Congratulations on your pregnancy! During this time taking care of yourself is also taking care of your baby. Given that almost every part of your body is affected, how can you take care of yourself? We take a look at some easy self-care options.
Edmonds Cookery Books have been in almost all New Zealand homes for over 100 years. With my youngest being in Year 13 and planning to leave home next year, it was the ideal time to give the new "Edmonds More Food For Flatters" cookery book a test run.
Repurpose old, blown lightbulbs and create some cute decorative glow-in-the-dark critters. We asked Kidspot reader Katie and her gorgeous girls Ruby and Ella to create the project so we can follow along at home. They've provided step-by-step instructions plus a video below, on how to make your own glow-in-the-dark critters.
Winner of the prestigious Swedish August Prize 2020, The Secrets of Cricket Karlsson by Kristina Sigunsdotter is a bright, contemporary and fearless novel about an ordinary extraordinary eleven-year-old trying to win back her best friend and get her mother to stop sighing.
Create your city buildings using wood offcuts and Resene Blackboard Paint and let the kids design windows and doors to their mini houses and skyscrapers with chalk to create their own mini city!
Take the geo look to the next level with this paint effect using Resene testpots. Choose colours to match your decor or make a statement - it's your choice!
The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton was bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson's own favourite book as a very young child. She is delighted to revisit this glorious magical world, weaving a brand-new story perfect for the next generation of young readers.
Poet Ben Brown and illustrator Helen Taylor have created a beautiful bilingual counting board book for toddlers featuring the birds of Aotearoa. With durable card leaves at a suitable size for little hands, and gorgeous page designs that assist developing minds with nature, number and word recognition, this New Zealand-themed board book is a perfect bedtime story and a very special gift.
Keep it sweet and simple when it comes to keeping your toddler’s bedroom tidy. This toy box created out of a wooden crate is a clever idea for storing toys and books – and it looks great too.
Use your favourite Resene timber stain and paint colours to easily refresh a dated bedside drawer unit. Follow our step by step instructions to get your drawers to look good as new.
Mini-boss meets mini-ons. Discover the origin story of how the world’s greatest supervillain first met his ICONIC Minions, and forged cinema’s most despicable crew in MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU.
These feta and mushroom pizzas are so delicious the kids won’t even notice they’re loaded with veggies! They’re so easy too, and perfect for getting the kids to help top them!
These easy cheesy beef enchiladas are such a yummy dinner the whole family will love. Get the kids involved in helping to roll up each enchilada!
It seems almost everyone has a cough or cold this winter and while there is no magic 'cure', it is possible to resolve those horrid symptoms quicker with a few of our tips. We take a look at the main symptoms of winter coughs and colds and give you tips on how you can alleviate the symptoms and get back to your usual routine quickly.
Witi Ihimaera is one of New Zealand’s most prolific and accomplished writers and he now brings us "The Astromancer - The Rising of Matariki - a lively story revealing the tradition of Matariki. Find out more about this special story along with what Ella (8 years) thought.
Forbidden from using his AWESOME godly powers, Loki must show 'moral improvement'. Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good is a hilarious diary-style story written and illustrated by Louie Stowell. Check out the book review from our Young Reader, Connor.
Disney and Pixar’s “Lightyear” will be in cinemas from 16 June 2022. The definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear (voice of Chris Evans), the hero who inspired the toy, follows the legendary Space Ranger on an intergalactic adventure. Download and print these fun Lightyear activity sheets.
This pulled pork recipe is super tasty and we’re sure these Pulled Pork Tacos made with New Zealand Pork will soon become a weekday favourite in your house. 5 mins to prep the night before and 5 mins to throw in the slow cooker the next morning! What could be easier?
We all lead such busy lives so weeknight meals often need to be easy as well as affordable. These Hawaiian-Style Pork Burgers made using New Zealand pork are a healthier alternative to fast-food. They’re family-friendly, cost less than $20, and take less than 30 mins to make!
Meet Goose, a passionate artist who wants to create a PERFECT portrait and win the village art competition. But after a whole week of painting Puffin and friends, Goose is all aflutter. Is an artist’s work EVER good enough?
Winter is often a time when the more colourful blooms of the garden go into hiding until spring. These outdoor garden ideas are just the thing to help you embrace your winter garden and sprinkle some joy over those dreary days.
Upcycle an old wooden kitchen tray into a useful and colourful chalkboard for the kitchen. Use it for menu planning, grocery lists, a welcome sign, chore lists, to-do lists ... so many uses.
Sometimes Term 2 feels as if it's a struggle from one bug to the next. To help avoid spending the winter holidays continuing that battle, now is the perfect time to support your family's immunity so you can enjoy some downtime together.
Enjoy some snap, crackle and crunch with this super tasty slice. With no added sugar, and no cooking required, this is the perfect lunch box treat or afternoon snack. The kids will enjoy making this simple recipe too. A recipe from bestselling cookbook author, Donna Hay.
Put away the deep fryer - this simple chicken schnitzel uses the grill function to achieve a super crunchy exterior, and a tender juicy interior! Pair with oven fries or bread rolls plus some salad ingredients for a super tasty, super fast, family friendly dinner. A recipe from bestselling cookbook author, Donna Hay.
Basics to Brilliance Kids (HarperCollins, May 2022, RRP $49.99) is the new edition of the beloved cookbook from bestselling author Donna Hay. This is a cookbook for kids and the modern family who love to eat, cook, celebrate and have fun together.
Tacos are hugely popular for good reason - super tasty, packed with goodies, and easy to make. Whip up the tacos and then add store bought salsas plus some chopped coriander (if that's your thing) and voila! Better than take out! A recipe from bestselling cookbook author, Donna Hay.
If your kids love unicorns - and plants - this is the perfect craft for them. Use any pot or container you like, and any colours and decorations you have on hand to create your own unique unicorn pots.
We asked Claudia and her 8-year-old son Jaxon to give us an update on how they were going with SquareOne – a free app that helps kids connect the dots between earnings, spending, and saving money. Claudia and Jaxon started using SquareOne a month or so ago so join us as we catch up on how things have been going.
A comfortable night's sleep is essential but for many people it can be elusive. We asked Tarryn to trial a mattress from Emma Sleep - developed and perfected by sleep experts in Europe since 2013.
