How To Make A Flower Wall
Flower walls are perfect for baby showers, birthdays and hen's parties, and make a beautiful backdrop for special occasion photographs. Find out how to make this beautiful flower wall in an afternoon!
Desk Job – Make Your Own Desk Tidy
Create your own groovy desk tidy recycling a few cardboard containers and a couple of Resene testpots.
Arnott’s teeVee Snacks – Kids Review
The Arnotts range of teeVee Snacks come in a great variety of shapes and flavours and are a really fun treat to have in the cupboard for something a bit different. We were lucky enough to try five flavours (Birthday Cake, Malt Sticks, Original, Honeycomb Chocolate, and Chocolate Brownie). Find out what we thought!
How To Introduce Your Child Into A New Sport
We all want to encourage our children to be physically active but starting a new sport for a child can be a bit intimidating. We take a look at all you need to know when introducing your child to a new sport.
Tips For Preparing Your Child For Their First Day Of School
You have chosen the school your child is going to attend, and a starting date, and the countdown is on. There are a number of things you can do to ensure a smooth transition for both of you.
School Organisation For Parents
It's coming up to the start of the school year and already things are being planned and scheduled. Find out the best ways to keep on top of all the things the kids have on this year.
Slinky Malinki’s Christmas Crackers | Christmas Book
This Christmas, the beloved Slinky Malinki's Christmas Crackers by Lynley Dodd has been released as a very special, cased board-book edition.
Grow A Healthy Smile With Proper Tooth Care
From around 6 years old, your child will begin losing their baby teeth and the teeth that they will hopefully have for the rest of their life will emerge. Find out some great tips on how to encourage your child to look after their teeth so they can continue to have a healthy smile.
Rabbit, Soldier, Angel, Thief By Katrina Nannestad | Kids Book Review
In Rabbit, Soldier, Angel, Thief, award-winning writer Katrina Nannestad transports us to Russia and the Great Patriotic War and into the life of Sasha, a soldier at only six years old. Find out what Kids Reviewer April thought of this moving story.
Spellbound Ponies: Dancing & Dreams by Stacy Gregg | Kids Book Review
Spellbound Ponies: Dancing & Dreams is the latest in Stacey Gregg’s series of enchanting stories, taking the reader on magical pony adventures. The ponies of Pemberley Stables have been bound by magic and each of them is trapped in time. Can two brave girls help get them back?
How I Became a Dog Called Midnight By Ben Miller | Kids Book Review
Suitable for readers in the 8 to 12 year age group, How I Became a Dog Called Midnight by Ben Miller is an exciting read about a boy and a dog swapping places. See what our reviewer Connor thought about this fun story.
Make A Sensory Table
Take an old children’s table and turn it into a fun and tactile sensory board!
Golf Ball Ladybirds
Save old golf balls and create some adorable ladybirds. Suitable for children and adults, paint traditional red and black ladybirds or make your own ladybird characters with a medley of fun colours.
DIY Snowman Decoration
Recycle bottle tops to make cute snowman decorations for the Christmas Tree.
Festive Paint Brushes
Decorate some paint brushes that can then double as Christmas tree decorations, and a special homemade gift.
The Uprising – The Mapmakers in Cruxcia by Eirlys Hunter | Kids Books
A follow-up to the internationally successful 'The Mapmakers’ Race' - the Santander children are drawn into a community’s rebellion against a despot and use their mapping skills to avert an environmental scam. Find out more and read the first chapter.
When Pigs Fly – A Batpig Book by Rob Harrell | Kids Books
Gary Yorkshire was your perfectly average, fuzzy pink pig who loved eating tasty sandwiches, playing video games and hanging out with his friends. Now, he's an unstoppable super-swine hero who boldly fights for justice - find out what happens next!
Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! by David Walliams | Kids Books
The sequel to the much-loved and bestselling 'Gangsta Granny' by David Walliams is available now. Find out what she has got up to now!
Upcycle Old Wooden Bowls
Turn scratched and worn wooden bowls into a home for trinkets and jewellery using jewel-coloured Resene paints.
Make A Driving Track
Make your own driving track for hours of driving fun. Add another dimension to your driving track with a few houses built from plastic building bricks.
Christmas Wreath Salad
This edible Christmas wreath is a beautiful, and healthy, centrepiece for your Christmas table.
The Ultimate Queenstown Holiday Accommodation For Kiwi Families
Thinking about a family holiday in Queenstown but want accommodation that truly welcomes children? Check out this great family-friendly accommodation perfectly located to explore New Zealand’s ultimate family holiday destination.
How To Make A Kids Wall Flag
Get arty with the kids by creating this fun wall flag. For more creative fun, make a series of different flag designs and display them as bunting.
Christmas Sandwich Stack
These festive sandwich stacks are versatile and fun for your Christmas table. They give a nice bit of height to the layout, as well as offering a fun, healthy food option.
Santa Leg Cupcakes
Looking for festive foodie fun? These Santa leg cupcakes are easy for the children to make and are super cute. Ideal for a shared meal or Christmas day cuteness.
Top 10 Christmas Movies The Family Will Love
If you are looking to get into the Christmas vibe, there's no better way than turning on the Christmas tree lights, popping some popcorn, and settling down with the family to enjoy a Christmas movie. We've picked our top ten Christmas movies that the family will love.
Rustic Christmas Tree Card Inspo
Create some rustically beautiful Christmas cards with this simple activity. Kids from 3 years old can (with varying degrees of help) make these using easy to find items.
Ribbon Christmas Tree Card Inspo
If you are wanting to make some stylish Christmas cards using up bits and pieces you have at home, we've got you!
Snowman and Tree Christmas Cards
If you have crafty kids, or you love doing some simple craft yourself, these two cute Christmas cards are ideal. Follow our step-by-step instructions for some festive fun.
Christmas Activities And Colouring Pages
Get into the Christmas spirit (and keep the kids occupied) with these fun and free colouring in pages.