Lamingtons
Lamingtons a family favourite these are quick to whip us you can either use a store bought sponge if in a hurry or use our fail safe sponge recipe
Lemon calamari salad
This lemon calamari salad is soft, crunchy, zingy and is cooked in two minutes. Now thats a salad worth making.
Make a pop-up paper house – small
Creating a three dimensional shape from a flat piece of paper is a great way to teach your child about shapes and volume. This pop-up paper house comes with a FREE printable that makes it an easy activity for kids: just add crayons, scissors and glue!
Night terrors
Parenting advice about night terrors and your toddler. Find tips about how best to deal with night terrors in your child.
Healthy beef and mushroom pie
Want a guilt-free alternative to those heavy fat-laden pies? Here is a much lighter version of a traditional beef and mushroom pie that tastes good and is good for you.
Ping pong ruckus
This fun summer pool game will be a hit with everyone in the pool. Enjoy watching as the kids race against each other to fill their bucket first. Who will end up with the most ping pong balls? Only time will tell.
Welsh Rarebit
Welsh rarebit is basically a creamy, cheesy sauce on toast that you then grill
Shapes for kids: Quadrilaterals
Quadrilaterals. The word itself broken down is "quad" meaning four and "lateral" meaning side. The shape also has to be a 2D shape to qualify. To make things a little clearer, check out our printable charts for kids on all quadrilateral shapes.
Origami lily
With digital games making our kids more and more attuned to 'quick fix' entertainment, origami can be a rewarding way to help them improve their focus and attention to detail. This step by step video shows you how to make an origami lily.
Peppered beef and vegetables
An easy beef stir fry that's perfect for when you need to make dinner in a hurry. Use frozen stir fry vegetables and some fresh bok choy to make this quick to make and delicious to eat. Serve with rice.
Cheaty chicken pies
Making pies sounds like a lot of hard work - but when you take a few cheaty shortcuts, they are totally doable even as a mid-week meal. These individual chicken pies will be a hit with kids and adults alike. Yum.
French onion soup recipe
This classic French dish makes a warming bowl of rich onion soup laced with garlic and white wine. Topped with toasted baguette covered in melted cheese, it's a taste sensation.
18 foods you’re better off making than buying
With so many convenience foods on offer at our local supermarket, it’s all too easy to get into the habit of reaching for a jar, container or packet without a moment’s thought.
Gingerbread biscuits
Making gingerbread biscuits is a fun activity you can enjoy with your kids. After making and baking the biscuits, you can have fun decorating each with icing and sweets.
Threaded felt trees
Christmas craft ideas are easy with these Christmas art and craft projects including these Threaded felt trees.
Challenges can make teens stronger
Being a teenager brings challenges. Whether it's social or physical changes, teach your child how to cope with adversity and become more resilient.
Peppermint semifreddo bombe
This easy ice cream bombe is made with semifreddo, so no ice cream churning, no constant mixing, no nothing! Just whip this up, and stash it in the freezer for a show-stopping dessert whenever you need it.
Your pregnancy at week 35
Baby's digestive system is now mature enough to digest breast milk after birth. By week 35 baby's placenta covers a third of your uterus surface.
3-ingredient dukkah chicken
Turn ordinary chicken breasts into something special with this scrumptious dukkah crust. Theyre tender and juicy on the inside, crunchy and spicy on the outside, and all with only three ingredients and 15 minutes cooking time.
Pork kofta wraps
Wraps are a favourite with adults and kids alike. These easy mince koftas are lightly spiced, and delicious served with salad and a herby yoghurt. Put the whole lot in the middle of the table and let everyone serve themselves.
Colourful butterflies
Children love to draw butterflies because of their amazing colours, shapes and variety. Now the kids can take their art and craft activity to the next level and make 3-D butterflies to hang from their ceilings and on their walls. It's simple, fun and a pretty addition to any room.
Easy corn fritters
Corn fritters make a delicious breakfast for a special occasion. Easy to make, this recipe uses a tin of creamed corn and makes fritters that are crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside.
One cup raspberry and pear crumble cake
This is a crumble in reverse. Thats to say, theres a smaller layer of fruit on top with lots of crumble underneath. And for those of us who think that a crumbles golden, crunchy topping is the best bit - then I grant you pudding perfection!
Aboriginal handprints
Make your own Aboriginal-style handprints with this easy art project you can do with your kids. You can buy powder paint at most craft stores and is called tempera.
No-sew sock bunny
You've probably heard of a sock monkey but did you know you can also make a sock bunny? Not only that, you won't have to sew a stitch.
Chicken and cranberry waldorf salad
This is a wonderfully crunchy salad that tastes amazing. Everyone will come back for seconds if you serve up this waldorf salad at your next gathering!
Sing a song of sixpence
Nursery rhymes are a fun way to teach your children about music, rhyme and language. Teach your kids the lyrics to your favourite nursery rhymes and they'll remember them forever.
Banana maple cake
Run of the mill banana cake gets a special lift with the addition of maple syrup. This cake is a breeze to make and will be perfect for morning tea or to bring along for the school cake stall.
Science experiment: Fruity ice slush
Making a special treat for the kids while learning science is exciting. Make it more interesting by letting them get involved in the fun. It's even more fun for kids when their experiment is edible.
Bubble gum, bubble gum
Lets play bubble gum, bubble gum! This fun kids birthday party game will entertain children of all ages and tests their listening and counting skills. Plan a game today!