Halloween poetry: Trick or treat rhymes
Kids look forward to Halloween often reciting the same rhyme when they head out for their candy hunt. Give them something else to say with these gorgeous rhymes written just for them.
Ginger lemonade
This old-fashioned recipe for ginger lemonade is a great thirst-quencher on a hot day and a good way to soothe a sore throat when the sniffles hit. Combine fresh ginger with lemons for a lemonade with a kick!
How to insert a tampon
Using a tampon for the first time can be a little daunting, but all it takes is a little know-how and some practice
Create an apple print caterpillar
This apple print caterpillar is a great activity for the kids. All you need is an apple, knife, paint and some googly craft eyes to make this cute apple print caterpillar. Watch our video tutorial to show you how.
Origami heart
Origami is a fantastic way to develop your child's fine motor skills. This paper heart is a simple origami trick, just follow the instructions below or watch the video.
Prawn and ginger cakes
These little prawn cakes are fresh and zingy, with a hint of ginger and coriander. Serve them with some salad and rice for a complete and tasty meal.
Dog and puppy
Kids generally LOVE baby animals and puppies are often a favourite. Help kids to remember the baby names of animals and create a colouring book with the most common animals and their young.
Chicken with pesto potatoes
A simple yet tasty dinner, this recipe for chicken with pesto potatoes is quick to prepare for the family. If you're really short on time you can use a BBQ chook from the supermarket
Perfect pork cuts
Lean pork is a great source of protein, niacin, B6, B12, selenium, riboflavin, zinc and omega-3. You can use it in place of chicken beef and lamb to add variety to your current recipes
Cute Father’s Day photo idea
What better Father's Day gift idea than this personalised photo of the kids. Just line them up in the right order, take a snap and put it in a frame for Father's Day. A memorable gift that will last for years.
Crispy choc-mint Rice Bubble bars
The perfect slice for all of the chocolate-mint fans out there! This no-bake slice takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and tastes amazing.
Toilet roll flowers
Raid your recycling bin for some great recycled craft activities. These toilet roll flowers are a fun craft activity and would also make a nice Mother's Day gift idea or to give to nanna on a visit.
Gluten-free choc chip cupcakes
Miss out no longer! These gluten-free choc chip cupcakes are delicious! The almond meal makes these cupcakes yummy and wonderfully indulgent. Top with the icing and a gluten-free teddy bear biscuit and you can have an easy teddy bear party theme!
Make a sparkly customised plywood letter
Large decorative initials in a child’s room aren’t likely to go out of style any time soon. Why not let your little one get creative and make their own decor? You could revamp an old letter or pretty up a new one. Hang it on a door, stick it on a wall or just lean it on a shelf – they’ll be happy to have a hand in decorating their own space.
Make a puppet: Chinese dragon
Puppets and puppet shows can keep kids amused for hours. But what if they could make their own funky creation as well? We have just the thing with this Chinese dragon puppet.
Tabouleh salad
No need to buy tabouleh from the supermarket, it's really easy to make your own. And it tastes even better the next day!
2 ingredient lemon sorbet
It may not be authentic, but this lemon sorbet is so easy to make, with no cooking involved and only two ingredients, and it's mighty refreshing on a hot day.
Spaghetti Bolognese
Nothing beats a good spaghetti bolognaise recipe for a hungry family. This recipe is easy to make and includes grated vegetables that your kids won't even know they are eating!
Preparing A Family Budget
Get tips for creating your family budget including how to analyse it and see what can change.
Simple pizza dough
Pizza dough is a really fun cooking activity with the kids. It has all the fun of play dough but you get to eat it when you are done. How good is that?
Make a Wild Thing mask
Where The Wild Things Are is a classic tale by Maurice Sendak, about a boy gone wild ... in his imagination. It's easy to make your own Wild Thing mask for dress-up days. Just follow our simple instructions.
Chicken and haloumi patties
These versatile little chicken and haloumi patties can be enjoyed in so many ways: with salad, wrapped in a flatbread, in a hamburger bun with lettuce and tomato, or on their own in a lunch box with some raw veggies on the side.
Weet-Bix with apple and cinnamon
Naturally sweetened for little palates with apple and a dash of cinnamon - a spice rich in antioxidants, calcium, iron and fibre.
French crepes with berries
Perfect for breakfast, brunch or even dessert these light crepes covered in blueberries and strawberries taste delicious with a scoop of ice cream.
Months of the year colouring pages for kids: October
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 October fun colouring page and add their own personal touches.
3 ingredient golden syrup pudding
If you are looking for an easy dessert that is made from pantry ingredients then this 3 ingredient golden syrup pudding is for you. It's a bit like a roly poly and tastes just as good.
Contraception
Contraception or birth control options are varied and women needing to choose a contraception are advised to research all the birth control choices. Find out which contraception will work for you. Choices include Implanon, condoms, contraceptive pill and more. Research contraception at Kidspot.
Row your boat game
Babies and toddlers love interacting and singing with mum this games covers both interaction, movement and singing it covers all of their sensory highlights resulting in fun for all
Hidden Vegetable Pasta Sauce
This simple pasta sauce not only tastes delicious on your spaghetti but is full of lots of sneaky vegetables that the kids won't even notice!
Make a paper fortune teller
Do you remember how to make a chatterbox or paper fortune teller? Watch the video tutorial below to refresh your memory and then teach your kids - and let the fun begin!