas.

Avoid Heavy Loads: Remove the sand bags from your trunk in the spring and pack lightly for long trips.

Avoid Long Idles: If you anticipate being stopped for more than 1 minute, shut off the car. Restarting the car uses less fuel than letting it idle for this time.

Purchase a Fuel Efficient Vehicle: When buying a new vehicle examine the vehicle's rated fuel efficiency. Usually choosing a small vehicle with a manual transmission will provide you with great fuel economy.

Happy Driving!

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Forever Yours

Creative Memories consultants help you capture your life's stories so they can be retold in photo-safe scrapbook albums.

Throughout the month of May, Evie at Creative Memories has a special offer where you can receive free products for every order you place of $350 or more. Each week Evie will offer a new gift and a new opportunity!

Here's a little more about Evie and Creative Memories:

I've been with Creative Memories for a year. I have been scrapbooking for several years and fell in love with the Creative Memories products. I have three kids and for me this is a wonderful way of preserving the memories for them!

I think my Creative Memories experience as an opportunity to meet new peole with like interests. It's so fun to get together with a bunch of friends - old and new - hang out together and create pages. It seems like you feed off of each others creative juices! We scrap, we chat, and we laugh while accomplishing our goal of creating pages, gifts, and documenting our lives and our family lives!

Through Creative Memories, I can offer you a different way to approach scrapbooking that leads to completed album and to personal satisfaction and pride.

My Website is designed to help you enjoy the Creative Memories experience. But, it's through the support and assistance from me, that you will find it easiest to complete albums and achieve your dream of sharing your photos and memories with you family and friends. Give me a call or send me an e-mail. I can't wait to help!
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It's Aloha Friday & Saturday & Sunday

Kailani over at Island Life has an Aloha Friday meme that we are participating in. Being that Friday evening is approaching, feel free to add your comments and link throughout the weekend. We'd love to hear from you ~ especially you Hawaii WAHMs out there (hint! hint!). Please remember to visit the website or blog of our friends who respond. Have a wonderful weekend!

Here's the question: What are your 5 favorite scents or smells?

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