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
Chocolate chunk cookies
This recipe for chocolate chunk cookies makes about three dozen cookies. Perfect for when you need a lot of cookies in a hurry. Which is always!
Quick quesadillas
You wont believe how fast you can whip up this tasty Mexican-inspired dish. Full of gutsy flavours that wont scare the kids, these quesadillas are a must-try for a lovely lunch.
Pasta salad
This pasta salad uses penne pasta, olives, tuna and parsley to create a light Mediterranean version of this summer time salad classic that's perfect with barbecues and cold meats.
Easy peasy chocolate mousse
With only three ingredients, this chocolate mousse really is easy peasy. Just melt, whisk and combine for a truly decadent dessert.
Honey sesame carrots
These honey sesame carrots will dress up even the most boring meal with their sunny colour, vitamins and sweet flavour. A great dish to tempt non-veggie eaters to try carrots.
Chicken fajitas
This kid favourite has gentle Mexican flavours, tender chicken, veggies and cheese to make a hearty midweek meal that is easy and delicious.
Chicken fried rice
This chicken fried rice is a great quick kids' dinner when you want to use up leftover veggies in the fridge and have some BBQ chicken to hand too! Some quick chopping action and frying pan is all that's needed to get this tasty meal on the table in minutes!
Maths worksheets: Addition sums
This maths worksheet challenges kids with 20 addition questions. Why not time your child to see how quickly they can add up all the numbers? But, don't forget, they may need you nearby if they need help with a question!
Dry sand play
Sometimes the best activities are the simplest. Your child will enjoy playing in the backyard sandpit or at the beach with these ideas for dry sand play.
The big 3 of pregnancy supplements
The latest report on early life nutrition lists folic acid, iodine and omega-3 as the three most important pregnancy supplements.
Volcano birthday cake
Celebrate your child's next birthday with this popular birthday cake recipe with wow factor! Easy to make, the volcano is made from chocolate cake and the lava from jubes or pieces of honeycomb.
Chorizo, kale and feta frittata
This hearty frittata makes the most of the flavoursome sausage, chorizo, combined with all the goodness and taste of kale and feta cheese. Enjoy for brunch, lunch or dinner.
Tongue twisters: Coffee
To get the full effect of tongue twisters you should repeat them several times, as quickly as possible, without stumbling or mispronouncing. Good luck!
Make a flowerpot card
Homemade cards are not only a fun craft activity for kids, they're also a meaningful way to tell someone you love them. Why not make this flowerpot card idea for Mother's Day or Father's Day this year?
Plant a salad garden
Bring the joy of gardening to the table with some great salad ingredients this season. We all know kids love eating when they take part in cooking, but even more so with the growing. Choose your favourite salad ingredients and have them ready to eat in no time.
Make a string telephone
Making a string telephone is a fun way to talk with a friend or your sister or brother after the lights have gone out. It may be simple technology but before the days of mobile phones and computers, people had to be more inventive. Get calling your friends today!
Celebrity Heads Game
Try this fun game where children can use their imagination and think about their favourite celebrity.
DIY Easter bunny ears
Making your own bunny rabbit ears is an easy craft project for kids. Use our FREE bunny ears template and then decorate them however you want. You'll end up with an easy homemade dress up or Easter hat parade idea.
Tic Tac Toe: Fruit loop fun
Tic tac toe can be played many ways but how many times have you seen it played with food? Play this way and you're sure to get a great following. You might even be able to create a tournament!
Pretend cooking
Pretend cooking is one of the most popular ways kids can engage in natural imaginative play - after all, they love helping mum in the kitchen so its even more fun when they can magic up their own kitchen fun when they get busy with pretend cooking.
Pool noodle word spinner
Sometimes kids are more interested in learning when it involves hands-on play. This easy word-spinner activity is a fun way to build your child's spelling and reading skills.
Old-fashioned Games: Retro Fun For Kids
We’ve turned back the clocks at Kidspot, and found five of the most popular retro games from the past to haul into the present:
Fettucine carbonara with extra parmesan cheese
Ribbons of pasta enveloped in a creamy sauce with prosciutto and mushrooms - yummo! Now add some extra parmesan for a boost of cheesy heaven ...
Labour and birth aids
Labour and birth aids help you give birth with comfort. Find how what happens during labour and birth and the aids and support you can pack for yourself. Find reassurance and be prepared for your labour and birth with an understanding of what to expect when you go through labour and give birth. Kidspot New Zealand
Make a twirly, dot painting rainbow snake
This easy twirly snake craft can be given a cultural twist with some Aboriginal-style dot painting. It's a simple art activity idea for kids that want an indoor craft to enjoy.
What’s in the bag?
Need some ideas to entertain the kids? What's in the bag? is a great game to play on a rainy day or even at the kids birthday parties! You can make it suitable for whatever age group you are entertaining, which is one of the reasons this game is a perfect game for any time of year!
Hand Painted Easter Cookies
These hand painted Easter cookies will make a delightful activity for the family at Easter. Bake the cookies and then let your family play.
Kill a kilo soup
This kill a kilo soup is said to help you lose weight because you spend more energy digesting it than it contains. I can't vouch for that but it is very filling, tasty and will keep you feeling full for a long time.