Dairy free, this moist and delicious tangy cake uses vegetable oil instead of butter and oranges to give it a zesty, zingy flavour. Dust with icing sugar for a teatime treat or serve with a dollop of cream for dessert.
Big kids and little kids will love getting messy with this hands and footprint ocean artwork project. How many more sea creatures can you make out of hands and feet?
This fragrant dish uses forequarter lamb chops which are packed with flavour and easy on the budget. Baked with spices and veggies, all you need to add to this heart dinner is a bed of couscous.
Hands on learning helps kids retain information better. Make your own alphabet peg dolls with your child and then see how many words you can spell out together for a sneaky spelling game.
Rice puff bars are very popular with kids of all ages. Now you can make your own with this easy recipe that includes Rice Bubbles, marshmallows and 100s and 1000s.
These ghost cupcakes are a simple way to add spookiness to your Halloween party platter this year. Just whip up a batch of vanilla cupcakes and get the kids to help you decorate them.
This Anzac brownie slice has a base layer of crunchy golden Anzac biscuit with a top layer of fudgy chocolate brownie. Bake and enjoy with a pot of tea!
We may not get snow at Christmas in New Zealand, but that doesnt mean the kids cant make a snowman. Get into the festive spirit with these fun snowman pizzas.
These tasty little egg rolls make a nice break from sandwiches. The ham and spinach filled parcels are delicious hot or cold and make a fabulous lunch box filler.
Nursery rhymes are a fun way to teach your children about music, rhyme and language.
If you your family love tandoori chicken they will love these wraps I cook them for dinner and the leftovers are great for the lunchbox the next day.
Living on a tight family budget is not an easy task - especially when food prices seem to be constantly rising! But imagine cooking your family meals for less than $15 a pop? Sounds impossible? Here are 10 easy and delicious meals you can whip up for under $15 each.
Children love playdough. Not only is it hands-on learning and good for fine motor skills but it teaches them that anything is possible. This particular game teaches children to incorporate what they have seen and observed into their creative play.
This is a great game for helping younger kids familiarise themselves with a keyboard. They can play by themselves or against someone else and change the degree of difficulty to suit.
These FREE printable colouring pages outline the words of the month as well as a picture relating to its weather, perfect for little ones getting to know each month for its season. Get them to colour January's beach scene and add their own personal touches.
The entire family will love this delicious tasty stir fry it is luscious and tasty and is just as good warmed up the next day as left overs for lunch
The slow cooker is the ideal slow and constant heat that you need to make this slow cooker chocolate fudge. You can make a few variations but this is so delicious that all of them will disappear in a flash.
There is nothing better than hearing a baby giggling and since laughter is the best medicine, you cannot go wrong with these activities. Try some of these ideas to make your baby laugh.
A fool is a classic English dessert that combines cream, fruit and meringue. Try this easy Berry Fool that includes marshmallows, strawberries and a grating of chocolate across the top.
Shape poems are also known as concrete poems. These poems reflect what you like about a shape or particular subject. These poems work well for any occasion. You could do a heart for Valentines Day, a Christmas tree for a gift or even a present shape for a birthday.
This chocolate square combines the deliciousness of a rich and moist cakey base with the crunchiness of brightly coloured Smarties on top.
Imaginative play is so much fun. Children can be very creative and play for hours. Dressing up as fairies is a great way for children to play they can explore the garden looking for fairy flowers!
Full of flavour and texture, if you havent any panko crumbs then use breadcrumbs or just flour.
Addition worksheets and games can help children learn mathematical concepts of adding up - and so can these great tips for parents.
Try this Thai veggie curry for a quick and healthy meal. Nutritious, delicious and simple to make. Serve with jasmine rice for a perfect partner.
These cheesy mini quiches will be popular with your kids - and they need never know that they are packed full of healthy vegetables that have been pureed and sneakily hidden in the egg and cheese mixture. Yum!
These melted snowman cookies are the perfect Christmas cooking activity for the kids. Get playing now!
The first week home with your newborn baby can be a shock for new parents. Learn how to survive the early weeks with newborn babies in Kidspot's New Zealand's newborn family health section.
Sweet potato is a tuber type vegetable which is actually not a potato at all. It is vegetable grown on a sprawling vine called a morning glory.
Using lebanese bread, these spicy lamb wraps are delicious and very filling. Perfect for lunch or even dinner, serve with a salad on the side.
