Mango passionfruit cheesecake
Treat yourself to a slice of heaven. This mango passionfruit cheesecake is absolutely divine. Perfect for entertaining, surprise your friends and family with this deliciously summer themed cheesecake!
Birthday party idea: messy ooblek
Make this goo called ooblek for messy birthday parties. It's not only fun to mess around with, but can teach kids about the scientific properties of liquids and solids, too.
Birthday party idea: hanging donuts and biscuits game
In the hanging donuts and biscuits game, the children must wade through coloured streamers to find and eat as many doughnuts or biscuits as they can, but they cannot use their hands!
Birthday party idea: invisible ink invitations
The old invisible ink trick has been used for centuries by spies or those wanting their business kept secret. It’s a simple project that requires some lemon juice to write with. Perfect for a fun birthday invitation.
Birthday party idea: gingerbread cubby house
Just like the gingerbread house that Hansel and Gretel came across in the fairy tale, this party cubby house could be fun to play with – and even more fun to eat! Perfect for a storybook theme party.
Birthday Party Idea: Easy Fringe Piñata
A piñata is a birthday party essential. You can either DIY your own piñata with paper mache (which is time consuming) OR you can cheat and make this easy fringe piñata.
Make a Ballet Ribbon Wand
These ribbon wands will delight little dancers, especially those that are all tutu-ed up for a ballet themed birthday party.
Birthday party idea: Confetti balloon party invitation
This project is a unique way to deliver a birthday party invitation with a bang. The invite details and some confetti are popped into a balloon to be hand-delivered to prospective birthday party guests.
The complete birthday party timeline
This great birthday timeline will ensure that you have not forgotten anything and that everything is booked and ordered when it should be .Make your young ones birthday is one to remember.
Birthday party tips and tricks
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Peach melba yoghurt layers
This is like summer on a plate - if in season you can use fresh fruit or out of season tinned peaches and frozen raspberries can be used.
Slumber party – all you need to know
If your child is wanting a slumber party these links will tell you everything you need to know to ensure everything runs smoothly and is a great success.
Slumber party rules
If you're clear about the rules (no leaving the house, no prank calls, no unsupervised cooking) from the outset, you should be able to remain behind the scenes (there if needed, but not hovering).
Slumber party food
Junk food at slumber parties is a time-honored tradition, but don't go overboard. Healthy snacks ensure you don't end up with a party full of tummy aches.
Slumber party crafts
Crafts aren't a requirement, but you can certainly include craft-making if your child and his or her friends enjoy making things.
Slumber party activities
Although most preteens will keep themselves entertained, it's a good idea to plan a few activities.
Party tips from Kidspot mums
Make your child's birthday party a simple success with these clever ideas and tips from the Kidspot community.
10 steps to a perfect party
Throwing a great birthday party isn't as simple as inviting a bunch of kids and providing cake as for as little stress as possible - check out these planning tips:
Best time to host a slumber party
Thinking about holding a slumber party this year and not sure how long (or short!) the party should be? Here are our top tips for choosing the best time for your party:
Best age for a slumber party
Is your child begging you for a slumber party to celebrate their birthday find out if the birthday child is too young or old
Red Velvet smoothie
This velvety smoothie has all the nutritional benefits of beetroot, banana, and berries.
Carbohydrates for breakfast
Carbohydrates are a primary source of energy from food and are made up of fibre and sugar.
Best breakfast nutrition for growing kids
After going 10-12 hours overnight without food, children's energy reserves are low and their bodies and perhaps more importantly their brains, need fuel
The importance of breakfast
A nutritious breakfast can help kids’ bodies and brains cope with the busy mornings at school
How breakfast and lunch impacts learning
What does your child eat for breakfast before school? Food will fuel your children and has an effect on their learning.
Mexican Chimichurri Chicken Salad
This salad, with a hint of Mexican flavours, is a complete meal or a great addition to a shared BBQ
Kale Salad with Roasted vegetables and Herbs Roasted Chicken
Roast veges, herb roasted chicken, cheese and kale all mixed together with a hint of lemon...mmm
Southwest Turkey & Salsa Salad
It only takes 5 mintues to prepare this lovely salad. The store in the fridge and when its time to eat - shake, shake, shake!
Deconstructed California Roll
A healthy lunch option or a fun meal ttime treat - simply prepare, store in the fridge and then shake, shake, shake!
Southwest Taco Salad
This salad looks spectacular and is fresh, crispy and delicious! Bursting with colour and flavour this dish is bound to impress.