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Here’s some fun Monster Activities for the kids these school holidays. Hit download and go make yourself a cuppa. Download Monster Activities HERE Illustrations by Delphine Durand for Lunch Lady Magazine Issue 22. ///

(+ Mascarpone Cream!) A lovely cake for a party, and the perfect canvas for flower decorations. It’s also gluten-free and can be made without the frosting for a dairy-free version. This cake is topped with geraniums, pansies, nasturtiums, clover and cosmos. For the cake: • 180g / 6.3oz sugar •...

Ever thought about giving up the city life in search of more connected existence in the country? Author, nature and wilderness expert, Claire Dunn, reckons it is possible to re-wild yourself and your family, without leaving the big smoke.

Need dinner inspo that kids will actually eat? Look no further. Julia Ostro shares her recipe for homemade pici pasta and tomato sauce.

Photographer Carine Thévenau has been taking pictures since she was eight years old. Her most recent doco series was motivated by her desire to photograph what really matters. The Young Ones. How did this shoot come about? I started to think about the light we shine on people through the...

How do you even begin to address an issue as monumental as the impacts of climate change? Walking a fine line between being well-informed about the planet and just damn terrified of living in a drowned or scorched world is key for children to move into the future with hope...

Mindfulness is a skill that kids can benefit from for life. Help them practice mindfulness techniques with these activities by yoga teacher, writer and podcaster Tejal Patel.

Roasted Pumpkin Pappardelle with Kale + Cashew Pesto is an easy and nutritious pasta for the whole family. Recipe by the very clever writer, cook and wholefood advocate Vanessa Clarkson.

Tejal Patel wants more people to adopt a critical view of their yoga practice and view it through a social-justice lens. She believes yoga has been whitewashed and there's more to this practice than sitting on a mat.

Enchanted beans get a bad rap in fairytales, but the fact is you can take these lovely legumes (plus some sticks) and make yourself a magical bean cubby. With the alchemy of soil, sunshine and water, they can become an edible garden, vertical garden, green space and homegrown hide-out all...

"Now I must do some of the toughest mothering I have ever done, I have to learn to let them make their own mistakes." An opinion piece by comedian and writer Many Nolan.

We could all benefit from slowing down and improving our mindfulness skills, and a sit spot is one way to do just that. Great for kids and adults, a sit spot can encourage a love of nature, while also soothing anxiety.

Mother, researcher and writer, Christine Gross-Loh, talks about the norms of good parenting in different countries and her experience with parenting around the world.  

Hitch a ride on the Albatross Express and travel the globe with Plume: World Explorer. This exciting picture book for little ones is the first in a series that celebrates culture, diversity and the natural wonders of our world. Plume is not your typical Antarctic penguin. Sporting a bright yellow...

Super-cute wholemeal reindeer cookies for the silly season – so much fun to make for all ages.

To mark her 50th birthday, Nancy Davis Kho wrote 50 thank-you letters. The experience taught her that gratitude takes practice but it's almost-always possible to find it.

Need to keep the kids busy? These watercolour biccies involve baking and painting (and don't forget spoon licking). They're the perfect weekend activity and also make for a cute gift.

Q. This is not a lie: I have a box of bicarb soda from pre-internet days. How long do things generally keep for, and what happens if I cook with them? PS. I always thought sifting dry ingredients was to catch weevils, and seeing as indoor kitchens and Tupperware have...

Can I start with a confession? I didn’t want a dog. With three young kids to wrangle, I felt like my capacity to care for something else super cute and horribly needy was close to zero. So, I pushed back and despite years of begging, I held strong. We’re not...

Looking for a fuss-free brekky that keeps kids full AND they'll also love eating? Look no further than the three easy-peasy overnight oats recipes.

Looking for dinner inspo? These homemade mini fish burgers are simple to make and never disappoint a hungry tribe.

A quick and easy kids craft activity that's super cute. Simply print the download, cut and stick.

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes What you need: Makes 24 mini muffins 1 1/2 cups wholemeal spelt flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup natural or Greek yoghurt (dairy or coconut) 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based) 2 free-range eggs 1 cup pumpkin puree (See tips) 1/2...

Yoga is great for kids (and adults). The poses and practices can be fun and challenging in a good way, and even help process difficult emotions. We've asked an expert for three beginner poses to get your kids started.