Mince pie pops
These teeny tiny mince pie pops are a bite-sized dessert to serve at your Christmas cocktail party or even just a fun pop to make with the kids.
Vegetable soup with pasta
There's nothing like a warm soup on a cold Winter's day. This vegetable soup is filled with yummy potato, zucchini, celery, carrots and pasta. Puree some if the kids don't like chunky soup!
10 – 12 years physical and sexual development
Around this age your child's body, regardless of sex, will begin to change shape and mature
Simple sausage rolls
Sausage rolls are a popular snack for kids and adults alike. These sausage rolls are particularly simple using ready-rolled frozen puff pastry and sausage mince you can buy from the butcher.
Honey and balsamic glazed sausages
This delicious honey and balsamic glaze turns these run-of-the-mill sausages into something special. Serve them up with potato mash and vegetables for a quick and tasty meal.
Oven-baked garlic prawns
These garlic and chilli prawns are baked in the oven so they cook evenly and still have that delicious crunch.
Tongue twisters: Rocks
To get the full effect of tongue twisters you should repeat them several times, as quickly as possible, without stumbling or mispronouncing. Good luck!
Potato-free Tuna Patties
These delicious tuna patties are packed full of healthy vegetables and use rice cakes to hold the mixture together making them light and crispy. Your kids will love them and have no idea how healthy they really are.
Five Fantastic Father’s Day Crafts
Spoil dad this Father's Day with beautiful home made gifts made with love and care ... and glue and glitter!
Card games: Name that face
Who is who in celebrity world? What about politics? Or bring it closer to home, what about the family? This is a great game for kids of any age to learn who is who where they need to.
Make peg airplanes
Big boys and little boys will love these cute peg airplanes. They're so simple and once you get the hang of them, you'll want to make a whole fleet! Your little boy will enjoy hours of imaginative play with his peg airplanes.
Talking calculator magic trick
Calculators are a great tool for simple "magic tricks." Just get your child to follow the steps below and you have an easy magic trick that will impress friends.
Dance with baby
While babies lack the ability to communicate through words, they have many ways of expressing what they like and dislike. One way to communicate with baby is through song. Share the joy of music with movement and touch.
How to remove rust stains
Tips and tricks to remove rust stains on clothing, fabric, furniture or carpet. Quick and easy rust stain removal tips. How to clean rust stains.
Finger painting prints
Most kids love getting their hands dirty and most mums hate it! Treat the kids to this great finger painting activity and they will have fun while you can have a practical agenda. Create the cards and wrapping paper designs for Christmas.
Cheesy tuna dip
If you like cheese and you like tuna, youll love this lovely healthy cheesy tuna dip. Serve with vegetable sticks, crackers or smear on a sandwich.
Easy egg pikelets
These easy egg pikelets will have even the fussiest of eaters begging for more! Light, fluffy and SO moreish, these little bites are great for after-school snacks or served alongside some streamed veggies for an easy-peasy kids' dinner.
Wet sand play with toys
Try this activity for a new twist on imaginative play at the beach or backyard sandpit.
Paper craft Very Hungry Caterpillar
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, with its strikingly simple illustrations and story, is a great jumping-off point for some fun craft ideas for kids. This simple paper craft caterpillar is a good one for Book Week.
Father’s Day Poem: It’s true
Father's Day is one of the best times to tell Dad just how you feel. Let Dad know you love him and remind him of all the great gifts you have given him over the years, and the not-so-great ones too!
Spiced jaffa hot chocolate
This yummy hot chocolate uses orange juice, nutmeg and cinnamon for a different take on the usual flavour. Perfect to warm up with in winter.
How to play hangman
Most kids love a guessing game and hangman not only keeps them occupied, but it will test their spelling too. Keep their minds busy by printing out this hangman game with ready-drawn gallow and the alphabet printed at the bottom for guessed letters.
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Minor injuries
Top tips for treating your child's minor injuries when they're out playing sports or having adventures with their friends.
Link arms skipping game
Skipping is an outdoor group activity that is great for children. It is lots of fun and helps children learn coordination and timing of jumping.
Chicken satay skewers
You can prepare these chicken satay skewers ahead of time by marinating the chicken breast pieces in satay sauce for at least 30 minutes. Whether you choose to make your own satay sauce or use a sauce out of the bottle, these skewers are delicious and really simple to prepare.
Tuna salad
Try this simple recipe for tuna salad along with a delicious dressing made from yoghurt and wholegrain mustard. This would make a great side dish or filling for sandwiches.
Easy rhubarb jam
If you have never made jam and thought it was too hard, this Rhubarb jam recipe may make you change your mind.
How to make a sleek traditional paper plane
Making paper planes is a simple paper activity for kids that leads to fun outdoor games as they fly their paper aeroplanes. This improved version of the traditional paper plane design is a bit more aerodynamic.
Blackberry pie
This blackberry pie recipe asks only for six ingredients and a little of your time and love and will thank you with a tart to be proud off. Also, if making pastry isnt at all your thing, just use ready-made shortcrust and no-one will be the wiser.