Personalised gift wrap
Make personalised gift wrap this Christmas and wrap your Christmas gifts in homemade wrapping paper. Christmas paper craft is fun to make with kids. Kidspot New Zealand
Homemade LCM bars
Three ingredients are all it takes to make this marshmallow bubble slice. Melt butter, add marshmallows and rice puffs and you've got yourself a homemade LCM bar for the kids' lunch boxes. Result!
Witches stew game
Pucker up for this fun and entertaining Halloween game. Play with everyone in the family as each player grabs a straw and takes a deep breath to try and win this fast-paced and hilarious party game.
Spanish lentils with chorizo
These Spanish and chorizo lentils are a super satisfying meal for those that love robust flavour. Go Spanish tonight with this quick, easy and low-fat bowl of stew-y goodness. Ola!
15 Cool Dinner Ideas For When It’s Too Hot To Cook
In the height of summer, when just the thought of entering the kitchen makes us start breaking out in a sweat, the last thing anyone wants to be doing is slaving away for hours over a hot stove. Try these delicious meals that have minimum cooking time but still provide maximum taste.
How To Make A Dreamcatcher
Get your kids to make their own dreamcatcher to hang in the home. This dreamcatcher tutorial is easy to follow, and your little dreamers can help too!
Ham and pineapple pizza muffins
Consider making a double batch of these and popping some into lunchboxes cold. You can hide some veges in there as well.
Animal sounds
Kids of all ages will love to play the online game and kids activity animal sounds found on Julia's Rainbow Corner website. Log on and let your kids explore the amazing world of animals, the sounds they make and the world they live in.
Two cheese crackers with chia seeds
These versatile two cheese crackers with chia seeds are great for everyday snacking. Pop a handful in the kids' lunch boxes, serve them for afternoon tea or toss them through a salad! They are super-healthy and super-yummy too!
Solitaire
This card game requires concentration and skill to be able to match up the cards. It can provide hours of fun and build up childrens game skills
Free form apple pie
No need to fiddle about with homemade pastry lids for this apple pie! Use a shortcut with ready made frozen pastry, pile on the apples and then fold the edges over to make a deliciously untidy pie. Serve hot with ice cream.
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Gluten-free peanut butter cookies
So easy to make, these gluten-free peanut butter cookies boast macadamias and choc chips for a three-way taste sensation in every bite. Enjoy!
Pineapple, Paw Paw and Banana smoothie
Sunshine in a glass!
Kids pizza perfection
Pizza is great to make with the family. Not only will your kids be happy to finish their meal kitchen, they will have the opportunity to show you just how creative and artistic they are! It's easy and fun and you can even help them choose healthy ingredients to make their pizzas.
Rich chocolate sauce
Try this recipe to make this delicious chocolate sauce. It will go perfectly with many of your favourite desserts. It's very versatile and super easy to make.
Basic vanilla cupcakes
This cupcake recipe is a great basic one because it makes 12 large muffin-size cupcakes or 24 small ones. The kids can have fun decorating them.
Rolled beef with cheese and herbs
This rolled beef with cheese and herbs is wonderfully tasty - the meat is tender and cheesy and the sauce is rich with flavour. Definitely needs to be added to the dinner menu roster.
Chicken, corn and hot-pot
This spiced chicken dish is a one-pot meal saving you on washing up but giving plenty of flavour. So easy to make and perfect served on a bed of couscous.
Pear and apricot puree
Fruit purees make excellent first foods for baby - and your little one is going to love this sweet combination of pear and apricot. You can use fresh ripe apricots when they're in season or try them canned in their own juice.
No-bake Nutella cheesecake
This no-bake Nutella cheesecake is perfect for the beginner cook and will have your guests coming back for more.
Fairy wands
These are a cute, easy little Halloween treat for nice fairies and white witches. They also make a great activity and take home gift for birthday parties. Just prepare the biscuits ahead of time and let the decorating begin!
Easy costume: Olivia the pig dress up
Why not dress your little girl as Olivia, the red and white striped piglet, from Ian Falconer's Olivia books? This cheap costume idea requires a little bit of glue and toilet roll craft, plus some stripy things from your little girl's wardrobe.
How to pick perfect fruit and vegetables
Picking the freshest, most flavoursome fruit and vegetables is also the secret ingredient of many a top chef. Here's how to pick perfect fruit and veg.
Herbed lamb chops
Serve these delicious herbed lamb chops with colcannon and honey sesame carrots for an easy and filling dinner.
Don’t break my heart
Celebrate Valentine's Day online and have the kids playing this cute Valentine-themed game. Don't break my heart is a game of speed and concentration as they battle to keep the heart in the air for as long as possible.
Creamy smoked salmon tagliatelle
For a special occasion or just to treat yourself, this decadent creamy smoked salmon tagliatelle is the perfect choice, made even better by how quickly and easily it all comes together.
Coconut macaroons
Macaroons are a light, airy biscuit. These coconut macaroons are a favourite! They are so easy to make! Gluten-free, nut-free and relatively low fat.
Cheesy Vegemite pastry twists
A great snack or lunchbox filler that is easy for the kids to make you can also freeze them and pull them out when needed.