Dry sand play with bath products
Kids love playing around in sand. Try using bath products for a new twist on imaginative play at the beach or backyard sandpit.
Chocolate mousse pot recipe
This decadent chocolate mousse is sweet and we have used the tang of yoghurt to offset the sweetness. It is an unlikely but surprisingly delicious pairing.
Prawn and chorizo risotto
This spicy risotto owes its mild heat to the chorizo sausage and a beautiful seafood flavour thanks to the juicy prawns. Italian food at its best!
Chicken matzo ball soup
This soup is traditionally served at the Jewish festival of Passover. The chicken broth is rich and tasty while the balls of matzo meal (a bit like cracker crumbs) make it filling enough for dinner. Find matzo meal in the international aisle of the supermarket - or use finely crushed crackers instead.
Make a rainbow cloud
At the end of any rainbow is a pot of gold! Make your own lucky rainbow with this simple cotton wool craft for little kids that will help them to learn the colours of the rainbow. It's also a perfect St Patrick's Day craft activity. Luck of the Irish be with you!
French toast soldiers
Little soldiers of toast are a perfect fit for little hands who are intent on self-feeding. Now you can make those soldiers even more nutritious by turning them into french toast soldiers. Genius!
Heart envelope
You can help your children learn the simplest paper trick around: fold a heart shape into an envelope. It makes a cute Valentine's Day gift, Mother's Day present or just a sweet message for someone you love. Awww ...
Make-up Barbie
Putting on make-up is always fun, especially when it is the kids online activity Make-up Barbie. Your child can play with make-up colours, hair styles and clothing for Barbie and you never have to worry about cleaning anything up!
Online interactive mental math games
Enhance your child's maths skills no matter what their age. Pick your child's age bracket and let these online maths games enhance addition, subtraction, division and multiplication for all ages, as well as clock reading, fractions and more.
Mary had a little lamb
Teach your kids the lyrics to your favourite nursery rhymes and they'll remember them forever.
Halloween party games for kids
Getting together for some Halloween fun does not have to be a chore with decorations spread across the house. These simple, no fuss games have been created for when the resources are low and the imagination has to be called upon.
Watermelon fangs
These watermelon 'fangs' are great fun for the kids! These make a healthy Halloween treat, that the kids just might go for! Or a monster twist on the after school fruit snack.
Mocha amaretti
These Italian almond biscuits boast a mocha flavour that make them go down perfectly with a cup of coffee after dinner or as a side to a mousse or ice cream dessert.
Pet colouring pages: Fish
Whether you have a small bowl or a large tank, there is no doubt fish add a relaxing element to your home. But, if you don't have either, you might like to add fish of the printable kind.
Make a mermaid tail
Delight little mermaid fans by making this mermaid tail for her. She will love playing lots of imaginary games wearing her fishy tail
Sweet potato mini pizzas
These are great pizzas made out of sweet potato so great for gluten free families
Make a superhero symbol
What could be cooler than having your very own superhero symbol? Better than Batman's bat signal, you could have your own superhero emblem with this light experiment. This is a fun activity for sleepovers or superhero parties, too.
Chinese firecrackers
Traditionally, firecrackers are let off each Chinese New year to warn away the man-eating monster Nian. Now your kids can make their own Chinese firecrackers with this pretry craft activity.
Chicken Breast with Sesame Salad
This chicken breast salad has crunchy vegetables dressed with a delicious Asian-style dressing and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.
Coconut cake
Coconut works so well in cakes - not only is it a lovely flavouring, it also guarantees that the final product will be moist and delicious. And this easy cake is no exception. Perfect as a simple birthday cake, a slice of this coconut cake would work just as well in the lunch box.
Margherita pizza
Make this basic Margherita pizza with our super simple pizza dough recipe, our easy pizza sauce and then add cherry tomatoes and cheese for a deliciously easy Italian meal.
6 Mild Curries Kids Will Love
Curing kids of a curry aversion makes for happier family meal planning - it’s a win when we can get our kids to like the same kinds of foods we enjoy.
French toast
French toast is one way to get eggs into fussy eaters. It is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner and can be topped with savour or sweet for a dessert
Car wash
Children love being outdoors, running around and finding ways to play with water. Washing the car is a great way to get children involved in an activity while enjoying natural play with water.
Haloumi and Silverbeet Fritters
Enjoy these tasty haloumi and silverbeet fritters on their own or pop them into a bun with some salad for a great veggie burger alternative.
Roasted pepitas
These roasted pepitas are a simple and deliciously healthy afternoon snack that the kids can help you make.
Roast beef
Find out how to make THE perfect roast beef with this easy recipe. Garlic, mustard and basil combine to make a delicious meat rub that gives this tender roast delicious flavour. Serve with veggies and Yorkshire puds for a traditional baked dinner.
Thyme and fennel roasted almonds
Sometimes theres nothing better than receiving a handmade edible gift. These delicious thyme and fennel roasted almonds have a festive flavour and look lovely packaged up in cellophane. Make up a big batch and keep them on standby for last-minute Christmas gifts this year.
Spell Cover Write Check
Look-say-cover-write-check is a great way to turn learning spelling words in to a game.
Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich
This tasty variation on the usual chicken sandwich is perfect for the kids' lunch box. With a powerful protein and calcium hit from the mild provolone cheese it should please even the fussiest of palates.