Get out the lollipops – science says the sugar high is a myth
Scientists have proven that contrary to popular belief, giving children sugary treats will not make them hyperactive. Now, can we all be excused while we head back to our childhoods and inform our...
View ArticleGet a jump on BBQ season with Butcherman – quality meats, delivered!
The weather is warming up and barbecue season is so close I’m oiling up the long handled tongs. We’re all mad for a barbecue dinner at our place – I gather the produce and prep, my husband cooks and...
View ArticleLet’s cook – a dad-friendly recipe for delicious, easy meatballs
It’s no family secret that while my husband is awesome at many things, his cooking (mostly) leaves a lot to be desired. His repertoire is quite limited – think spaghetti, tuna mornay, the KanTong...
View ArticleSix things we wish we’d known before starting solids
Making the step from milk to solids is a big one for both parents and babies. And while it means more work for you, it also means a lot more fun! We asked some mums what they would do differently, if...
View ArticleWin one of five ingenious EZPZ Mini Mats for your mini messy eater!
Little ones, eating and mess go hand in hand – but this clever feeding solution will make sure that they can’t tip their plate no matter how hard they try! If you’d like to win one, step right this...
View ArticleTommee Tippee steamer blender: Yes, you only need ONE machine to do it all
Space on my kitchen bench is hot real estate. With a limited surface area and a bunch of appliances I use every day lined up on the counter, each machine really has to prove its worth to earn a spot...
View ArticleNo-fuss oven-baked tomato and chorizo risotto recipe
Risotto has a bit of a bad reputation for being high maintenance with its need for constant stirring and adding liquid a thimbleful at a time – but not with this ripper of a recipe. Baked risotto is...
View ArticleMake sandwiches fun with Lunch Punch!
Sandwiches – some kids love them in every variety and then other kids, not so much. At a loss as to how to make that sandwich a whole lot more interesting? You need a Lunch Punch! We know lunch can be...
View ArticleHoney soy chicken recipe
Looking for dinner inspiration of the kind you know the kids will eat, is budget friendly and tastes finger licking good? Our recipe for honey soy chicken is the answer! Honey soy chicken is a long...
View ArticleEasy cheese and leek mini frittatas recipe
My sandwich naysayer of the family loves these bite sized morsels of cheesy frittata goodness – and I’m sure plenty of other kids out there will too! Don’t be scared off by the leeks! When cooked, this...
View ArticleLight and easy san choy bow recipe
San choy bow or sang choi bau, however you say it – or spell it – is a mystery. Regardless of what you call it, it’s a quick, easy and delicious dinner. For kids who are yet to discover the fun of...
View ArticleConfessions of a dietician: “Here is what my kids actually eat …”
As a paediatric dietitian working with young children and their families, parents are often interested in what I feed my own kids and whether they are ‘good eaters’. In reality, I’m just like every...
View ArticleMeal times just got easier with the Baby Bud three-stage seat
Some time around six months, your baby’s going to be sitting up and starting solids. We think we have found the perfect three-stage seat that actually grows with your baby. Attach and adapt We get it,...
View ArticleGrubeze onesie has mealtimes and messy kids covered!
Put an end to scrubbing endless food stains from clothes! Grubeze is the perfect dinner attire for baby – the ultimate food defying, bib outfit! Try as we might to keep young children from wearing...
View ArticleGet out the lollipops – science says the sugar high is a myth
Scientists have proven that contrary to popular belief, giving children sugary treats will not make them hyperactive. Now, can we all be excused while we head back to our childhoods and inform our...
View ArticleThese Winnie the Pooh cups are art-meets-function perfection
Somebody better stop us from buying 432 of these a-freaking-dorable Winnie the Pooh cups because just look at how pretty they are! Tea and honey These delightfully illustrated – and super practical –...
View ArticleTricerataco makes taco night extra roarsome for kids!
Taco night. Probably one of the best things created for parents in the history of parenthood. Made even better by adding … dinosaurs! Roarsome! Taco night is a beautiful thing because it’s healthy,...
View ArticleDinner winner! Mums reveal 12 meals their kids will always eat
My kids are a pain in the butt to feed. Unless I dish up sausages every single night, I face dinner battles to get them to at least have one mouthful of the nutritious dinner I have cooked. So the...
View ArticleHow cooking dinner has become like an episode of ‘MasterChef’ in my house
I used to love cooking but now that I’m a parent? Not so much. Dinner is by far the hardest. It’s basically as challenging as being on MasterChef – without the fame, praise or even Matt Preston’s...
View ArticleCute (and very helpful) kids’ products have just popped up in Woolies
If you thought the supermarket was the home of fairly basic homewares products, think again. We Are Cheeky has just launched their range in Woolies – offering cute kids mealtime products with a...
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