Birthday layer cake
Make a really BIG impression with this colourful birthday layer cake! It's actually quite simple - all you need to make the layers are two packet mixes and some buttercream icing.
Make a space rocket
It's a bird, it's a plane, no it's actually a great rocket made by YOU! Make a rocket with your child in a short amount of time. A really great art and craft project to bring out the imagination of your little one.
Marshmallow flower birthday cake
This gorgeous cake is very sweet with the pink and white flowers with sprinkles it really only takes minutes to decorate but looks like you spent hours
Clay play activity
Clay is a great activity for kids imaginations. Kids love forming their own shapes or joining clay together to form 3D objects, animals or even their favourite modes of transport. Encourage the imagination of your little one with clay play.
Bolognaise sauce
This is a great basic recipe for Bolognaise sauce that you can use to make lasagne, nachos, chilli and a whole lot of other recipes.
Double chocolate pikelets
With the addition of wholemeal flour and the use of raw cacao, which is bursting with antioxidants, these pikelets are really not at all bad on the health front. Eat them warm from the pan or dunked in ice-cold milk. Beautiful!
Quick pizza sauce
Have you ever craved pizza and then realised you're out of pizza sauce? This yummy version can be made from pantry ingredients so you'll be munching on delicious pizza in no time at all.
Age game calculator magic trick
Despite all the advances in digital technology, making the word 'BOOBS' appear on a calculator still holds endless fascination for older children. This age game is another good trick your kids can master.
Make a yarn heart
Is there anything sweeter than receiving a cute handmade gift from your kids? These lovely yarn hearts are the perfect crafting idea for Valentine's Day this year. Wind them tight and hang them around the house as decoration.
The bouncy egg
Kitchen science is a great way to get kids involved in learning about the way things work. Try making a bouncy egg by putting it in vinegar. The video below shows you all the steps you need to take.
Make your own no-sew T-shirt book bag
Everyone has the "old faithful" T-shirt that they don't wear but don't want to see go. Here is the perfect solution to keeping it around and making it useful. Breathe new life into your T-shirt and follow these simple steps to creating your very own book bag without having to touch a sewing machine!
Guess how much a pony eats
Make a fun guessing game out of a jar of jellybeans. All your party guests will love to have a guess - especially if it means that they get to take the jellybean jar home!
Tunnel ball game
Kids love the outdoors. Playing a game of tunnel ball is fun and keeps them active. Outdoor activities can help children learn to be a good team player.
Transportation colouring pages
Most kids can relate to transport images, but not all kids have a love for them. Those that do will adore colouring in these printable colouring pages. Be it a big rig, ship or plane, set the imagination free when these images are brought to life.
Popsicle stick coasters
So, you have the mug full of choccies ready for the kids to give to mum or nana this Mother's Day and you are thinking: "Just one more little thing to put with it would be nice". Well, here it is! A handmade coaster decorated by none other than your little artist! Perfect.
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Hot cross cookies
These Hot cross cookies are a fun and easy alternative to the traditional hot cross bun. Who knows, they may prove to be the more popular option in your house!
3 ingredient mac and cheese
This 3 ingredient mac and cheese is so simple and surprising. It's good old-fashioned comfort food to delight the kids and hungry grown-ups.
Bottle caps – Sesame Street
Get online and let your kids explore child-safe, educational online games, such as Bert's bottle caps, on the Sesame Street website. You can relax as your kids enjoy and learn online with varied kids activities.
Tomato, risoni and pesto soup
This tasty tomato soup is packed full of flavour from the pesto and is really filling due to the risoni. It's a great lunchtime soup and perfect to serve your vegetarian friends.
Spiced maple popcorn
Looking for party food that will REALLY excite the kids? Look no further than this Spiced maple popcorn recipe. It's just bursting with flavours your party guests will rave about!
Horse lover’s dream
Do you have a horse lover in the family? This is a super fun activity to use up old wrapping paper rolls and will keep the kids entertained for hours! You can even create a horse Olympics with different events for the kids to take part in.
April Fools’ Day prank: Holey straws
April starts with a laugh and a giggle thanks to April Fools' Day! What better way to begin a new month than with some fun practical jokes? This one is a clever prank that means no matter how hard your victim sucks the straw in their drink, they just can't quench their thirst!
Smoked salmon and caramelised onion omelette
After a busy day, sometimes all you can manage are eggs for dinner. Make them extra special with this delicious omelette. The sweetness of the onions against the smoky saltiness of the salmon makes for a truly tasty combination.
Ham and pineapple calzones
All kids seem to love ham and pineapple pizzas, so the idea of folding this favourite over into a yummy little pizza pie like the ham and pineapple calzones below, is an absolute winner. And like all dough/pizza recipes, it's a great recipe for kids to help with.
Thai roasted tofu with ginger, basil and chilli vegetables
Need a tasty, healthy dinner? This easy Thai vegetarian stir-fry is a great choice. Diet friendly yet packed full of flavour, its loaded with hints of garlic, ginger, basil and chilli with crunchy teriyaki vegetables and roasted tofu. A tasty way to up the family's vegie levels!
Mozzarella meatballs
The whole family will love these meatballs made with beef mince and a soft, gooey mozzarella filling! Serve with penne pasta with a little pesto stirred through it.
Easy salsa
Make this easy salsa as the perfect Mexican side for tacos or burritos. The fresh flavours of tomatoes, onion and coriander are the perfect accompaniment for anything spicy.
Indoor basketball
Raining outside? This game is great to play indoors on a rainy day and will keep the kids entertained for hours. It will also help with their hand-eye co-ordination. A great way to use up those old newspapers.
Chicken wraps
These chicken wraps are the perfect midweek meal. They are quick to prepare and packed full of healthy salad. Cooking the chicken with just a spray of canola oil makes them relatively low in fat as well. You can wrap these in foil and take them on a picnic or wrap a spare for tomorrow's lunch.