Louise, Author at Mum's Grapevine

Hot cross bun hack showing a fork holding a piece of pudding made from hot cross buns

7 recipe hacks for leftover hot cross buns

Go overboard on the ol’ hot cross buns this Easter? Same here! If the bread bin is still jam packed with these fruity Easter favourites […]

5 kid-friendly fish dishes the kids will love

Fish; those slippery little suckers that sometimes scare the kids when they head straight for the plate. The slimy skin and ‘fishy smell’ don’t help […]

Bake these beautiful bunnies just in time for Easter

Drop everything and jump into the kitchen! These rabbit cookies from La Receta De La Felicidad are too cute not to make! If you’re avoiding the […]

You’re invited to Zara’s mermaid party

If your kids are crazy for sea creatures and mesmerised by the world under water then you’ll love this pearl of a party! Our party […]

6 magical mermaid cakes

Grab your dinglehopper and get ready to dive in! We’ve found some of the best mermaid cake masterpieces on this side of the shore. If you’re […]

5 fun party games to get your mermaid party bubbling

In between the singing, dancing and opening of presents, party games are a great way of keeping the kids on their toes (and away from […]

5 clean treats you’ll want to make more than once

Holy moly! We’ve been drooling over these recipes for so long now it took us a while to get this post live! With an influx […]

14 clever ways to store kids craft supplies

If your kids are creative little creatures then it won’t take long for crayons, glue and glitter to rule the roost! To keep the house […]

7 ways to have a ‘choc-free’ Easter hunt

Easter is almost here and we’re getting pretty darn egg-cited! With the weather on your side an Easter egg hunt is the perfect way to […]

Cuteness Alert: Purple elephant macarons

Oh my! These too cute elephant macarons from Rasberri Cupcakes have got us all in a tizz! Our minds are saying “aawww…how cute!” but our […]

14 cool things to make with recycled milk cartons

If your kids guzzle milk and fruit juice like there’s no tomorrow then it’s time to get creative with your cartons! To show that recycling […]

13 ways to pimp your potato

Aahh, the humble potato. A staple part of a family’s diet when fussy eaters and simple meals rule the roost. If you’re sick at the […]

10 healthy after-school snacks for rumbling tummies

It’s 4pm, the kids are home and they’ve already raided the fridge (probably without you noticing). The after-school snack attack can be a struggle to […]