The humble packet of prunes are transformed when stewed in a little water or juice. Not only are they really tasty to eat (just add a couple to cereal), their natural laxative effect provides a easy way to keep the digestive system regular.
If there’s one message every parents needs to hear, it’s this: Teach your kids a few basic recipes to cook. Even if it’s one dish – their signature dish
Kids love to dance like crazy but when the music stops they have to freeze into statues! There will be plenty of smiling children playing this classic kids birthday party game.
Make these kid-friendly nachos with a gentle spice mix that even the fussiest of eaters will love. Serve with corn nachos and let the hungry hordes dig in!
Baby animal names are tricky sometimes but we have just the game that will help kids remember what they're called. This FREE printable teaches kids the names of the animals and after the matching is done, they can colour each one in.
Sometimes, icing the cupcakes is just a bridge too far. Here's a super-quick and yummy way to add icing to your cupcakes without getting out another mixing bowl.
This beef, eggplant and lentil salad is your perfect 10-minute dinner. You can put the steak on to cook while you throw together the rest of the ingredients.
This is an authentic fried pork rice dish, it tastes great and the ingredients are easily sourced in the Asian food section of your local supermarket.
Kids will love making their own little doily-trimmed Easter basket to hold their chocolate eggs this year. These also make a cute table decoration for Easter lunch.
Tuna patties are a great budget dinner option that the whole family can enjoy. With a crunchy exterior, these patties are made of tuna, potato and diced vegetables and are delicious served with a green salad.
There is something special about dress ups but this activity is the coolest dress up of all. Made of ice, these jewels are wearable and edible! Once these have set, have fun in the sun and watch them melt away.
As the pregnancy progresses into the middle months, various emotions can surface in both positive and negative ways. Find more on Kidspot New Zealand.
This delicious meatball recipe uses turkey mince as a cheap and healthy alternative to beef. Add them to a simple tomato pasta sauce and serve them on a bed of pasta for a kid-friendly meal
When your child reaches the age of 8 there can be a shift in the emphasis placed on spelling - find out what milestones your 7 - 8 year old will be reaching.
Absolutely delicious! If your kids prefer plain truffles, omit the zest and cranberries. Let’s be honest, keep them hidden until the kids have gone to bed, time for hot drink/night cap and treats time.
Kids art and crafts can provide hours of fun for parents and children. Turning old crayons into new crayons will be fun and creative for your children. They will love to draw with their new crayons.
Get into the holiday spirit with this advent calendar activity. Make a calendar the kids can use year after year and make memories that will last a lifetime as you count down the days until Santa visits!
Find tips on baby and kids travel gear to make kids holiday travel easy.
Pumpkin. Could any other vegetable be so versatile, so greatly enjoyed by children, so …cheap? Thank you pumpkin. Thank you.
Flavoured water very refreshing. The flavour options are endless, depending on which fruits are in season. You could try watermelon cubes and rosemary, or pineapple and mint, or a berry mix too.
If you prefer to eat fish on Fridays then this is a great dinner option for you and your family. Using canned tuna or salmon this is a variation of the traditional 'tuna mornay'.
The sweetness of the roasted capsicums is a lovely contrast to the zing of the preserved lemons and salty tuna in this entree or main.
Who does not love a chocolate brownie now no arguing as it covers both white and milk chocolate lovers
What could be cuter - and yummier - than these funny little snowman marshmallow pops? Theyre easy for the kids to make, and will make fabulous edible Christmas gifts for all their friends.
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 wet July scene and add their own personal touches.
These cute little egg boats are the ultimate gourmet egg salad sandwich. Packed full of extra flavour, they have chives and pine nuts in the mixture.
Muffins are terrific lunch box snacks - and happily, they are about as easy as baking ever gets. Your kids will love these muffins with familiar flavours that never get old.
Science experiments are fun to do and great for children to learn. Try this simple science experiment that will teach your children about surface tension.
There is something really satisfying about making gnocchi from scratch - it's not difficult and tastes fantastic! And when you're finished you can cover it with the easiest tomato sauce in the world to make.
This healthy salad is made into a hearty meal thanks to the addition of tuna and rice. Just add zucchini and a zingy citrus dressing for a salad recipe that's great for lunch, dinner or as a take-along meal in a lunch box.
