Surprise choc-mint balls
Be delighted by the surprise minty centre of these deliciously simple and no-bake chocolate balls. This is a great recipe for class Christmas parties, neighbourhood get-togethers and more!
Mini Grinches
This is more of an assembly job than a recipe but lots of fun nevertheless! Plus, it's got to be one of the healthier Christmas treats around and that in itself is reason to give these Grinches a go ...
Easter egg bocce
Eggs are traditionally associated with Easter so what better kids' activity to keep the little ones busy than Easter egg bocce (bowls)! Don't worry - we're talking hard boiled eggs of course. Anything else would just be a yolk!
Apple on a stick clapping game
Clapping games are a great way to improve your child's coordination and concentration skills. Apple on a stick is tricky, so watch the video below to see how it's done.
Coffee pot
Get your kids minds' active with this fun guessing game that's a challenging word game for the little ones. A little like Who Am I? and a little like Charades, the kids will have a ball playing, so when you are looking for a fun activity for your next gathering or party, Coffee Pot is for you.
Sandy shell ship
Summer means spending time building sand castles and playing at the beach. Ths sandy shell ship is also a fun project for the kids to make when down at the seashore so go beachcombing and collect the things you need to build your flotilla of seashell ships today.
18 last minute party food ideas
If your reality runs more to madly trying to come up with ideas and do an emergency shop the day before, try these super-simple, stress-free ideas on for size
Microwave play dough recipe
Why not try and make your own play dough? Here is a simple microwave recipe. Just add different food colours and you'll have a variety of different doughs for hours of hands-on creative play
Fingers out
Never worry about the kids getting bored in the car again. Simply have them play Fingers out and they will be kept busy with this fun guessing game.
Hunter and watchman
Hunter and watchman is similar to Capture the flag. This is a classic kids party game and activity to entertain and amuse the kids during any time of the year.
Fettuccini carbonara
Pasta dinners are always a favourite with kids - and no one does spaghetti quite like the Italians. This traditional carbonara recipe is quick, simple and sure to be a hit with the whole family
Is your child gifted and talented?
Defining and identifying gifted and talented children can be difficult but if you think that could be your child, what should you do next?
Banana oatmeal breakfast
This banana oatmeal breakfast is a great way to start bub's day thanks to the oats, the sweetness of banana and either breast milk or formula.
Sensory play: fairy floss glitter paint
Wouldn't it be fun if you could play with fairy floss and squish it and squeeze it between your fingers? You couldn't eat it, but you could build pretend food – pavlovas and cupcakes and lollies. Or you could use a toy digger to pile it all up into a sand dune ...
Healthy fish pie
This chunky fish pie has a delicious combination of white and smoked fish tossed through a creamy tomato sauce, covered with filo pastry. It is so gorgeous and light, youll want to cook it again and again.
Water race
A fun game that will have the kids laughing and running to try and quickly fill the buckets with water. There may be some water fun play along the way but it will definitely be fun!
Ice slide
This addicitve little game has absoluety no educational value at all but boy-oh-boy it's fun! The kids will be consumed by this quick and clever game. Launch your chosen character across the sky and watch them land, stick or slide.
Love muffins
Perfect for Valentine's Day, these muffins taste amazing and look beautiful when arranged in a love heart. Decorate with pink icing and heart sprinkles!
Pizza fingers
These are great for Halloween as they look like fingers with the red on the end, they are great to wrap in foil and served cold in the lunchbox
Aunt Carolines tuna salad
The sweet gherkins in this recipe really make this tuna salad sing. So simple to make and lovely for lunch boxes.
Make your own chalk
Children will love seeing how chalk is made from plaster with this activity, and then get to draw with their creations!
One pan chicken alfredo
This One pan chicken alfredo recipe has a traditional garlic and cheesy flavoured sauce that is teamed up with chicken and penne. Make it today and you'll have more time to enjoy eating and less time washing up!
Apple and avocado winter salad
Juicy apple, creamy avocado and the crunch of roasted almonds mingle to make this one salad that you will want to eat this winter.
Greek-style roast lamb
Succulent roast lamb flavoured with rosemary, garlic and lemons is truly the food of the gods! Serve with roast veggies for a sumptuous weekend dinner and save any leftovers for tasty wraps the next day. Yummo!
Traveller’s alphabet
The best car games do not require any props. This kids version of Travellers Alphabet only requires some imagination and a good grasp of the alphabet.
Chicken, Tomato & Spinach Curry
This chicken, tomato and spinach curry is gently spiced with the Indian flavours of cumin, coriander and turmeric. The vegetable content gives you a winning combination.
Strawberry quinoa smoothie
Smoothies are a fantastic way to get a quick nutritious brekkie on the run. Make yours even healthier by adding quinoa flakes. Quinoa is a powerhouse of protein, iron, fibre, vitamin B and loads of other vitamins and minerals.
Action-packed Easter Egg Hunt
Try a variation on the standard Easter fun with some energetic activity in this action-packed Easter egg hunt!
Three little kittens
Teach your kids the lyrics to your favourite nursery rhymes and they'll remember them forever.
Easy costume: Hermione Granger costume
Dress up games, Book Week ideas and Halloween costumes don't have to break the bank. A few simple accessories can turn ordinary wardrobe items into a Harry Potter dress up costume. Try creating this Hermione costume for your little girl by tweaking our Harry Potter version.