Smiley cupcakes
These smiley cupcakes are really easy to make and super-yummy! Adding the sultanas makes the cupcakes more moist, but they're still just as delicious without them. Make these for your next birthday party!
Lemony fish bites
These bites are perfect for a snack while watching the rugby or if friends are coming over the kids love them to with homemade chips they make a great Friday night fish n chips
How To Make Your Own Hair Detangler
Here's how to make your own hair detangler so that you can comb through hair with ease. A homemade hair detangler is cheap and easy to make.
Things To Do With Kids For Lunar New Year
Recipes, crafts and things to do with kids for Lunar New Year
Little lamb shank pies
These little lamb shank pies are a delicious snack or meal any day of the week and are a great way to use up leftovers. Theyre also impressive enough to serve to guests - who doesnt love a homemade pie?
Snickers rocky road
If you love a snickers bar and you love rocky road then you are going to really love this recipe
Chocolate raspberry dessert
An old-dessert with a modern twist, this recipe is sure to be a hit. Filled with lots of yummy chocolate biscuits, mascapone and raspberries, you'll certainly head back for seconds!
Devilled sausages
Sausages are one of the more budget-friendly meat options for families but they can become very same-same. So spice things up a bit the next time you are thinking of serving sausages with this super-quick, super-delicious spin on a family favourite.
Top ways to get rid of head lice
Tried and true (and reasearched) ways to rid your family of headlice, nits and eggs.
Is your child ready to start school
School readiness varies from child to child. What year to send them to school can be one of the most difficult decisions to make.
Pulled pork buns
Slow cooked pork is delicious pull it and shred it and stuff it into buns and some coleslaw can be put in a sandwich the next day for lunches.
Math Activities for Mathematical Development
Preschool maths activities are an easy way to introduce early mathematical development to your child. This site offers shows you the best approach to teach your preschooler to encourage early maths skills, and features links to more mathbuilding activities.
Eating For Baby
Eating right during pregnancy is a familiar message- here we dig a little deeper to look at the science that explains why certain foods are recommended.
Make An Ice Cream Container Mailbox
Kids love to mail things, so why not get them to make a mailbox? They'll love writing letters to everyone they know, and mailing them over and over again. Give them a little calico bag full of envelopes and a little row of mailboxes with different house numbers and they'll be in postal heaven!
Chocolate dipped apple slices
If you are looking for a naughty-but-nice party treat then these chocolate dipped apple slices will fit the bill. Decorate them with sprinkles, nuts or shredded coconut and they will disappear quick sticks!
Treasure hook
Treasure hook is played like lucky dip. An easy birthday party game, it is simple to set up and is always a crowd pleaser. So get your kids to sharpen their skills and see what they can capture as they fish for treasure! Great for pirate themed parties!
Omelette in a bag
Why would you cook omelette in a bag? It's the perfect camping meal and works out very well if you need to make a few different omelettes for a crowd. Choose your ingredients and get the kids to help.
Egg in a bottle science experiment
This classic kitchen science experiment will amaze your kids. Can you figure out why the egg gets sucked into the neck of the bottle?
VBAC: What You Should Know
VBAC, or vaginal birth after caesarean, is a birth option. Caesarean deliveries in New Zealand are at 30% but vaginal birth is possible after a c-section. Find more on Kidspot New Zealand's family health section
Keep silkworms activity
Silkworms make good pets because they are noiseless, odourless, little and soft. Here's how to keep them.
Blackberry shortcake
This delicious blackberry shortcake is quick and easy to make. Filled with yummy whipped cream and juicy blackberries, it's guaranteed to impress your guests for morning or afternoon tea.
All the pretty horses
This sweet lullaby will drift your young one off or calm them down when they are anxious sing softly as you hold them tight.
2 ingredient chocolate cupcakes
Make cupcakes with just 2 ingredients? Yes you can! Grab a box of chocolate cake mix and a can of Coke and off you go!
Fuzzy foam peacock
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Create painted rocks
Get creative with nature with this art and craft activity. Kids will love hunting for rocks and leaves and then being allowed to paint them. Art and craft activities encourage kids to be creative and use their imagination whilst having fun all at the same time!
3D shapes for kids: Triangular based pyramid
3D shapes for kids are not always easy to teach. They can be difficult to draw and often have funny names. What makes a 3D shape? Let's look at triangular based pyramids.
Smashed pea and goat’s cheese rolls
Add some pizzazz to your next picnic with these flavoursome Smashed pea and goat's cheese rolls. Utterly delish AND healthy!
Make Retro Garden Markers
Make your own garden markers and neaten up your gardens. Your markers will be bright and stand out. Label your plants with your garden markers this season.
Spaghetti with pea pesto and crispy bacon
This spaghetti with pea pesto and crispy bacon is the perfect pantry meal. You can whip this tasty meal up in the time it takes to cook the pasta.
Grilled bullseye
A decorative, 10 minute breakfast that the kids will devour in no time! Everyone loves eggs for breakfast but this makes a great meal for any time of day