3 ingredient real fruit jelly
Jelly is an easy treat to make for the kids, and you can be assured there are no additives with this easy 3-ingredient recipe that uses only juice, raspberries and gelatine.
Slow cooker stuffed potatoes
These yummy potatoes are a great way to cook your spuds without heating up the kitchen. You can pop these in the slow cooker early in the day and have dinner ready in 10 minutes by just adding your topping.
Choc Chip Pudding Cookies
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Ice experiment
Kitchen science has never been so much fun! This interesting experiment will have the kids guessing. Most people figure that cold water would freeze faster than hot water - stay tuned as this experiment will give the definitive answer
Pink tea party cakes
These beautiful pink cupcakes would be perfect served at a little (or big) girl's tea party or even a Pink Ribbon party. The cake is moist and fruity, and there's not a drop of food colouring in the delicious raspberry icing.
Learning the ABC: The letter H
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into letters can be tricky. These free printables encourage learning with colour. Here's H.
Red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting
These red velvet cupcakes have all the chocolate-y flavour of Devils food cake only they are bright red. They are perfectly paired with a whipped cream cheese frosting so they are not too sweet.
Tree craft: cork stamp apple tree
Make your own stamp out of a wine cork to create this easy tree craft idea. If you're not confident about drawing your own tree you can download our FREE printable tree template below. Just add red paint and a cork! It's easy.
Candy cane cupcakes
These festive vanilla cupcakes have cream cheese icing and a cute mini candy cane on top. Double yum!
Paper darts
Keep your kids fun on target with Paper darts, a fun game for kids and cool kids game which everyone will love playing.
Easy costume: make a bat hat
This easy bat hat Halloween costume is a great way to get into Halloween without too much fuss. Little boys and girls will love this spooky bat costume idea.
Cauliflower tabouli
This delicious herby tabouli salad sings of summer. Make it gluten free by replacing traditional bulgur with blitzed raw cauliflower. Its texture and taste is reminiscent of the original, and it suits those on a wheat or gluten free diet.
Easy apple roses
These fancy-looking apple pastries are so simple and the custard makes them so much more child friendly than the jamm-y version. Slice, roll, bake and you've got a plate full of yummy apple custard roses.
Creating a fairy garden
Kids love playing in the garden and they can enjoy being creative when they make their very own fairy garden that they can play loads of imaginary games in later.
Stained glass pumpkin window hanger
Bring the spirit of Halloween into your home décor with this fun and easy kids stained glass pumpkin window hanger craft project. Halloween will have never looked this good and your kids will love this fun craft activity.
Make spooky balloon ghosts
Kids love balloons so why not grab some white ones and decorate your house for Halloween this year. Hang them from the trees or the eaves, just make sure they look spooky.
18 chemical-free ways to banish nasty bathroom smells
Just because the pongs in your bathroom are pungent, it doesn't mean your cleaning products should be too. Try these 18 chemical-free methods.
20 Pies The Whole Family Will Love
When it comes to a meal that will please the whole clan, it’s hard to go past the humble pie!
Express french onion scalloped potatoes
Scalloped potatoes is a dish made of layers of thin slices of potatoes covered with cheese and milk before it's put in the oven to bake. Something you can't tackle without loads of planning? Wrong! Try this cheat version and you'll have it on the table in 30 minutes.
Chocolate bar icecream cake
This is a very simple ice cream dessert cake which everyone will be wowed by it tastes delicious and decadent
Premature labour
Premature labour occurs when you go into labour before the 37-week mark of your pregnancy. Find reassurance and be prepared for a premature labour and birth with an understanding of what to expect when you go through premature labour and give birth. Kidspot New Zealand
5 tips on how to recover from a C-section
The first week after having a C-section is really tricky. Bianca Wordley has some tips to help you recover faster.
Cupcake tower birthday cake
Impressive birthday cakes are easy if you make a cupcake tower cake from this recipe, which can be adapted to cater for kids with allergies. This style of cake is perfect for small parties that dont need large slabs of cake.
5 freakishly fun Halloween party games for kids
Getting together for some Halloween fun does not have to be a chore or blow the budget. These simple, no fuss games are simple, cost next to nothing and will get the kids laughing.
Flags of the world: USA
Flags of the world are often taught to our children in middle primary school. They learn briefly about the history of the country and what the flag and its colours represent. Learn a little bit about the United States of America, its flag and enjoy a colouring page too!
Golden slumbers
This is a beautiful lullaby to sing to your precious child before they go to sleep it will send them off to a the land of nod.
Zucchini slice
Simple, healthy and oh-so-easy, this zucchini slice recipe makes a quick dinner or healthy lunch box snack. It’s also great for using up whatever’s left in the fridge at the end of the week.
Summer flan
This lovely summer flan is a beautiful dessert idea when the weather's hot and you want something sweet but not too heavy. A beautiful sponge base topped with juicy berries and served with cream. Delish!
Arroz Con Pollo (Mexican-style Chicken & Rice)
Try this Mexican-inspired chicken and rice dish when you want to try something different but know that the kids will eat it too. Packed full of veggies, it's a one-pan dinner that will please everyone.