Why Educational Toys Make the Best Gifts for Tots
Giving a toy that is designed with education in mind will not only be valuable to the child receiving it but it also means that your hard-earned money is actually going towards something useful!
Heading South? Where to wine and dine this Christmas and New Year in Queenstown
Queenstown is renowned for its food and wine scene with restaurants serving up premium Central Otago and Southland produce so if you are heading south this summer make sure you check out the top spots to celebrate and enoy the holidays.
Top Christmas Gift Ideas That Give Kids Hours Of Summer Fun
Make the most of a Summer Christmas with gifts tailored to the season. With outdoor games, pool accessories, beach day must-haves and more, we have gift ideas for the whole family.
Santa’s hefty workshop bill
If you think your Christmas bill is getting a little high this year, spare a thought for Santa. Find out how much it would cost in real life to run his workshop each year.
5 romantic gift ideas for your partner
If you're falling short on ideas to please your partner, why not opt for something a little special this year? A romantic couple's gift set could be the perfect thing to set the sparks flying this Christmas!
Handmade fa-la-la-la-llama Christmas decorations
One of this year's Christmas trends is llamas! Use the provided template to create cute handmade fa-la-la-la-llama decorations!
Orange cranberry cake
If you're not a fan of fruit cake at Christmas, try this orange cranberry cake as a festive alternative.
Fun ways to decorate your Christmas tree with the kids
Christmas is all about the kids so what better way to make it fun than to involve them in the Christmas decorating
Glazed baked ham
A delicious apricot glazed ham that is perfect for Christmas dinner or when you have to feed the masses!
Printable letters to Santa
Help your little one write their letter to Santa with some of our free printable letter templates that will help them detail their wishlist of goodies.
What to do with Christmas leftovers
You've had the big day and now the fridge is full - find out how to make great recipes using those Christmas leftovers. Find more on Kidspot New Zealand.
Grinch Pancakes
Start a new Christmas tradition of themed pancakes or just whip up these Grinch Pancakes because you're all bah humbug!
Black Forest reindeer Christmas cake
It’s festive and fruity - it must be a Christmas cake, right? Plus if it looks like a reindeer, it's going to get a thumbs up from the kids too.
Christmas reindeer chocolates
These adorable Christmas reindeer chocolates are an easy festive recipe.
Something you want, Something you need … Christmas gift inspiration
It's a simple little rhyme that helps to get your gift giving into perspective! Whether you stick to the whole thing or just take some of it for inspiration, we've got some great ideas for the kids' Christmas presents.
12 Stocking Stuffers For Kids
Need some stocking stuffers for kids? Check out some of our family favourite stocking stuffers including ideas for crafty and curious kids.
Top gifts for tiny, imaginative or playful kids
Does your child have a big imagination? Find fun gifts for boys and girls who love bright colours, playing imaginative games and fantastic books.
Christmas chocolate spoons
These chocolate spoons are lots of fun to make and decorate and they make cute little presents to give at Christmas.
Chocolate rum balls
Festive rum balls are a Christmas must-have. Full of chocolate and covered in coconut they look lovely bagged up as Christmas gifts.
Christmas angel ice creams
These angel ice creams are dipped in jelly crystals and are lots of fun for kids to make.
Burgers with the lot
With lots of colours, these burgers make the perfect addition to any BBQ, summer feast or festive celebration. Kids love these burgers and we know you will too!
Cheerios Christmas trees
These cute little Cheerios christmas trees are great to make with the kids and they will love decorating them
Christmas paper letter garland
A nice take on those old-fashioned fringe Merry Christmas banners, this one can be customized to suit your style.
Confetti ribbon gift wrap
Create a stunning effect with this confetti ribbon gift wrap idea for beautiful gift giving.
Starburst pom pom garland
These simple pom poms are made from raffia and look cute strung together into a garland or tied onto the Christmas tree as ornaments.
Paddle pop stick wreath
Graphic and modern, this wreath is simple and inexpensive to make, and looks great hanging on a door or wall
Clay and felt acorns
Cute as Christmas tree ornaments or to fill a glass bowl for a dash of yuletide colour, these clay and felt acorns are fun to make.
Fabric Christmas tree card
This is a sweet and simple-to-make card featuring strips of green fabric in the shape of a Christmas tree.
DIY Christmas foam stamp
This is a great way to give the gift of some handmade ones cards with your own design this Christmas?
Calligraphy Christmas card
You don't have to be an expert in calligraphy to use a quill and ink pot - simply by playing with squiggles and swirls you can create simple but effective cards.