Autumn puzzle
This online puzzle will test kids' abilities - not only their minds, but their mouse skills! Use online time for some autumn problem-solving fun!
Woodland diorama Christmas card
Homemade Christmas ideas can be as simple as this woodland diorama Christmas card idea a fun craft activity for kids with how-to video
Wearable ringlets
This one is for the girls. Make your own fashionable hair accessories with ribbons of your own colour and design choice. Wear as many or as few as you like at once or just make them and keep them for wearing with different coloured outfits. Mix and match for fashion fun.
Ladybird
Nursery rhymes are a fun way to teach your children about music, rhyme and language
Herbal baby bath
Bathing your child can be one of the most relaxing experiences and is also a chance for some special bonding time for you both. Add more relaxation to the bath by dropping in some essential oils and some tunes.
Easy chicken soup
This hearty, delicious soup comes together in hardly any time and is the perfect lunch. It is also known as Harira. It is a popular street food in Morocco and is traditionally eaten to break Ramadan.
Why can’t we get pregnant?
We may avoid getting pregnant for years so why can it be so hard to get pregnant when we want to have a baby? Find out when to get fertility help. Find more on Kidspot New Zealand.
Make a cuddly toy flying fox
It doesn't take much to amuse kids once you plant the seed of an idea. This cuddly toy flying fox can lead to other ideas like a cuddly toy bungee jump or a swing. Watch the video below to find out how to do it.
Pin the tail on the Easter bunny
Easter is filled with fluffy bunnies and chocolate eggs. We've got some fabulous Easter activities to keep your kids entertained and get them into the Easter mood. It's all totally eggs-cellent fun!
Make a Chinese drum
Chinese drums are fun to play and even more fun to make! Try making this easy craft activity with your kids in time to celebrate Chinese New Year this year.
Boscaiola sauce for pasta
If you're looking for a new pasta sauce recipe then try this combination of bacon, mushrooms and cream. Tasty and simple - what's not to love?
3 ingredient chocolate crackles
These cute chocolate crackles have just three ingredients and none of them are the dreaded Copha! These aren't health food but they are EASY!
Chicken ragu
If spaghetti bolognese makes a weekly appearance on your dinner table, then try this chicken ragu recipe for a bit of a change. Chicken mince makes a beautiful, somewhat lighter pasta sauce and this dish seems to have a little more spring in its step than the traditional pork and veal bolognese.
Kids games: Mazes – level 3
Brain-teasers are the perfect thing to keep kids going on any given day. Keep them puzzled with these printable mazes for kids. These mazes are best suited to children for seven and older.
Sesame Prawn Skewers
These sesame prawn skewers are flavoured with sesame oil and garlic and threaded onto skewers. Just add a simple salad and a glass of wine for a delicious meal.
Fairy colouring pages
Fairies hold their place in the hearts of children all over the world. These gorgeous fairy printable colouring pages will delight kids everywhere as their own works of art on the fridge, in their rooms or even their own fairy books.
Block party
Lego blocks actually do more than lie around and pierce parents’ around the world’s feet. They make for a brilliant educational toy promoting a variety of skills and learning through play.
Salmon with miso noodle salad
Cold noodle salads are delightfully refreshing on a warm day and this salmon with miso noodle salad is the perfect combination for a healthy meal.
Hedgehog meatballs
This is a lovely hot dish the whole family will love it can be prepared in advance and then left all day to cook in the slow cooker perfect for when you get home.
Creamy bolognaise pastabake
This pastabake recipe is designed so you can make a large batch of the bolognaise sauce and use it as a bedrock for a few different dishes
Wild west wind
This is a great party game for children. They will need to use their concentration skills to get the balloon to the very end of the race.
Baby Shower Games
Throwing a baby shower is fun to do during your pregnancy, and choosing games your guests will enjoy is part of the fun! Get a few ideas for games for your baby shower.
Snacktime pasties
Who does not love a crunchy warm pastie these ones are perfect for a snack, these have kumara which gives them a delicious sweet taste. Enjoy!!
Double chocolate biscuits
Calling all chocoholics! These double chocolate chip biscuits are jam-packed with melted chocolate and yummy chocolate pieces - you won’t be able to stop at just one!
5 tasty ways with carrots
Whether you dish them up, raw, steamed, baked or juiced, carrots are incredibly versatile so try some new ways with carrots to get the most of this kid-friendly vegetable:
Venison chilli
A change from the usual beef chilli con carne, add in extra veges if you have room.
Coconut rice recipe
Coconut rice gives the idea of rice pudding a whole new meaning! The perfect finish to an Asian-inspired meal, this easy dessert combines the creaminess of cooked rice and coconut milk with the freshness of banana slices. Delicious!
Lazy lamingtons
Making lamingtons can be so much easier if you buy the sponge cake already made. This lamington recipe is perfect for when you need to whip something up quickly for the cake stall that you forgot about!
Fresh tuna teriyaki with udon noodles
This tuna teriyaki recipe is super-quick, super-easy and super-tasty. This is the perfect meal when you need a healthy, diet-friendly meal after work in minutes. The tuna is packed full of flavour from teriyaki and chilli, and is served with noodles and crisp fresh asian greens. Yum!