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Cooking with children can seem daunting, however, below you will find a great collection of recipe ideas that is simple and fun for you to make together. Some are deliciously edible, while others are great to make for play only.

Simple slime recipe with foam balls

May 18, 2020 by Kate 7 Comments

Here is a fun and simple slime recipe with foam balls. Your children will love the texture and you’ll be surprised how easy it is to make! Slime has certainly been very popular with children over the last few years, although I’m not sure their parents would agree. Haha The truth is, however, that slime […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, Indoor play, Making, Messy Play, Playdough, Recipes, Sensory Play Tagged With: messy play, recipe, sensory, slime

simple caramel and chocolate tartlet recipe kids can make at home

Simple caramel and chocolate tartlet recipe

May 4, 2020 by Kate 6 Comments

On the 25th April every year I make ANZAC biscuits. As a unique spin on the old classic, this year I decided to make a three ingredient, simple caramel and chocolate tartlet recipe that pays homage to ANZACs on ANZAC day. ANZAC day, if you were not aware, is a day that is precious to […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: cook, party, recipe

Delicious honey joys recipe to make with kids

April 2, 2020 by Kate Leave a Comment

When your looking for a basic recipe with pantry ingredients, look no further than this delicious honey joys recipe to make with kids. Every school holidays I make an effort to get the kids in the kitchen. Possum (aged 8 years) and Boo (aged 5 years) love it. They can practice their cooking skills, we […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, Celebrate, Cook, Gift Idea, Indoor play, Parenting, Party, Recipes, Uncategorized

Decorating iced biscuits

March 26, 2020 by Kate Leave a Comment

My children absolutely love decorating iced biscuits. I don’t mind it either because it’s not as messy and there are lots of left over lollies! Did I just say that. Haha When you’re looking for a quick and easy cooking activity to do with the kids these school holidays or you’ve got them stuck indoors, […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Celebrate, Cook, Indoor play, Parenting, Recipes

Marshmallow unicorn horn sweet party treats

May 31, 2019 by Kate Leave a Comment

Unicorns are incredibly popular among children these days and so I was inspired to create these delicious marshmallow unicorn horn sweet party treats. They are a great snack treats for kids (and adults). I had one of those moments when Possum (7 years) says to me, while laying in bed and about to fall asleep, […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, Celebrate, Party, Recipes Tagged With: party food, recipe

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Strawberry leather snaps using 2 ingredients

September 21, 2018 by Kate 1 Comment

Strawberries are a fruit that most children love and these strawberry leather snaps using 2 ingredients will be requested for again and again. They are easy to make and deeeeelicious.   Strawberries have been in the news quite a bit lately in Australia and I was inspired to try a few alternatives to serving the delicious […]

Filed Under: 5 - 10 years, Recipes Tagged With: cooking with kids, recipe, strawberry

sand slime kids fingers for sensory play

2 ingredient sand slime

September 9, 2018 by Kate 7 Comments

I don’t know about you, but I love pretty much any play recipe that only has 2 ingredients. Brace yourselves my friends because I’m coming at you with 2 ingredient sand slime, or 2 ingredient sand foam for those who want to get technical. It’s all sorts of awesome.  Boo and I had our usual […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, Outdoor Activity, Play, Recipes, Sensory Play Tagged With: 2 ingredients, recipe, sensory, slime

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Learn how to make bread in a bag with kids

July 6, 2018 by Kate 10 Comments

You’d be surprised but it isn’t hard to learn how to make bread in a bag with kids. It’s actually very simple! The whole process makes a great science experience and the end result is delicious.  It is school holidays at the moment and sometimes I’m pulling my hair trying to think of engaging activities […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Cook, Recipes Tagged With: cooking, holidays, indoor play, recipe

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Fun making Wombat Stew with your kids

January 28, 2018 by Kate 3 Comments

Have you ever had fun making Wombat Stew with your kids? The girls and I love reading the Australian classic children’s picture story book. It makes us laugh, learn and fortunately no wombats are harmed at any point in the book.  I love Australia Day. It happens once a year and I look forward to […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for children, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Literacy, Outdoor Activity, Play, Pretend Play, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: books, literacy, outdoor, pretend

16 simple new years eve food ideas for kids

Simple and fun New Years Eve food ideas for kids

December 29, 2017 by Kate Leave a Comment

New Years Eve is a wonderful and exciting time of year. It’s a chance to get together as a family, connect, celebrate the year that was and welcome the fresh start that a new year brings. I’ve put together some simple and fun New Years Eve food ideas for kids, all with a celebratory theme.   Call […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, Celebrate, Cook, Recipes Tagged With: food, New Year's Eve, round up

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Simple crazy face biscuits kids can decorate

November 9, 2017 by Kate 3 Comments

If you’re looking for a simple cooking activity to do with the kids then don’t forget this golden idea. Try these simple crazy face biscuits kids can decorate, and even better, eat soon afterwards.  My girls really love to get into the kitchen and make something they can eat without having to wait for it to […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Cook, Recipes Tagged With: birthday, cooking, preschooler, toddler

Super simple crazy chocolate cake you can bake with kids

May 4, 2017 by Kate 3 Comments

Here is a super simple crazy chocolate cake you can bake with kids. It’s moist and delicious, despite it not having any milk, butter or eggs. This makes it a great one to make when catering for children with food allergies or you’re just missing these items in your food pantry.  Okay guys, I’m totally jumping […]

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How to bake sweet potato chips in the oven with kids

November 7, 2016 by Kate 7 Comments

Do you have a child who is a fussy eater? Well with this recipe you will never look at a sweet potato in the same way. Let me show you how to bake sweet potato chips in the oven with kids and get them to be involved and actually enjoy eating them. It’s seriously so […]

Filed Under: 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, Cook, Parenting, Recipes Tagged With: food recipe

How to make a rocky road treat recipe with kids

Simple Rocky Road slice to make with kids

August 9, 2016 by Kate 10 Comments

When you’re looking to make a sweet treat with the kids then look no further that this scrumptiousness. I’m excited to share with you a simple Rocky Road slice to make with kids, which you’ll find yourself throwing together time and time again. It’s so wonderfully easy and fuss free that it will become your go-to chocolatey slice to […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Cook, Gift Idea, Recipes Tagged With: chocolate, recipe

yellow passionfruit playdough

How to make passionfruit scented playdough

July 6, 2016 by Kate 7 Comments

Gone are the days of getting the kids to play with boring paste scented playdough. YUCK. Let me share with you how to make passionfruit scented playdough that your children will struggle to keep their hands off. It is infused with passionfruit and completely irresistible. You’re children will ask for it over and over again.  […]

Filed Under: 3 - 5 years, 5 - 10 years, activities for preschoolers, activities for toddlers, Playdough, Recipes Tagged With: playdough, recipe, scented

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My name is Kate and I am a mum to two little girls, Possum and Boo. We have lots of fun together learning with play at home and are pleased to share some of what we do with you.
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