Sleep time activity
Trying to get your baby to sleep can be hard at times, but there are ways to try and make sleep time easier for both baby and mum.
Bottle drop game
For a wiggly, giggly and fun game at your next kids party you can not go past the Bottle drop game! Simply grab some string, empty bottles and some small items and enjoy the laughter and delight that follows.
Make crayon pictures
Do you have old broken crayons lying all over the place? Help the kids create a melted crayon picture with this fun art and craft activity that will use up all those old crayons. Watch the video below to see how it's all done!
5 Fantastic Sandwich Alternatives For The Lunch Box
It's easy to fall into a groove when packing lunches every day. Avoid sandwich saturation with these delicious ideas.
Arrowroot faces
Get the kids to help by decorating arrowroot biscuits with crazy faces. These are great for parties as a snack or even as a party activity!
Make play binoculars
These binoculars are fun to make and even more fun for little ones to play with! They are easy to craft too - just watch our step-by-step video to show you how.
10 easy make-ahead freezable meals
Every family has nights when cooking dinner just isn't doable, but instead of blowing the budget on takeaway, plan for these inevitable no-cook nights by stocking your freezer with a few easy-peasy freezer meals. Here's 10 of the best dinners to freeze and serve up later.
White anchovy fennel and pine nut salad
This deliciously simple salad is made with white anchovies, fennel and toasted pine nuts. It's perfect with a crusty baguette and a glass of wine or as a delicious tapas plate.
Fresh vanilla and berry tart
Try this tasty berry tart with a dollop of cream and a cup of tea for a perfect afternoon treat
Meatloaf with tangy tomato sauce
Meatloaf is true comfort food and this recipe is no exception. It is easy to make and comes with its own great tangy tomato sauce that will have the family coming back for more.
Eggs in a frame
Use any shape cookie cutter you fancy to make this fried bread with a fried egg centre. Great for fussy toddlers who appreciate novelty food - and yes, for big kids too!
String game: Butterfly
String games are a great way to develop a child’s fine motor skills. This fun string activity originated in Native American culture, where they call it ‘'the moth". We think calling it "'the butterfly" is a much prettier.
Steak with creamy mushroom sauce
This recipe for steak with a creamy mushroom sauce is really easy to prepare and tastes amazing. Serve with potato wedges and green vegetables or with a salad.
Make geometric magnets
If your kids love creating patterns and are right into shapes or learning about geometry, they’ll love these handmade geometric magnets. Make your magnets in different colours for hours of sticky, creative fun!
Chilli chocolate mousse
You don't have to add chilli to this simple custard-based chocolate mousse, but if you do you'll understand why a hint of heat with this easy dessert is to die for.
Fruity lemon cupcakes
These sparingly iced lemon cupcakes are a light change to the regular heavy butter cream icing. These are perfect for a cake stall or school fete. Top with a frozen raspberry so as it defrosts lovely rivers of pink juice works it way down the sides.
Brown sugar porridge
A warm welcoming bowl of porridge is a great way to start a cold day. Oats are full of fibre and are low GI; team them with toasted walnuts, brown sugar and pie apples for a complete breakfast.
Healthy Lunch Box Ideas
Check out these great school lunch box ideas that will fuel kids as they learn, play and grow.
How to write poetry: Couplet poems
Couplet poems are a great tool for teaching kids the basics of rhyming words and expressing themselves on paper. These short verses of just two lines make poetry fun and simple to grasp.
Valentine’s Day ideas for kids
On Valentine's Day, spread the love by helping kids to do crafts, create cards and poems – and even make sweet treats. Here are some ideas to get the kids involved.
Jokes for kids: Horses
The kids horsing will be horsing around all day after they get wind of these 10 great horse jokes for kids. Don't forget to print the page and pass it along to share with the kids at school!
Tomato basil salad
Sweet tomatoes and basil tossed through a garlicky vinaigrette, this salad is bold and beautiful. Perfect for this Summers barbeque season.
Keep your bottle
An all-time favourite, Keep Your Bottle is a great kids; party game and outdoor activity for the warmer months. The kids will love the chance to race and test their water-carrying balance skills, so play a game today.
Pineapple, Bacon and Spinach salad
Tasty and wholesome this salad is lovely on its own, or as a side salad for a main course.
Barbecue chicken and mushroom pizza
This pizza just disappears when it hits my dinner table. A combination of chicken and smoky barbecue sauce is something that my kids really love. Give it a try!
Ham frittata
This frittata recipe includes lots of yummy ham along with the potato, onion and egg. The kids will love this! Serve with a green salad and some crusty bread.
Make mud pies
This is a fun activity that your kids will love to play for hours and hours creating lots of messy fun in the mud.
Beef, ale and barley stew
Nothing says winter like a hearty beef stew. This one uses beer instead of wine, and the addition of the barley makes it a complete and satisfying meal.
Alphabet soup
Somewhere between a soup and a hearty bowl of pasta, but with the added novelty of alphabet noodles, this is a great way to get wholesome broths into the kids. Theyll love it for an easy midweek meal on a cool winters night or any time of year.