Savoury teddy scones with beef and mash
A fun mince recipe that makes teddy-shaped dumplings on a gravy-rich bed of beef and mashed potato. Kids love helping make the teddy scones while mum can get on cooking with the rest.
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Tex Mex scones
These Tex Mex scones are made with wholemeal flour, loads of vegetables and a little cheese. They're just what you need for the kids lunch boxes.
Tips For Supporting Your Partner When They’re Giving Birth
Supporting a labouring and birthing partner is not only a privilege, but it can also have an impact on the overall experience your partner and baby have. For some, this can be a little overwhelming so to take away some of the mystery, we have put together a guide of the key things you can do to help.
Checklist For First Time Dads: Preparing For Fatherhood
If you're planning on becoming a dad, or already have a baby on the way, we've got some tips and advice from those who have gone before you on. Your partner is likely inundated with do's and don'ts on everything from eating to sleeping, but there are a few things you can also do to get ready for becoming a dad.
Tips To Help You Support Your Partner During Pregnancy
Once the emotion of the positive pregnancy test has passed and you're in the long haul of pregnancy, there are several ways you can help your pregnant partner as they do the hard work of growing your special new whānau member. Discover some of the key challenges and events that typically occur on the pregnancy journey, and how you can support your partner.
Cots & Car Seats: What To Look For When Buying
There are so many different products available for babies, it's pretty easy to get overwhelmed. So the best place to start is with the essentials. Car seats and cots are two items that your baby is likely to spend a lot of time in so it's important that you get ones that are not only comfy, but also safe. Find out more about the legal safety standards that apply and other things that you might consider when making these important purchases.
Mini Itinerary: 5 Days In Queenstown and Wānaka
The resort towns of Queenstown and Wānaka are year round destinations, synonymous with stunning scenery, picturesque lakes, fun and adventure. Find out our top picks for a 5 day holiday that you will never forget.
Destination Guide: Dunedin
From the first people to live in the Dunedin area, Kahui Tipua, around 1250 AD to sealers, whalers, and Scottish settlers, through to the modern-day students, all have contributed in creating a rich and varied history that can be explored on a Dunedin family holiday.
Destination Guide: Wānaka and Cromwell
Wanaka and Cromwell are beautiful places to visit year round with an abundance of fun family activities. Find out the top things to do, see, and stay on a family holiday there.
Book Review | Edmonds My First Cookbook
From breakfast through to dessert and all the meals and snacks in between, "Edmonds My First Cookbook" includes more than 90 recipes to instil a life-long love of baking and cooking. We gave mum of two, Katie, the chance to review the book and try out a couple of the recipes with her kids.
Book Review | Edmonds More Food For Flatters
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.
Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
If you're experiencing regular abdominal pain, cramping, discomfort, bloating and wind, you could be suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). We take a look at IBS, its causes and range of symptoms, as well as how you can reduce its impact on your daily life.
How To Get Rid Of Coughs And Colds Faster
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.
Support Your Family’s Immunity Before The Winter Holidays
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.
5 Essentials For Your Winter Wellness Kit
As the days shorten, the temperatures drop, and we tuck ourselves away in more confined, warm spaces, the risk of catching an unwanted illness can increase. Get ready for this eventuality with a winter wellness kit, so if someone in your family gets sick you have the important items on hand.
Tips To Help Your Children Get The Sleep They Need
Once you're past the baby stage you're hopeful that your child's sleep patterns become more reliable. But it's not uncommon for sleep problems to develop at any stage during childhood. We take a look at some ways you can help your child get the rest they need.
Caring For Your Child With COVID-19
The thought, or reality, that your child has the Omicron variant of COVID-19 can be really worrying. We take a look at the latest advice and tips for looking after a child with COVID-19, when to seek help, and how to minimise spread to others.
Review: Earthwise Toilet Cleaner, Multi-Surface Cleaning Spray and Laundry Liquid
For those of us who have responsibility for at least some of the domestic cleaning chores, increasingly we are looking for products that not only help make cleaning easier, they are also easy on the environment and our pockets. I tried a range of Earthwise eco-friendly cleaning products to see how they perform.
Get Ready For Omicron At Your Place
It's looking likely that with the omicron variant of COVID-19 now out and about in the community, more of us will have to manage at home with at least one person self-isolating. We take a look at how you can get prepared to make this time as stress-free as possible.
All You Need To Know About Mask Wearing
With the Omicron variant of COVID-19 now out and about in the community and the requirement for a lot more mask-wearing, we take a look at the latest advice on masks.