Bacon cheeseburger pizza balls
These bacon cheeseburger pizza balls have all the flavour of a delicious cheeseburger, wrapped up in pizza dough. Bake them for a picnic, party or just for a fun cooking activity with the kids.
2 ingredient Milo cake
If your kids are whining that theres nothing to eat, whip them up one of these Milo cakes each and youll hear nothing but satisfied silence. It sounds weird, but when you cook up the Milo it tastes like a yummy fudge brownie.
Fast fruit tarts
Don't you love the look of these petite French fruit tarts, but who has the time to make the pastry, blind bake and make the custard? Now your fruit tart dilemmas are solved with a few easy shortcuts. You're welcome.
Musical blackout
Kids love rushing around in the dark so they'll have plenty of fun with this twist on the classic party game, musical chairs.
Tomato chilli and clam spaghetti
This tomato chilli and clam spaghetti takes no longer to cook than the pasta! It's ideal to cook for a casual supper with friends. All you need are four big white bowls, garlic bread, white wine and a salad and you've got an impressive meal ready to go.
Collective nouns: A flock of birds
Kids will love learning about collective nouns. Not only can we teach them about collective nouns in a fun way but they'll be fascinated by the story of how it came about. This one is a flock of birds.
Keepsake play dough recipe
Kids adore play dough: it bends to their will and they can create any shapes they want. This play dough recipe dries hard so it's great for older kids who want to create a permanent keepsake from their creations.
Playdough Pictionary
Playdough is the ideal way to engage children who otherwise do not like sitting still: it is hands-on and it bends to their will giving instant gratification. This playdough Pictionary game is great for older children or children who like to be challenged.
Healthy Raspberry and Chia Seed Slice
This delicious raspberry and chia seed slice is bursting with fruit, chia seeds and is low in sugar. It's a deliciously healthy option for morning tea or even your children's lunch boxes.
Summing it up magic trick
This is a simple magic trick your child can learn using the calculator. It may even get them interested in maths!
Snakes In blankets
This savoury snack uses sausages wrapped in bread and secured with a toothpick to provide a tasty party treat or an easy meal on the go.
Spellaroo
Teach the kids spelling and punctuation on a rainy day with this great online game for kids. Learn the difference between two and to and too; and many more common errors. The kids will be full of knowledge ready to share after these fun lessons in language
Dried fruit slice
This dried fruit slice is full of delicious dried fruit that is rehydrated into a lovely sweet compote. Slice it up for lunch boxes or afternoon tea treats.
Glue ear and grommets
Find out about glue ear and grommets and how to ensure your child is getting the right care.
Maple roasted pumpkin
This pumpkin recipe is simple, sweet and so delicious. This recipe makes your pumpkin a deep orange with those lovely caramelised edges that make roasted pumpkin special. Serve it with your favourite roast or toss it into summer salads.
French toast bake
This has all the deliciousness of regular French toast but with butterscotch base that is sweet and sticky. Its perfect for feeding a crowd at brunch.
Lamb curry
Lamb curry is delicious served with basmati rice, yoghurt and chutney. This curry starts with a curry paste you can make yourself, then adds lean lamb and more fragrant indian spices which simmers gently before serving.
Clown costume: how to paint a clown face
Believe it or not, clown face designs are subject to strict patenting laws. The face painting video tutorial below shows you how to use four basics to create your own original design.
Father’s Day: iDad card
This cute iPad card is perfect for the dad who loves gadgets. Use his iPad as a template to make a groovy iDad card for Father's Day.
Hawaiian pizza
Make everyone's favourite tropical pizza with our easy pizza dough, even easier pizza sauce and then top them off with ham, pineapple and cheese. Yummo!
Tortilla stacks
These tortilla stacks are filled with hummus, cheese and ham but have a hunt through the pantry and fridge for other bits and pieces
Granola trifle with stewed apples
This delicious combination of homemade coconut yoghurt, DIY granola and sweet stewed apple is perfect as a breakfast treat. Here's how to whip up this simple but oh-so-special recipe.
Kitchen science activity: Make a volcano cake
Kids' recipes can also be a fun craft activity of sorts. This fun oozy volcano cake might even get boys interested in baking.
Father’s Day Poem: For grandfather
No matter if it's Dad, Grandfather, Pop or Pa, Father's Day is special! Why not help them celebrate the day with a special poem made just for them!
Weet-bix slice
Always popular and so easy to make, this Weet-Bix slice recipe is a great way to involve the kids in the kitchen. Let them crush up the Weet-Bix for the base and pour on the icing after it’s baked.
Labour terms
Understand your labour and birth better with our guide to labour terms including breech, cesarean, dilation and effacement. Find more on Kidspot New Zealand
Antioxidant smoothie
Smoothies are super-quick to make and highly nutritious, meaning they're a great option for the whole family on busy mornings! This tasty antioxidant smoothie is full of free radical-fighting vitamin C, and your immune system and energy levels will thank you almost as much as your tastebuds.
Trivia relay race
The Trivia relay race will keep your party goers bodies and minds active as they try to race against each other for the prize!
Valentine’s Day word maker
You're a super sleuth on the hunt for as many words as possible this Valentine's Day. This fun word game is a great vocabulary builder and a good one to play as a team, too. See if you can beat the other team's score or play one-on-one against a wordy pal.
Make your own light and tinsel wreath
What’s better than a pretty wreath for your front door? One that sparkles at night time too, of course! Make it happen with this super-easy fairy light and tinsel wreath.