Have you ever had your kids in the kitchen? Watching them measure ingredients into a bowl can be amusing at times. "Half of this, a quarter of that and a full cup of ... don't spill it!" This riddle will test their measuring knowledge and give them a giggle, too.
If school mornings are crazy at your house like they are at mine then you will love these breakfast biscuits. They are choc-full of healthy oats, raisins and coconut. This makes them perfect for eating on the way to school in the car and will give them enough energy to make it to recess.
This chocolate peppermint slice will have the family fighting over the last piece every time. It's delicious and easy to make.
Turn a favourite old T-shirt into a familiar new cuddly toy by upcycling that too-small but beloved T-shirt into a teddy.
Thumb print art is a fun way to make family mementos. Make your own thumb print hearts tree using the FREE tree template and your child's fingerprints to make the hearts. It's an ideal gift for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day or Father's Day.
Chilli con carne is an easy Mexican recipe you can whip up in no time at all - and served with all the trimmings, you can enjoy a delicious Mexican feast with next to no effort at all.
This easy peasy pasta dish uses evaporated milk as the basis of a creamy sauce with ham and parsley to make a budget-friendly, kid-pleasing simple family meal.
These meatballs with couscous is a great budget-friendly dinner. The sweet-spicy couscous is a nice contrast to the meatballs. You may like to make the meatballs quite plain so that the kids will eat them.
Making pot pies instead of the regular kind cuts down on your pastry consumption, as you only use a circle to top each ceramic dish.
These cheesey tuna wrap melts are perfect for a weekend lunch or after sports snack.
Hearty pork chops grilled or barbecued with a tangy make-ahead salad on the side - this is midweek dining at its best. If you're feeling extra lazy, buy the feta already marinated from the deli.
This has to be the easiest recipe ever for basic cupcakes, with five ingredients and just 15 minutes baking time. The time you save cooking them, leaves more time for decorating the cupcakes, which is the fun part for the kids.
Tongue twisters help develop speech skills in young children as well as older children who need additional help with speech therapy.
This is great for lunch with a side salad or great for entertaining. Just cut it into bite size pieces and garnish, if you are vegetarian simply leave out the ham.
There are many ways to learn the two times tables. Counting the houses on the "even" side of the street is one way, but a printable times table that kids can colour and cut and paste into charts is another. Get them learning the fun way by printing these two times tables.
Science for kids is fun and exciting. Watch the kids learn and discover new things all the time. The best part is - science is fun.
Kids will love making these sweet little biscuits. Dipping them in icing and then sprinkles is what childhood cooking dreams are made of! Don't forget to chill the dough to make cutting out the biscuits easy.
Crocheting is a simple way to improve your child's fine motor skills. Watch the how to crochet video below to find out how to do a simple chain stitch.
You can have this quick glazed salmon on the table in 20 minutes. Its simple Asian flavours are healthy and fresh and we could all do with more fish in our diet.
It’s a little messy, but when is fun clean?! Here is a craft you can do with the kids using items in your pantry. It’s colourful, fun and pretty - mix the leftovers up together and seal inside a small water bottle as a musical shaker for the little ones.
This creamy low-fat custard is so easy that you will make it again and again. It is perfect in trifles, over fruit and on puddings.
To make great sushi you need to make the real sushi rice this is a easy fail safe recipe
These fruity pizzas are a sweet snack that is made from pikelets spread with orange cream cheese whip and topped with fresh fruit. Kids will love making these with a grown-up's help.
These fruit sushi are a cute fruity snack for parties, for after school or just as a fun cooking activity with the kids.
Water games are great kids party games especially in the warmer months. The rainshower relay race will keep your kids active and laughing as they have fun.
Pin the Hat on the Pirate is like Pin the Tail on the Donkey - but with a pirate! Your kids will be in hysterics at your next pirate party!
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 our fun December scene and add their own personal touches.
This spicy, Spanish-inspired one-pot meal is hearty, nutritious and warming. Serve it in individual ramekins or a large casserole - either way, it is sure to satisfy even the hungriest dinner guests.
Christmas time is well known for the abundance of fresh fruit available. Why not use the season's bounty to create this beautiful centrepiece for the big day and impress your guests?
