Moroccan lamb stew
Stews are always great in winter but this easy, tasty Moroccan lamb stew is packed full of spices and healthy legumes that will fill tummies and still be the healthy option.
Winter craft: Make paper snowflakes
Paper snowflakes look incredibly complex, but they are one of the easiest low-fuss crafts you can do. All you need is a square of white paper and some scissors. Watch the video below to find out how to make your own spectacularly impressive paper snowflakes.
How your kids can share a bedroom – without you losing sleep
Kids can share a bedroom no matter what age they are. Find out the best parenting tips to make sharing a bedroom a success at your house.
Tricked out maths
Have fun this April Fools' Day with a maths code puzzle that will result in a funny answer to a joke. Before long, you'll not only have practised your maths, but be laughing together at the answer.
Homemade lacing cards
Homemade lacing cards are not only a great craft activity or colouring in activity for kids, you will also be helping to build kids' hand motion skills. You can add this homemade toy to a toddler busy bag.
Healthy kids burgers
These delicious kid-sized hamburgers are healthy and full of flavour. Skip the fast food salt, excess fat and fairy floss bread and make these for your little ones.
Healthy Thai chicken curry
If you reduce the oil, skip the rice and use lots of veggies you will be able to enjoy your favourite Thai curry without worrying about your waistline. This healthy version will have you putting Thai chicken curry on the menu every week.
Butterfly cakes
These butterfly cakes are a tad messy, but oh so worth it! Just make sure you have plenty of paper towels for messes (and tissues for any tears over lost butterflies)
2 ingredient muesli bars
These muesli bars have just 2 ingredients in them and they're so easy that even the kids can make them with a little supervision. They are so much tastier than store bought muesli bars.
Pocket Pizzas
These pita-sized pocket pizzas are great for kids and the ingredients shown are just some suggestions of things you can use as pizza toppings.
Mini hotdogs
Mini hotdogs are perfect party fare and you can have these made for the kids in no time. Here we give you tips on taking these to the park for a party!
Poetry: Autumn friends
Poetry is fun and can be educational too! Kids love pointing out the rhyming words and trying to think of more. Create some rainy day fun with this autumn poem not only by reading it, but by printing it out and making some leafy cards to celebrate the season too.
Quick Pork Fajitas
These quick pork fajitas are fast, simple and tasty and you can have them on your table in less than 20 minutes.
Bobbing for apples
Kids of all ages will love this classic party game - it may look easy but they will learn quickly its harder than it looks!
Raspberry bliss bombs
What a taste sensation — the slightly bitter hard chocolate and juicy raspberry in the middle makes these well and truly worth the effort. Great as an after-dinner treat.
Banana slice
This recipe for banana slice is much like banana bread but made into a slice. This makes it perfect for lunchboxes, cake stalls and school fairs.
Kings and queens
Imaginative play is so much fun. Playing kings and queens is a great way to have your child use their imagination. They can play for hours.
Pet colouring pages: Horses
Every kid dreams of having a pet horse at one stage or another but this is only possible for a few. Instead of getting them a horse, print them one! This FREE printable colouring page is just what they need.
Veggie Tales Jump Ship
Fans of the Veggie Tales characters will have a ball playing this fun kids online game. Join these garden favourites as they jump ship to follow their quest on the open seas.
Costume ideas: Angelina Ballerina
Make your own mouse ears with our FREE printable template to transform your daughter's ballerina costume into an Angelina Ballerina costume. Why not try making this for Book Week, Halloween or a fancy dress costume idea?
Scavenger hunt
Playing in the swimming pool is loads of fun, especially if you include this game. It can be played by all ages, making it a race for the older ones to see who can get the most objects or just a familiarisation to water with the younger ones.
How to crochet: make easy coasters
Crocheting is a great way to improve your child's fine motor skills. You can make these easy coasters by learning a simple chain stitch and then following the steps below.
Gingerbread men
Making gingerbread men is a fun cooking activity you can enjoy with kids of all ages. Make this simple dough, roll it out and then let your children do the rest of the work. You could decorate each man in the traditional way or go a little bit crazy with decorations!
Prefix and suffix online game for kids
Kids confused about words changing on them depending on the start and the finish? Here is the perfect game to help them learn all about the prefix, the suffix and how they alter the meaning of words.
DIY Christmas wrapping paper
Make your own homemade Christmas wrapping paper this Christmas to wrap your Christmas gifts. This is an easy Christmas craft to make for Christmas. Kidspot New Zealand
Salmon with feta and basil crust
This salmon with feta and basil crust contrasts the succulence of oven-baked salmon fillets with a crunchy topping. This easy-to-prepare breadcrumb crust combines feta, basil and pine nuts.
Homemade almond butter
This homemade almond butter is all natural and so easy to make. Making it yourself is also cheaper than buying it at the health food store. This way you know it's just almonds and made by you.
Clifford the big red dog
Online games can provide loads of entertainment and keep children busy for hours. Have fun with everyone’s favourite red dog Clifford. Children will enjoy the many different games and activities for them to do with Clifford online.
Homemade KFC burgers
These homemade KFC burgers are finger lickin' good - but healthy too. The chicken is baked not fried meaning it's better for you, plus you can add as many fresh salad veggies to your burger bun as you like. Yum!