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Growing up in Russia amongst a culture of DIYers provided Helga Stentzel with a rare gift. She can see the beauty in everyday objects and believes boredom is crucial for her creativity.

For one Berlin-based family, the pandemic provided the setting for new ideas to be born. The result is MiNiMONO, a playful furniture brand that uses 100% recycled materials. We chat with the founders Dirk and Julieta about building a sustainable family brand.

There are some moments in human history that are just too weird to explain. Fads like hula hoops, fidget spinners, and the quirkiest of them all: Pet Rocks.

Always a crowd-pleaser, this herbed quinoa salad is packed full of fresh flavours. We love eating it on its own for lunch or dinner, or as a side with grilled fish or meat (we reckon a side-serve of halloumi would also be amazing!).

This is one of our fave pancake recipes ever. They're packed full of fibre and good stuff, but also taste amazing. Give them a whirl next time you're on weekend breakfast duty.

Combining sensory play with bathtime, our rainbow bath bubbles will have kids begging to get in the tub.  Use ready-made food colouring or make your own using foods like turmeric and beetroot, the experimentation is half the fun.

Next time you're sitting around a campfire or even a backyard fire pit, give homemade damper a try. It's fun to make and practically full proof. Top with butter and golden syrup for even sweeter childhood memories.

This recipe is perfect for people who want to fill their homes with the smell of freshly baked bread but don't have the time or patience for sourdough.  Soda bread takes less than an hour to make, which we reckon is pretty great (and I bet our constantly hungry kiddos do too!)....

All kids love tiny teddies, but our sugar-free version are even better than the supermarket kind, we reckon. Made without any refined sugar, they've also got a good whack more nutrition too. Enjoy!

Crisp like potato chips but with the sweetness of fresh apples, these baked apple chips are absolutely delish. Made with only three ingredients and an oven, they're super simple too. Give them a whirl next time the kids say, "I'm hungry!"

Whether you've got a glut of beetroot in the garden or you're just keen to get a few more veggies into the kids. These mini chocolate beetroot cakes are the answer. They're super moist and easy to make.

Become a lunchbox legend with these simple sushi recipes for sushi balls, veggie sushi or quinoa and sweet potato sushi. They're a crowd pleaser for big and small people.

Next time you need some morning tea inspo, try these pressed flower biccies. They're as pretty as they are tasty and best served with our garden tea (recipe for both here).

When Anna Kövecses moved onto a boat with her husband and three kids, they gave up most of their possessions. The change prompted a world of creative play and toy making.

Boredom is all part of being a kid, and so important too! But if it's all just getting a little too much - this 'Bored' Games idea can be a lifesaver. Easy entertainment for the school holidays with the mission of saving one bored kid at a time. Make a...

We chat with Nina Tame about tattoos, life, love, disability and motherhood in the UK. This interview is from a series of interviews with parents from all around the world. Enjoy!

Colour experts agree: colour can impact our emotions, mental health, sleep patterns and even our appetites. But what about our kids? How are they affected by colour and can we use colour to help them?

Make a colour collecting box for rainbow foraging, and learn a little about the history and science of the awe-inspiring rainbow.

Looking for a quick and easy winter-warmer that the whole family will enjoy? Our cauliflower and fennel soup is super simple to make, but the addition of rosemary oil makes it just a little bit fancy.

Add a bit of razzle dazzle to your next snack plate with this culinary magic: turn apple slices into miniature watermelon pieces. It's practically guaranteed to excite kids (and adults too).

This is a cute craft activity to do with kids that is simple and calming. Bonus: the flowers look cute in a vase in your home, tucked into the ribbon on a wrapped pressie, or can be gifted as a sweet bouquet for friends and family.

Nothing's quite as comforting as a piece of homemade apple pie fresh from the oven. We reckon this one ticks all the boxes because it's quick and easy to make but just as tasty as the ones Nanna used to bake.

There's nothing wrong with the simplicity of a Vegemite sanga, but sometimes we all need something that's got a little more life to it. Enter these three non-boring sandwich recipes that will be sure to delight both kids and adults.

Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Or, are apples chemical-laden vessels that are bad for our health? Take a look into the history of growing, selling and eating apples to find out for yourself.