2 ingredient Nutella mousse
This delicious Nutella mousse has just two ingredients and you can whip this up, chill it and enjoy!
Pork medallions with hot fruit salad
Try these juicy pork medallions topped with hot fruit salad - they're fast, tasty and can be on the table in 20 minutes. Team them with your favourite steamed vegetables for a low-fat
BBQ hoisin and honey chicken
Heres an easy Asian-style chicken dish thats kid-friendly and a breeze to prepare. Even better, you can cook it on the barbecue for that delicious char-grilled flavour, and any leftovers will make great lunch box fillers the next day.
Halloween pumpkin garland
This simple paper craft will add a much needed touch of colour to your Halloween decorations. Get the kids round the craft table and make this simple pumpkin garland for your front door this Halloween.
Apple and worm cupcakes
These cute little apple and worm cupcakes are great for birthdays or picnics. The kids will love their rosy apple colour and the cheeky worm poking out!
The con of controlled crying
Is controlled crying effective, or just cruel? Can controlled crying cause your baby long-term damage? Kidspot New Zealand
Tomato glazed meatloaf
This meatloaf has a tasty top that makes the loaf look good AND taste good too. Eat it with mashed potato or slice it up for sandwiches.
Stable structures
Can you build a tower with a difference? Spaghetti and marshmallows are not normally two ingredients you would put together, but in this case they are a match made in heaven.
Your pregnancy at week 12
Week 12 in your baby's development continues to see fast physical development. Follow your baby's growth with week by week pregnancy information.
Make A Hoopla Game
Looking for great kids craft ideas and games? How about making this hoopla game to keep the kids busy.
Grilled Coconut Salmon
A delicious way to cook your salmon, baste it in coconut milk as it cooks for a lovely infusion of flavour. Serve with a fresh cucumber and tomato salad.
Water pistol paint fun
Combining two of the coolest kids' activities will win you parent of the year in your kids' eyes. Get the kids outdoors and when you fill the water pistols, watch their imaginations go wild!
Watermelon Popsicles
There is nothing more refreshing than big cold chunks of icy watermelon on a hot day so we have made it a little easier and given your watermelon a stick!
Cupcake wrapper flowers
It's amazing what you can make out of a cupcake wrapper. Flowers, for instance! Try these cute cupcake flowers for Mother's Day this year — they look just like chrysanthemums!
Farmyard birthday cake
If you are looking for a cake that will delight your toddler then this one is for you! This cute farmyard cake will delight busy parents too when they realise this is more a fun cake-decorating activity than actual baking.
Volley balloon
Volley balloon is a great game to play for all ages. It will keep everyone on their toes as they watch the balloons go up, up and hopefully over the net!
Handwriting: The letter b
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
Fairy costume: dress like a fairy princess
Little girls love to dress like a fairy princess. You can make your little girl a gorgeous homemade fairy princess costume by combining four of our no-sew dress ups: fairy wings, a no-sew tutu, a wand and a princess tiara.
Vegetarian pasties
These cheesy, veggie-packed pasties make a nice change from sandwiches in the kids' lunch boxes. No need to fiddle around with puff pastry either when there are great supermarket versions available. Easy as!
Day is done
This is a fun little rhyme to sing once the sun is starting to set and the chores are done.
Jokes for kids: Ghosts
Kids are sure to see through these ghostly jokes, which will bring loads of giggles to all ages. From ghoulish favourite foods to favourite movies, we have the answers here in these funny jokes for kids!
Fruity omelette
Try this fruity twist on a breakfast staple for a nutritious start to the day. Vanilla yoghurt, fruit and brown sugar give this unusual omelette recipe an irresistible flavour that's bound to become a brekkie favourite.
How to remove grass stains
Stain removal tips for grass stains. How to remove grass stains from clothing, carpet, fabric and furniture. Stain removal tips for grass stains.
Beetroot chips
If its a healthy snack youre after, these beetroot chips are just what you need.
Learning styles in children
Children have different ways of learning which the education experts have roughly grouped into three basic styles - auditory, visual and kinaesthetic.
Breaking pregnancy news
The right time to tell people the news of your pregnancy is a very personal thing. Breaking pregnancy news is definitely a case of what is right for you.
Ham and pesto crepes
Crepes are a great little finger food for kids and especially good for parties as they can be pretty much all made in advance. Fill with whatever sweet or savoury ingredients you fancy. Our favourites are these ham and pesto crepes!
Choc chip pancakes
Either as a treat for breakfast or a yummy dessert, these choc chip pancakes will be a hit with the whole family. Buy the more expensive choc chips that hold their shape when heated; cheaper ones melt and make it very difficult to flip the pancake.
Banana smoothie with Milo
Who doesn't love a iced chocolate and this one is good for them if you use low fat milk it will increase their uptake of calcium
Changing nappy time activity
Babies can become unsettled when having their nappy changed. Stimulation at nappy-changing time offers a great distraction and can make it a fun time for both you and your baby.