Santa brownie hats
These cute little treats make the perfect addition to any Christmas party! This is a great recipe for getting the kids into the kitchen.
Laundry carton blocks
No matter how much money you spend on expensive, developmentally targeted toys, your kids will always love playing with the recycling cartons! Embrace it and recycle by making these laundry box blocks.
Bircher style breakfast pots
These delicious Bircher-style breakfast pots have layers of fruit, yoghurt and rice cakes. Make them the night before for a quick healthy start to the day.
White whale game
White whale is a fantastic outdoor kids party game that's perfect during summer when you want to cool off with a pool game. Kids love to get into the water during the warm weather so why not introduce a fun game to get them laughing as they play!
Easter word find: Medium
When your child reaches the age of eight there can be a shift in the emphasis placed on spelling. At this age they'll be linking between the sounds of letters and how words are made. Help the kids out and have fun at the same time with this word find aimed at kids aged seven to eight.
How to deal with debt
Learn how to save money by managing your debt and using our savings and money tips.
Make a paper plate Valentine
Make a paper plate Valentine for someone you love this year. (Hint for kids: someone you love is probably your mum.)
Make a daisy chain
Making a daisy chain is a great way to spend some time outside enjoying the sunshine. Make a small daisy chain for your wrist or a longer one to sit on your head. You could even make one as a necklace.
Chocolate cupcakes
This chocolate cupcake recipe will be one that you use over and over again. Its the perfect base for delicious birthday cupcakes and each batch
White chocolate snowflakes
These white chocolate snowflakes are pretty as a picture and a great "almost "craft recipe for older kids.
An outdoor activity box
Children love being outdoors, running around engaging in imaginative play. You can encourage creative natural play by creating an outdoor box full of creative ideas.
Carrot, corn and chicken
Give little ones a well-rounded meal with chicken and veggies. This is an easy one to make if you’ve already got pureed carrot and corn in the freezer - simply grate in a little chicken from your meal and you’re good to go.
Eggplant and potato tarts
These tasty eggplant and potato tarts are easy to whip up and would make a lovely family meal or a delicious appetiser to serve at a party, especially when you have vegetarians to cater for.
Ring-a-ring o’ roses
Nursery rhymes are a fun way to teach your children about music, rhyme and language.
Like a monkey
This kids activity is a wonderful way to get kids to meet each other and become friends and especially energetic monkey friends.
Chicken in lettuce cups
Get the kids to eat their lettuce with these cute little lettuce cups. Filled with chicken mince and Asian flavours they're super-tasty and fun to eat!
Strawberry, honey and buttermilk muffins
These strawberry, honey and buttermilk muffins are a kids dream. They are made with fresh strawberries and sweetened with honey, which makes them a mums dream too.
BBQ asparagus wrapped in prosciutto with whipped feta sauce
Make the most of seasonal asparagus and serve it at your Christmas party this year. Barbecued and served on a wooden board, it sings of summer evenings and festive celebrations.
Candy cane brownies
Give chocolate brownies a Christmas twist by covering them with a rich white chocolate ganache and dusting them with crushed minty candy canes. It's the perfect treat for your festive season gatherings.
Pretty pictures game
This is a great entertainment for babies who can’t reach out and grasp objects yet
Jokes for kids: Christmas
Bring some laughter to the table this year. These hilarious Christmas jokes will knock the Christmas stockings right off your feet! You'll be sure to have a sack full of giggles.
Pineapple Tarte Tatin
Easier than it looks, this tart is worth the effort. Impress your family and friends and serve after dinner any time of year.
Crocodile race
A fun game the kids will love! It involves running around, concentrating and lots of giggling, will keep the kids entertained as they play this game over and over again!
Banana and honey porridge
Porridge will set you up perfectly for a busy day and if you add banana it will do double duty by getting in another serve of fruit. Oats have a high glycaemic index and this leaves you feeling fuller for longer. They also aid digestion. You can have this on the table in under 5 minutes.
Cheeseburger mac
Put the kids 2 favourite things together and you have a quick dinner which the entire family will love and ask for seconds
How To Eat Out On A Budget
Going out with the family doesn't mean blowing the whole week's food budget in one go. Get handy tips on how to have a fun night out without feeling it in your wallet.
Months of the year colouring pages for kids: November
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 sunny November scene and add their own personal touches.
How to lace shoes: spiderweb
Learning to tie shoelaces is an important developmental milestone, but what about lacing shoes? There are more than 30 different ways to lace up shoes. Try teaching your children how to lace shoes in this fancy spiderweb style.
Sound effects please
This game is great for the whole family as everyone can get involved and they will each have a different sound effect. A fantastic game to be played in the car which will keep everyone entertained for hours!
Salad in a jar
Looking for a fresh alternative for a working lunch? You can make this salad in a jar up to 3 days in advance for a crisp, healthy lunch that won't break the budget.