Don’t get me wrong. Flowers and chocolates are always welcome at our place (just in case Hubby reads this). But when the last of the Easter eggs are removed from stores and replaced with the telltale slippers, bath robes and fizzy bath bombs, it can…
Tag: Create


Painting with Toy Vehicles! Fun and Easy Activity for Kids
“Every child is an artist, the problem is staying an artist when you grow up.” Pablo Picasso. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again… We love encouraging our kids to be creative. Not just in the painting/drawing/making a rocket out of a shoe…

20 Screen Free Play Ideas for School Holidays (+ FREE Printable)
“Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity!”, Kay Redfield Jamison. With the excitement of Easter behind us, we’re now in the thick of school holidays! To avoid the siren song of glowing screens, we’re going…

How to Make Crunchy Chocolate Nests for Easter
This recipe is a big favourite in our house at Easter and you only need three ingredients! These gorgeous crunchy chocolate nests are so easy for kids to help make and they’re delicious! They’re perfect to give as Easter gifts too. Since Miss 5 started…

Fun Easter Activity for Kids! Decorate Eggs with a ‘Marbled’ Effect
Kids can make a gorgeous Easter egg display with eggs they’ve helped decorate themselves! Read on to find out how to create ‘marbled’ eggs. We’ll also show you how to ’empty’ the eggs first, so you can keep the finished masterpieces as decorations during the…

3 Quick and Easy Homemade Play Recipes Using Ingredients From Your Kitchen
“It is a happy talent to know how to play”, Ralph Waldo Emerson. Making your own art and play materials is so easy and lots of fun for kids. It’s a great lesson in resourcefulness and helps avoid those unidentifiable ingredients found in many bought…

5 Tips for Cooking with Kids (ideas to make preparing food fun for both kids ‘and’ parents!)
“Cooking with kids is not just about ingredients, recipes, and cooking. It’s about harnessing imagination, empowerment, and creativity.” Guy Fieri, Restaurateur. Kids in the kitchen can and should be great fun. It can also be frustrating, messy, and leave you wondering whether the finger now…