Mango coconut cake
This delicious mango and coconut cake will have you thinking about a tropical holiday as soon as you take a bite.
Creamy tuna, pea and capsicum pasta
Get a nutritious dinner on the table in 15 minutes with this simple pasta dish that uses pantry staples. Quick, easy and economical, it's a hit with kids too.
Kids threading practice
So you have a budding tailor or seamstress in the house? There is no better excercise than this to create wonderful artwork, practice their one of many future occupations and don't forget about fine motor skills.
Fried rice
Fried rice is a great dinner option that can be made to use up the vegetables you have in your fridge. Throw in a little meat and an egg and you have a complete meal. Cheap, quick and easy to make, fried rice is a popular family dinner.
Active kids are happier adults
Make your child's healthy physical development a priority with these ideas to focus on fun and activity for long term health.
Passionfruit slice
A little bit crumbly, a little bit creamy, and packed with a passionfruit zing! This recipe is perfect in summer. Serve with some fresh fruit for a delicious after-school treat!
Cheese please
This is an old classroom game that can be adapted to play in the car on long trips. It is best played with a family of five.
Apple crumble
Apple crumble is so easy to make, it can hardly be called cooking. This apple crumble recipe makes a great winter dessert, served with ice cream or cream, and contains cloves, allspice and brown sugar. The crumble forms when baked in a hot oven.
Macaroni cheese
There's nothing simpler to make - or more comforting to eat - than macaroni cheese. Serve on its own for an easy Sunday dinner or as a side dish with a barbecue and a fresh green salad.
Halloween hand lolly bags
Make Halloween extra creepy this year with these Halloween hand lolly bags.
Caprese pizza
This is a traditional Italian pizza that has just three toppings that are the same colours as the Italian flag. The flavours are simple and satisfying and its really easy to make.
Kids pasta salad
Most kids love pasta in any shape or form and this lemony pasta salad is no exception. The sweetcorn gives a veggie hit while the tuna adds a punch of protein - perfect for a change from sandwiches in the lunch box.
Chickpea dip
I love this quick and cheap dip. Its great for adult and kids parties, perfect for a spread on sandwiches and even better when served with crunchy vegetable fingers.
Portuguese chicken burgers
Use chicken thighs for this yummy recipe to make the most of their moistness. Piri piri spice mix gives the chicken burgers their Portuguese flavour.
Sex During Pregnancy
Pregnancy can have many different effects on you, and your relationship. Here are some of the common questions women ask about sex during pregnancy.
Christmas Poem: Little Christmas Carollers
Enjoy the spirit of Christmas with this lovely poem
Greek-style slow-cooked lamb shanks with feta
Cook this hearty dinner in the slow cooker for an easy one-pot meal. Flavoured with oregano, feta and lemon, it's a dinner idea that you'll make again and again.
Gluten free tomato and salami pizza
These quick yummy pizzas are quick to make and cook and come with a easy gluten free dough recipe. Most supermarkets supply gluten free pizza bases if you are in a real hurry.
7 Ways To Prepare For Parent Teacher Night
Parent teacher conferences are a time when parents can learn a lot about their child's education. It's worth learning what questions to prepare.
Baby Gifts and Registry
Receiving baby gifts is part of the fun of having a baby shower or celebrating the birth of your child. Find out the benefits of having a baby gift registry and how to choose baby gifts that you want and need.
Gluten-free apple and blueberry crumble
This apple and blueberry crumble is perfect for coeliacs and those with wheat intolerance and has all the flavour of a regular crumble. Serve it up with ice cream, cream or custard.
Jingle bells sing along
Deck the halls with sounds of singing ... and do it in rounds to keep things fun! Bring some music and laughs to your next holiday gathering and challenge the kids to a singing-go-round. Any Christmas song works, but we particularly love Jingle Bells for this one!
Bouncing balls birthday cake
No matter which ball sport your child plays, they are going to love this bouncing ball birthday cake delight.
One by one
Some kids find learning the alphabet boring and hard to do. This educational activity teaches kids how to use the keyboard and encourages them to have fun whilst learning the alphabet.
Healthy zucchini pizza slices
If you have a craving for pizza but the thought of carbs is stopping you from indulging then this is the recipe for you. It has that great pizza flavour without the doughy base. Result!
Construct a milk carton pirate ship
Every pirate needs a ship! Give your kids hours of imaginative fun with this simple kids art and craft milk carton pirate ship project. All you need to make it are things you probably have sitting around at home already.
Protein Packed Sandwiches
Did you know the humble sandwich is an underrated source of protein? A survey has found that most New Zealanders are not aware of how high the protein levels in bread actually are.
Make a pom pom sea anenome
Pom poms are a fantastic craft basic. If you can make a pom pom, you can turn it into all sorts of fun craft activities for kids. Try turning yours into a pom pom sea anenome for your octopus's garden. Watch the video tutorial below for how to make a pom pom.
Muesli bars and lunch box snacks
Make your own healthy muesli bars for lunch boxes and stop buying packaged muesli bars. Find healthy recipes you can put in your kids' lunch box.
3 ingredient Nutella croissants
These 3 ingredient Nutella croissants are heavenly, flakey, bite-sized pastries and they are easy to make.