1 Feb 2014

Make your own kids paints!




Kids love to paint! Check out these easy to make homemade paint ideas.

Choose from one or more of the following paint recipes including: snow paints, bread paints, edible finger paints, shaving foam paints & watercolour paints.



Snow paints

Such a fun thing to do during winter and so easy to make. No need to go outside. Stay warm indoors and help your little ones make their own snow creations. Here’s the snow paint recipe.


Bread paints

Make breakfast and lunchtime more fun for the kids by painting their bread! It’s cheap and easy to do too. Here’s the bread paints recipe.


Edible finger paints

OK a bit messy, but lots of fun! Make your own edible finger paint for the kids. It’s cheap to make and safe to use and if there’s any left over, store it in the fridge or freezer to use for another day. Here’s the edible finger paints recipe.


Shaving foam paints

Try this recipe for shaving foam paint. It’s the perfect bathtime activity. A puffy foam paint that dissolves in the bath water. Kids will love it! Here’s the shaving foam paints recipe.


Watercolour paints

Follow our simple instructions on how to make your own watercolour paints! Easy to do, safe for kids and you may already have all of the ingredients in your pantry! Here’s the watercolour paints recipe.


Check out our other ideas on things to make with kids.



This article was written by the team at Under 5s www.under5s.co.nz.


6 Dec 2013

Fun Christmas food ideas for kids

Check out these Christmas recipe ideas for kids. Easy to make & sure to be a hit! 

Christmas Gingerbread Reindeers
Kids will love these Christmas gingerbread reindeers! So easy to make. Just simply turn your gingerbread men biscuits upside down and decorate, using the gingerbread men legs for reindeer antlers and the gingerbread men arms for the reindeers ears. More:
 
Christmas Pizzas
 
These pizzas are perfect for kids (and adults!) over the festive season. Design your own pizzas using homemade or shop bought pizza bases, cut out some Christmas shapes, add your kids’ favourite toppings and cook! There are no set rules, so be as creative as you like! More:

Christmas Pudding Sandwich
Kids will love this Christmas pudding sandwich for their lunch. What’s more it’s a healthy snack and easy to make! More:

Gingerbread Christmas Trees

Use this gingerbread recipe to create your own festive gingerbread Christmas trees. Easy to make and decorate. More:

Festive Strawberry Santas

They look almost too good to eat! Follow this easy recipe to make your own festive strawberry santas. More:

Rudolph The Red Nose Orange

Make your kids Christmas lunchboxes and snacks fun with Rudolph the red nose orange! Healthy to eat and easy to make! Follow these simple instructions. More:

Christmas Watermelon Lollipops

Follow this easy recipe on how to make Christmas watermelon lollipops. A fun healthy Christmas snack idea for kids in the lead up to Christmas and over summer. More:


This article was written by the team at Under 5s www.under5s.co.nz