A Valentine poem
Here is a great idea if your little one wants to give their teacher something for Valentines day. A lovely poem about how special teachers are and they can decorate the card as well.
Pumpkin, spinach and feta rolls recipe
Sausage rolls are always a hit with the kids. This vegetarian version is sure to please even the fussiest eaters, and makes for an easy lunch or weeknight meal. They're also great for parties and picnics.
Kick the can
A twist on the old hide and seek favourite, kick the can adds a whole new element that kids can enjoy amongst friends at a party or gathering.
Pork belly and mango salad
Pork belly is a wonderfully indulgent ingredient well-suited to roast dinners and winter feasts. Lighten it up by serving it in this delicious Vietnamese-inspired salad, perfect all year round.
Cubby ideas for kids
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Make an egg that bounces
Children love to learn and experiment with new things. Try this bouncing egg science experiment that is fun to do and will teach kids about osmosis. Watch our video tutorial to show you how.
Pork And Mango Noodle Salad
This Asian inspired pork and mango noodle salad, makes a perfect light dinner or delish healthy lunch. It's a great meal for summer and can be on the table in just 20 minutes.
Chicken tofu and noodle stir fry
If you want to add some tofu to your meals, this recipe for chicken stir fry is a great way to go about it. Simple and healthy this recipe can also be converted to vegetarian if you omit the chicken.
Melted ice cream cake
What do you do with ice cream when the kids have left it out on the bench? You make Melted ice cream cake, of course! Top this with a delicious icing and pop it into lunch boxes for a sweet treat.
Caramelised onion and sweet potato frittata
The sweetness of the onions and potatoes are a lovely foil for the sharp parmesan cheese in this frittata. If you're organised enough to cook your vegetables ahead of time, dinner can be ready in less than 15 minutes.
Fruity Salsa Tortillas
These dessert tortillas are made from sugared and spiced tortilla cones stuffed with fruit and served with ice cream. An unusual fruity idea that will be a hit with the kids.
No bake honeycomb slice
This no-bake honeycomb slice has a bottom layer of malty biscuits and a creamy top of honeycomb studded deliciousness. This recipe makes two trays. One for you and one to share
Spaghetti with pesto
Get dinner on the table in no time at all with this recipe for spaghetti with pesto. Making your own pesto is really quick and easy but if you prefer, buy a good quality pesto to stir through the spaghetti.
Chicken in oyster sauce stirfry
This scrumptious stirfry is delicious it has bags of flavour and looks like it has come straight out of a restaurant.
Quinoa popcorn chicken
If you like popcorn chicken but like to keep it healthy, try this recipe using quinoa instead of breadcrumbs and oven baking instead of deep frying. Perfect.
Make a wrapped candle holder
This is craft for gifting - it's speedy quick and yet super effective and cute. Make it in any colour you want and you'll see just how easy and effective it is.
Make a pop-up paper apartment block
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 apartment block comes with two FREE printables that make it an easy activity for kids: just add crayons, scissors and glue!
Musical sets
Children will enjoy playing this game as they skip about the room, trying to form the number called out before they get left out. Who will win?
Mini cherry coconut muffins
These easy to make muffins are the perfect lunch box fillers. If you want to make them a little more sophisticated, you can drizzle melted dark chocolate over the top of each muffin, but I think they're pretty good just as they are!
Herbed chicken nuggets
For a family meal everyone will enjoy the crumb coating for these tender chicken nuggets just add a teaspoon of mixed dried herbs.
Spiced pumpkin and coconut soup
This spiced pumpkin and coconut soup has mild Indian spices and a hint of delicious coconut which makes it extra warming - perfect for lunch on a cold winters day.
Make a play dough wacky sack
Big and little kids will love this play dough and balloon wacky sack. It's a fun idea for the car, holidays and any time you travel with kids. Put it in a toddler busy bag and take it with you.
Date and walnut loaf
This easy bake is wonderful served warm and spread with butter but equally delicious sliced up for morning tea the next day. Just wrap in baking paper, pop in an airtight container and see how the flavour develops. Yum!
Coconut jam slice
Having a slice baked and ready to eat at a moment's notice really does make you a Super Mum - and it is surprisingly easy to do. Especially when you cook this jammy slice that has a delicious crumbly coconut-y topping.
Home alone – What does the law say?
What does the law say about leaving kids home alone or without supervision in New Zealand?
Spinach cobb dip
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Pesto and parmesan muffins
Muffins are delicious whether they are sweet or savoury - and this savoury muffin with parmesan cheese and pesto is no exception. Perfect as a mid-morning snack, these muffins hit the spot!
Hummingbird cake
This beautiful cake is made with crushed pineapple and mashed bananas to give it a wonderfully moist texture. Top with a yummy cream cheese icing and serve as a special weekend treat.
Tomato and ginger soup
This tomato and ginger soup is seriously fast food; theres about a minute of chopping and then a couple of minutes of cooking before its all done. Its also perfect for those with a cold.