Sweet-smelling glitter playdough recipe
This sweet-smelling glitter playdough recipe will delight everybody's senses and as an added bonus, it will make lovely glittery playdough jewellery.
Slow cooker vegetarian dahl
A set and forget recipe that can just be thrown all in together and enjoyed a few hours later. This is a vegetarian dahl but the base spices can be used for any slow cooker curry you like. Change the vegetables to suit what you have in the crisper right now.
Granola bars
These bars are great to pop in the lunch box or as an afternoon snack they are healthy and delicious
Classic coleslaw
Crunchy salad veggies in a light mayo dressing make this classic coleslaw recipe a barbecue staple and the perfect partner to any grilled meat or fish dish. YUM!
Leftover soup recipe
This is a great quick soup recipe for when you have left over vegetables from a roast or the nights dinner before serve it with crusty bread, delicious
Chocolate crackle egg baskets
Looking for a fun Easter activity to do with your kids? Try making these simple chocolate crackle baskets you can put mini Easter eggs in. Easy and delicious!
Math car racing
This is a great game to help your kids with their math. Using the computer will make it so much more fun than practising on paper - they'll never want to stop!
Sticky toffee pudding
Sticky toffee pudding's a firm Kiwi favourite for those cold winter months or a scrummy Christmas pudding we all hope to leave room in our tummies for.
Mushroom and spinach frittata
Frittatas are easy to make, and this yummy version is no exception. Packed full of iron and protein with its mushroom, spinach, eggs and cheese, its a great healthy family meal and is perfect for those on a diet. And even though its lower in fat its just FULL of flavour.
Create a blow painting
Children will love blow painting as its not only fun to do, but they can make all sorts of artworks in various designs and colour schemes too.
20 recipes that are perfect for a picnic
On a gorgeous sunny day, there’s nothing more fun to do with family and friends than bundle up some delicious eats in a picnic basket, grab a large blanket and find a lovely spot under a tree at your favourite park, beach or special patch of nature.
Garlic lemon rosemary lamb fillet
Flavour a lamb fillet with garlic, lemon and rosemary and bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your table. Wonderful as a barbecue dish or seared to perfection on the stovetop.
Vaginal breech birth
The following information describes the birth process of babies born vaginally in a breech position.
Jack-o’lantern jars
Got a whole heap of empty jars rattling around under the sink? Why not repurpose them and make these super cute jack-o-lantern jars for Halloween this year.
Chicken, zucchini and pesto crostini recipe
Sandwiches for dinner? When they're this fancy, you'll find it hard to say no. Just some chargrilled ingredients atop crusty bread, drizzled with a quick and easy homemade pesto, and it's the perfect summer supper in a flash.
Create a baby blog
Just like a baby book or baby journal, a blog is a easy way to document your baby’s progress read here to find out how to create one
Origami boat
Simple origami is great for building your child's fine motor skills and self-esteem. This simple origami boat can be made out of a standard sheet of A4 paper.
Dog Training: 5 Tricks Kids Can Teach Their Dog
Want to learn some dog tricks? Check out our dog trick video and training tips that turn training into a fun family activity.
My father owns a grocery store
Children will have fun with this car game that involves using their memory as well as being imaginative.
Ruth’s dummy activity loading
Balloon bashing brothers is great fun, Trey this grand activity at your next family barvbecue.
Swedish chocolate balls
These Swedish chocolate balls were introduced to us by a Swedish friend. They are made from oats and cocoa and then rolled in delicious coconut. The kids will love to help with these.
Mix-and-match witches hat game
Plain black cones are transformed into wicked witches; hats and heads in this fun Halloween craft activity. Play it at your next Halloween party as the kids get into the spirit with this fun game. They are easy to make and can be used year after year so get playing this Halloween.
Tips For Inducing Labour
Mums have top tips on way to bring on labour naturally. Avoid a hospital labour induction by trying these ideas in Kidspot New Zealand's family health section.
Bubble and squeak
Use fresh veggies to make these lovely veggie patties that go down a treat with a cooked brunch or with cold cuts of meat. They're also a wonderful way to use up leftover roast veggies.
Raspberry Surprise Muffins
The surprise with these raspberry muffins comes from the square of dark chocolate pushed into each one. Eat them warm from the oven and discover the chocolatey delight inside
How to remove grease stains
How to get grease out of clothes, furniture, carpet and fabric. Stain removal solutions for grease. Greasy marks on clothing. Tips on grease stain removal. Kidspot New Zealand
Make a rainbow wind spinner
Teach your kids about the importance of recycling by reusing some stuff from your recycling bin. This cheerul rainbow wind spinner is made out of a recycled plastic bottle and is an easy craft activity for kids. Watch the video tutorial below to find out how to make your own!
Balloon relay race
This game is fun for indoor and outdoor parties - just make sure you have a good stash of balloons before you begin just in case any of them unexpectedly pop in the rush of the game!
Lamb and feta wraps with tzatziki
These lamb and feta wraps with tzatziki, make a hearty mid-week meal that the whole family will love. The sweetness of the lamb combined with the fresh minty yoghurt, is a marriage made it heaven. So yum!
Crispy asian coleslaw
This coleslaw has a delicate Asian flavour as it is a spiced orange dressing and is packed with coriander and other lovely Asian herbs