Pool game for baby: Happy and you know it
This activity is aimed at teaching children water cues and learning to move in water. Kicking and splashing is something all kids enjoy
50 finger-licking recipes that will sort out your fussy-eating toddler
Mealtimes can be a total nightmare if your toddler is a fussy eater. Add these 50 dishes to your cooking repertoire and watch them lick their plates clean.
Honey soy salmon
This is a great way to get your toddler to try something new. The gentle flavours of honey and soy make this salmon a meal the whole family, including your little one, will enjoy.
Banana cake with lemon icing
Use up leftover bananas to make this banana cake that's great for lunch boxes or as an after school treat. Then top with a delicious citrus icing. Yum!
Butter chicken with spicy rice and mushrooms
This grown-up version of butter chicken is great when you want something tasty and filling but quick! Use ready made butter chicken as the base and add to it with spiced rice and salad for a yummy meal that's ready in a flash.
Parmesan toasts
My kids love these toasts in their lunch box. They go particularly well with a little container of hummus. I love to add rocket and prosciutto to mine and it becomes a sudden lunch or great with a wine
Leftover roesti salmon stacks
Try these crispy potato cakes topped with smoked salmon for a hearty brunch dish on the weekend. easy to make and definitely worth waking up for!
Learning the ABC: The letter B
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into letters can be tricky. These free printables encourage learning with colour. Here's B.
Tuna mornay
Tasty and easy, tuna mornay is a comfort food dinner that can be scratched together from whatever ingredients you have lying around. Making tuna mornay for dinner is also a great way to boost the amount of fish in kids’ diets.
Father’s Day Poem: Look at me!
Father's Day is a special time to show Dad all the amazing things you have mastered with his help. Show him all you can do and just what he has shown you.
Making a scarecrow
Do you have a delicious looking veggie patch in your garden? Why not make a scarecrow to keep those pesky birds away so you can enjoy the fruits of your hard labour! With a little help from mum or dad kids will have loads of fun with this great craft activity.
One-pot beef and capsicum casserole
My husband came up with this recipe when we were living on peanuts in Edinbrough. It is quick, easy on the pocket and very tasty. If I play with it a little I change the parsley to a basil and tomato salsa to give it a twist and serve with mashed potatoes.
Crazy 8s
This card game is a great one to pull out on family night! With a little bit of guidance, the kids will be beating you in no time. Follow the simple steps below and you will be entertained for hours!
Hanging bat mobile for little kids
Bats make great decorations for any little kids room. You could be making this for a school project, Halloween decoration or just because you love bats. Simple and easy to follow instructions mean kids can follow along easily.
Every kitchen needs the right tools
When you're trying to prepare a nice family meal you don't want to be contending with blunt knives or measuring sets that are missing some pieces. We've got a handy list of the top tools you should invest in
Pulled beef cottage pie with cauliflower mash
Mmmmmm, the epitome of comfort food, this cottage pie with cauliflower mash will have you sighing deeply with pleasure.
Asian noodle omelette
Easy, low fat and really filling, this Asian noodle omelette makes you feel good just looking at it. You can make this dish in under 15 minutes!
Budget family meal plan
One of the best ways you can help the family budget is to meal plan using recipes that are economical, filling and nutritious.
Indoor paper basketball
Mum says don't play with the ball in the house, but with paper basketball, you can! Craft and decorate your own basket and make it as colourful as you like. Hours of fun to be had when you challenge your friends.
Profiteroles recipe
Choux pastry is a lot easier to make than you may think - so give it a go! These chocolate delights wont last long they are so delicious
Spider lantern
Grab a paper lantern from the discount store and turn it into a creepy spider lantern for Halloween with just a few simple crafty additions.
Goosey goosey gander
Nursery rhymes are a fun way to teach your children about music, rhyme and language.
Homestyle chips
These big chunky chips are soft and fluffy on the inside and crisp and crunchy on the outside. Make them to go with beer batter fish or a nice big juicy steak!
3 ingredient beetroot dip
This luscious pink beetroot dip is tastier, more wholesome and far more economical than anything you could buy from the supermarket, and with only three ingredients, it's a cinch to whip up at home.
Chocolate ripple and raspberry cake
This amazing dessert does not take long to make and you could already have all the ingredients in the cupboard. Everyone will be amazed at how well you can cook
Kids’ cooking as craft recipes
There's nothing worse than bored and hungry kids. So why deal not with both empty bellies AND bored minds by turning cooking into craft?
Battleship paper game
Kids of all ages love to spend time with pencils, textas and paper. There is so much fun in drawing and playing games. Your kids will enjoy this battleship paper game!
Magic moving pencil
The best magic tricks are the simplest. Take some time to help them practise this magic pencil trick and then perform it for the whole family.
Little pear and raspberry cupcakes
These beautiful little fruity cupcakes are great with a cup of tea or as a quick dessert everyone will love them
A water game
Your baby will enjoy listening and watching the water whilst he is in the bath or before his bath.