Saturday, 16 May 2026
Author: Roselle Hope
Close-up of pigs in a blanket.

Pigs in a Blanket

A classic at kids parties, pigs in a blanket is an easy party menu food to prepare.   Two ingredients are all you need.  Mini got dogs and dough.  You can choose any type of hot dogs or sausages your kids love.  You can also use Grand’s croissant dough or any other type of pastry […]

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Sprinkles with text: Fairy Bread Recipes.

Fairy Bread Kids Will Love

Classic Fairy Bread a favorite at kids parties Fairy bread is always a big favorite at kids parties.  According to Wikipedia, “Fairy bread is sliced white bread spread with margarine or butter and covered with sprinkles or “hundreds and thousands”, served at children’s parties in Australia and New Zealand.  It is typically cut into two […]

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Fruit-topped apple donuts on a blue background.

Healthy Apple Doughnuts

Little kids love to make things or help to cook.  So let their party guests help them assemble these fruity doughnuts. We discovered this recipe for apple doughnuts over at taste.com and are delighted to share it with you. Hop over to www.taste.com.au for full recipe including shopping list. We recommend Granny Smiths.  They are […]

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Wallpaper Ideas for Kids Rooms

When decorating your child’s room deciding what to do with the walls can sometimes be challenging.  The key to deciding is based upon the age of your child, their interests and the purpose of the room.  A popular choice is wallpaper.  In a nursery, playroom or bedroom wallpaper can stimulate a child’s imagination  due to […]

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Teen girl's bedroom with striped pillows

Bedroom Ideas For Teen Girls

Teenage girls have unique tastes, are design savvy and are up to date on style trends.  As a result, designing a room for your teen daughter can be fun but it can also leave you faced with several design challenges.  However, designing a teen bedroom doesn’t have to be difficult. We have curated a few […]

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Colorful party text with confetti.

Kids Party Planning Lists

Before you start planning your child’s party, you’ll need to establish a basic idea of your goals: Which child is the party for? (baby, 2nd child, a teen or a friend’s child) What childhood occasion is the party for? (birthday, christening, baby shower) When is the party? Where is the party going to be? (indoor, […]

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Book cover of "If Animals Kissed Good Night"

9 Baby Bedtime Books

Reading to your baby at bedtime is a wonderful nightly ritual that increases bonding between you and your baby.   During this time your baby will learn new words, new colors, new objects and new shapes while the sound of your voice soothes them to sleep.   It is therefore, important, to select books that […]

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Colorful baby soft cloth books

7 Fun Soft Books for Babies

Soft Books Your Child Will Love Its never too early to get your child to fall in love with books and reading.  When first learning to read babies and toddlers like to explore books with their hands.  Soft books with interactive toys, sounds and lots of colors will be very appealing to your child’s wondering […]

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C.S. Lewis Narnia book collection

Classic Children’s Books

Children’s literature features books which, remain popular and, are instantly recognized as classics.  If you are in search of classic children’s books for your children, you can browse our curated ists from around the web.  Wikipedia – List of classic children’s books  Pop Sugar – 20 Must have classic children’s books   Literacy Classics – Top […]

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The Gruffalo children's book cover.

5 Popular Board Books For Your 1 Year Old

Children’s board books are a fun and interactive way of introducing toddlers to reading and story telling.  Introduce these very popular and favorite board books to your 1 year old toddler for a fun reading experience. 1. Little Blue Truck Book by Alice Schertle (Author), Jill McElmurry (Illustrator) Beep! Beep! Beep! Meet Blue. A muddy […]

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