okinawa hai!

Ever since Miyagi showed us how to wax on, wax off, I’ve been enamored with martial arts. To move to the island where karate actually originated is sort of romantic and dreamy to me. And knowing Karate Kid II was actually set here makes it even neato-er… more neato? However, I have yet to lift [...]

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CONTRIBUTED BY KIMBERLY MITCHELL Summer is right around the corner. Do you know what your kids will be doing? Keeping them entertained all day every day can be a full-time job. If you dread hearing the words “I’m bored” or just want a little reprieve from them, you’re not alone! One summer camp option is [...]

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It's like stepping into a wonderland.  Green "grass" covers the floor, beautiful blue sky with fluffy clouds and beaming sun cover the walls and even ribbons in rainbow colors hang from the ceiling.  And there in the center of the room is the adorable alligator, filled with nobbly balls and other fun things to play [...]

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I was lurking around the websites on the right sidebar and  found on "Risa's Pieces" that the Amicks have been doing some great activities with their kids.  I asked and Marisa Amick graciously agreed to write some stuff up for us.  Thanks! Gymnastics My nine-year-old daughter has been taking gymnastics at the Kadena Youth Center [...]

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I still cringe when I hear a kitchen timer go off.  I'm immediately transported back to those endless years of sitting on the piano bench hoping and praying the darn bell would finally sound and I would be free.  And that went on for eight long years.  Am I thankful?  Yes.  Did I love it [...]

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**INFORMATION UPDATED JANUARY 2010** Chasing your child who is running toward the wall with non-washable crayons may seem exhausting, but I'm not sure it actually counts as exercise.  Now, the 27 trips up and down the stairs with baskets of clean/dirty clothes, dozens of shoes, blankets and pacifiers MAY count, but it's sure not much [...]

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CONTRIBUTED BY DIANA MIDDLETON My children love this and I usually take them here twice a year. The pony rides are only $10 and if we had more time, we would definitely do the lessons. My daughter is interested but I want to wait until she's a little older. Here's a picture of my very [...]

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Superstar, originally uploaded by taylorkoa22. CONTRIBUTED BY PAULFor those Oki mamas and papas out there interested in having kids participate in extra-curricular activities such as sports, Paul, dad of 2 young athletic boys, was kind enough to contribute some general information to get your little one started out on the field. Thanks, Paul! Kadena Air [...]

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