Poetry: Autumn fun
Print out some fun autumn poetry for your kids to get creative with. They'll enjoy reading about the season and maybe even making up a rhyme or two of their own!
Coconut Spiders
These are a great no cook perfect treat for Halloween they are like bliss balls but with a scary spider look.
Maple bacon popcorn
Sweet, salty, crunchy and bacon-y. Its a wacky combination, but it really works. Try out this maple bacon topping next time you hanker for a bowl of popcorn.
Block puzzle advent calendar
Here's a way to get the kids even more excited about counting down the days to Christmas - a puzzle advent calendar! Kids will love opening the box presents each night and guessing what the complete picture will be.
Classic caponata
This Sicilian staple is great served with warm flat bread and some mozzarella as an appetiser, beautiful next to all kinds of meat such as grilled lamb chops or marinated chicken and is just so easy.
Coconut cupcakes
These coconut cupcakes are dense and moist. They use coconut milk and dessicated coconut for flavour and they have a very similar texture to friands. Top them with delicious cream cheese icing flavoured with coconut essence
Compound and complete sentences game for kids
Remind kids all about their nouns, compound words and complex sentences with fun! They get enough of boring work at school. Pass them the computer and they're sure to want to learn more.
How to do The Cup Song clapping game
Clapping games are fun games for kids. If you saw the movie Pitch Perfect, you would've seen Becca singing The Cup Song. Here's a how-to video to show you how to do the The Cup Song clapping game plus the lyrics to help you along.
Three-days-to-payday spicy mince pasties
When the pantry is looking a bit bare and you're not sure what to cook for dinner, try these spicy beef mince pasties. Serve them with mash and veggies for a simple dinner and save any leftovers to pop into lunch boxes for the next day.
Beetroot Muesli Slice
Full of spices, fruit, seeds and nuts plus beetroot these muesli slices are the perfect energy snack or breakfast bar on the run for a busy family on the go and in the need for yummy healthier fuelling options.
Snappy crab sandwich
A hungry crab with snapping nippers will set the scene for the perfect lunch for your little person. Simple, creative and oh-so-simple, this cute little crab is irresistible!
Hamburger on sourdough
Hamburgers are a tried-and-true dinner favourite with most kids. Simply load the dinner table with beef patties, fresh bread and a generous supply of salad vegetables such as avocado, tomato and beetroot, as well as cheese and sauces, and let your family build their own personalised hamburger.
Quick vegetable curry
If you love curry but don't have much time to cook it then this is the recipe for you. It's a really delicious meat-free option for a mid-week dinner.
How to write poetry: Haiku
Gather your friends and tell them to bring their imaginations - you are about to have some fun! Kids poetry and learning to write is more fun when it is with a friend or two. Learn how to play haiki with this kids game of poetry and have fun.
Calendar conundrum
You don't have to go to great lengths to get minds boggling on April Fools' Day. All you need is a calendar grid, some simple addition and a foolish victim.
Skinny spaghetti
If you are hankering for spaghetti but need a lighter alternative, this tasty recipe may just hit the spot. It is packed full of flavour and is so easy to make.
Fruity solar system
Kids will love this fun plate of fruit and vege and they will learn something as well
Little boy blue
This quick little ditty has rhyme which helps children to remember.
10 easy riddles for kids
Riddles and jokes - kids love them! Get the kids giggling with these great riddles. They'll love to test them out on their friends and family. They're sure to get a fair few laughs - and groans! - at the next family get together.
Fast salsa
This fast salsa uses delicious fresh herbs and spices with the convenience of tinned tomatoes. This is a great salsa for those in a hurry.
Pumpkin and couscous salad
This salad is full of roasted vegetables and has a lovely dressing that marries apple cider vinegar and mangoes. It's great on its own as a vegetarian meal and works well as side dish.
Fruit and oat squares
This recipe for fruit and oat squares makes up a delicious slice that's perfect for lunchboxes, after-school snacks or to serve up at your school's cake stall. Substitute the apricot for chocolate if you want to make them a little bit naughty.
Playdough memory game
Kids love playdough, not only can they model anything they want out of it, but it can also be useful for learning about shapes and colours. This playdough memory game is great for children who love a challenge.
Satay sauce
who does not love a silky rich satay sauce. This sauce is very versatile. It can be stored in the fridge for 5 days and then reheated in the microwave
Make your own beaded ornaments
If you want to add a handmade touch to this year’s festivities, it’s time to get a move on! Add some handmade sparkle to your Christmas tree with these easy beaded ornaments. If you’re not great with a freestyle bend to get them into shape, try using a cookie cutter as a template.
Pumpkin and mozzarella risotto balls
Here's what to make when you have leftover pumpkin risotto - arancini balls! Rolling cold risotto into balls, coating in breadcrumbs and then frying gives the most delicious snack, lunch box filler or even another main meal if you serve them up with veggies. Delish!
Beetroot and potato puree
Tasty, colourful and filled with goodness, this dip is great for babies or as a dip for toddlers. Also a great afternoon snack for the whole family when served with pita bread, carrots, celery or crackers.
6 superfoods to winter-proof your family
While you can’t stop the germs invading your home, you can certainly winter-proof your family by feeding them foods that pack a nutritious punch.
Sneaky pumpkin muffins
These pumpkin muffins are great for lunchboxes or an after-school snack. The kids won't even notice that these savoury muffins are packed full of delicious pumpkin!
Chocolate raspberry roly poly
Chocolate and raspberries a marriage made in heaven. This is a simple recipe which is delicious and the entire family will love it.