Christmas Menu Planning
Christmas meal planning evokes plenty of stories of stress and chaos! But by staying organised, a Christmas menu can actually be enjoyed by everyone - including the cook.
Make your own decorations
For those of us who prefer to make our own decorations there are some beautiful and effective craft ideas perfect for home made fun.
How to buy a real Christmas tree
Real Christmas trees require more planning and care than an artificial tree so find out best tips here
Find the best Christmas tree
The days of a misshapen pine tree or even worse a branch are long gone - Christmas trees now come in all shapes, sizes and styles
Decorating the Christmas table
Lovely memories can be created around the Christmas table - find ideas for casual, formal and even kids Christmas tables.
Easy Christmas entertaining
Organizing a party that's inviting to the whole family at Christmas presents a unique challenge. The Kidspot Christmas Party Plan is the easy way to plan a fun Christmas party.
Is it too early for Christmas overload?
Blog: You would hope that Halloween would be over before you started to trip over candy canes and ornaments. However it seems that Christmas items are appearing earlier and earlier.
Homemade bath bombs
Make your own bath bombs as gifts for friends with this too-easy recipe.
DIY magnets for kids
A few fun magnets are a quick, easy and inexpensive gift idea
Christmas tins
Simple to make and so effective these Christmas tins can be used for so many things you'll be inventing them before you know it
Christmas paper bauble garland
An updated version of the paper chain, this 3D bauble-like garland can be made from wrapping paper leftovers, newspaper, music paper, recycled Christmas cards; anything!
Christmas paper decorations
Why not create a temporary art installation on your walls this Christmas?
Christmas lanterns
Centerpieces don't have to take up the entire table or even be on the table!
Christmas button wreath
Another fun activity for the family - homemade Christmas wreaths, and they don't have to scream Christmas! Get creative and make something to suit your theme or colourway.
Button and flower magnets
We jumbled the cultures a little to bring you a new idea for Christmas celebrations: advent pinatas.
Advent pinata
We jumbled the cultures a little to bring you a new idea for Christmas celebrations: advent pinatas.
Homemade food gifts
If Christmas isn't about food, then what is? Making food for others is one of the joys of Christmas, and food gifts please almost everybody, are inexpensive and fun to make. From your boss to your children's teacher, who couldn't love a batch of homemade biscuits?
Christmas Carols: The Twelve Days of Christmas
This is a fun memory carol for the kids to learn - and try to do faster and faster!
Favourite Christmas songs for kids
Celebrate Christmas with some fun tunes! Pop on our playlist of favourite Christmas songs while wrapping presents, writing cards, or just hanging out with the whānau on Christmas Day.
Traditional Christmas carols
Christmas is all about fun, togetherness, and of course, singing. These traditional carols are ready for a family sing-along.
Christmas table place cards
If you are having a sit down Christmas Dinner, these placecards are a great way to ensure a seating arrangement conducive to a harmonious event
Christmas table decorations
Use these simple but effective decorations to decorate the table or hang on a branch for a stunning centrepiece
DIY bon bons
A simple Christmas surprise - you can fill the bon bons with whatever you like: little chocolates, tiny gifts or Christmas ornaments
Christmas tissue pom poms
These pom poms are simple to make and can be used for any occasion (make them extra large and hang over a table for pretty party décor.
Christmas paper crafts
Christmas paper crafts make gorgeous but inexpensive decorations, cards and Christmas gift tags. You can even make your own
Christmas tree card
This 3-D card is fun to make and receive
Christmas handmade cards
A DIY card screams thoughtfulness! Why not share a little handmade goodness at Christmas time with these three ideas.
Kidspot Families Share Christmas Ideas
Whether its baking cookies, decorating the tree or making holiday crafts, remember that the traditions you create for your family should be truly special so that your children will want to share them with their own families one day.
Create Your Own Special Christmas Traditions
Whether its baking cookies, decorating the tree or making holiday crafts, remember that the traditions you create for your family should be truly special so that your children will want to share them with their own families one day.
Santa’s magic key
If you don't have a chimney, how will Santa find you this Christmas? Santa's magic key will solve the problem.