Cool party food recipes for boys
Boys love cool party food. If your little man is about to turn of age, check out these fun party food ideas for fellas.
Cranberry and choc biscuits
These are basically an Anzac biscuit with some extra Christmas flair! So easy to make and they keep for ages - perfect for the Christmas biscuit jar.
Floating M&Ms science experiment
This simple science experiment will fascinate your kids. All you need is some water and some M&Ms to create an amazing floating M&Ms phenomenon. Watch the video tutorial to see what happens.
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Blueberry and buttermilk muffins
Sometimes you just can't go past the simple pleasures in life - a perfect blueberry muffin, for instance. Enjoyed with a hot cuppa, life doesn't get much better!
Quick chocolate cupcakes
This super speedy cupcake recipe is perfect for when you're in a hurry. Pop them in the oven and you'll have a yummy treat that's ready to ice in just 20 minutes.
Thumb wrestling
How happy would the kids be if you said, Okay, you can wrestle in the back seat? But you can only use your thumbs, siblings love being competitive, even if it is just over who has the strongest thumb.
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Warm Lamb Salad with Pea and Feta Hummus
This warm lamb is served with a tangy pea and feta hummus on a bed of fresh salad vegetables. This is a perfect weekend lunch.
Spicy bean burritos
A tasty vegetarian meal, these spicy bean burritos prove you don't have to have meat to make your dinner delicious. Quick and easy to make, these burritos are also easy on the budget.
Fish in foil
Enjoy this easy asian-inspired dinner of skinless salmon fillets cooked in a foil bag with lemongrass, chilli sauce, ginger and plenty of asian greens
Magnetic chore chart idea
Getting kids to do chores is much easier when you devise a system. Chore charts and rewards charts are a great way to motivate kids to do housework. This magnetic chore chart idea is easy to make.
Dry sand play with rocks
Sand play does no;t have to be restricted to the usual toys, here;s how your child can have fun in the sand with rocks.
Easter Bunny bonnet: Print and make your own
Making an Easter bonnet should be a lot of fun - and a work of art that kids can be proud of. This simple template is printable and designed so kids can colour and decorate to suit their own personal preference.
Collective nouns: A parliament of owls
Kids will love clearning about collective nouns. Not only does it teach them about collective nouns in a fun way but they'll be fascinated by the story of how it came about. This one is a parliament of owls.
Make a paper plate shaker
Music is a great stimulus for children's learning. You can make your own musical instruments at home and create some wonderful sensory play. This paper plate shaker is a fun activity for kids.
April Fools’ Day prank: Snot in the sugar bowl
April starts with a laugh and a giggle thanks to April Fools' Day! What better way to begin a new month than with some fun practical jokes? This one is a clever prank that scores highly on the yuck factor. You'll never look at the sugar bowl the same way again!
Creamy penne with cherry tomatoes
This creamy pasta will delight the little ones as it's easy to handle! Lightly-cooked cherry tomatoes with a little garlic. It's bright, fast and tasty and can be on the table in less than 20 minutes.
Beaded snowflakes
These pretty beaded snowflakes are easy to make and great as a wintry day, indoor activity. They can make a few to hang up in their bedroom as a celebration of winter.
Chicken chasseur
This is a simple but tasty dish that can be on the tap in a matter of minutes but look like you have been in the kitchen for hours and the entire family will love it
Love notes
There are so many fun ways to tell those dear to you how much you care, so this Valentines Day why not say it in a sweet note? This cool kids art and craft project is easy and suitable for the little ones to get involved too!
Speedy speller
Become a speedy speller with this educational online game. Your kids will learn spellings skills as they play and race against the clock to spell the words correctly. So log on for fun online learning today.
How to write poetry: Tongue twisters
There is nothing more fun than trying to expel a tongue twister from your lips, however, "she sells sea shells by the sea shore" is getting a little long in the tooth. So make up your own tongue twister to challenge a friend.
Word find: 5 to 6 letter words – medium
This free print word find is for 7-8 year olds who have a reasonable grasp on spelling. Sure, learning words can sometimes be difficult but pop them in a fun word find and you'll have the kids' brains ticking away in no time at all!
Picture puzzles
Make your artworks interactive with picture puzzles. This innovative art and craft kids activity is fun for families to do together and can be used again and again. What a great gift idea!
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April Fools’ Day: dirty coin prank
This dirty coin trick is a favourite kids' prank from way back and an easy April Fools' Day idea. You might want to 'let' your kids pull the prank on you first to warm them up.
Moo burgers
Made moist with sour cream in the mix, these moo burgers are a great way to use up beef mince when you're not sure what to cook. Serve on lightly-toasted buns with cheese and salad for a burger from heaven.
Make an Eye Heart U Valentine’s card
Homemade cards don't have to be complicated, they just have to have one fun gimmick. This "Eye Heart U" card is just the trick for Valentine's Day, Father's Day or Mother's Day.
Pumpkin and lentil soup
This soup will warm you up and is very healthy. Lentils are full of fibre and the spices give the flavour a nice punch. Great for lunch at work