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It's time to have fun in the sun! A pool party is a great way to celebrate summer. You don't have to wait for a birthday to have a splashing good time. Get the inflatable pool out, fill it up and invite the kids friends round and with just a few simple treats you can make the party so much fun. Get some dessert pots or jelly pots then just add some sprinkles and chopped fruit plus a paper umbrella to finish the look. Place on a tray covered in brown sugar (sand!). Then for the fruit cone treat fill...

With this recipe your little ones can actually eat a Rainbow! It's super easy and fun for kids to make too. Rainbow sandwiches are perfect for kids parties, lunch boxes and picnics. How to make your Rainbow sandwiches - the following quantities will make approximately one whole sandwich. Ingredients - 4 x carrots 2 x large handfuls of spinach 100g of frozen peas two cooked beetroots 150g of soft cream cheese 4 x slices of bread (wholemeal) Method  - 1) Peel the carrots and slice in to disks - then steam/boil for approximately 20 minutes until tender. Add the spinach leaves and peas to the...

The BBQ weather is now finally here (well nearly!). We will be getting the BBQ out this weekend so I thought I'd share 4 great tips for some hassle free outdoor dining. Cook your fish over sliced lemons on the grill - because fish sticks and falls apart so easily on a BBQ grill this is the best way to cook fish that I have seen. Not only does the fish soak up the citrus flavour of the lemons, but it keeps your fish in one piece and makes clean up so much easier. Also, try using a muffin tray...

Here's a really super simple bug themed idea for a healthy alternative to just cakes and sweets for your next party. You will need: Strawberries Black grapes Dark and white Chocolate Method - Cut the ends off the strawberries and cut them in half. Cut the grapes in half and using a little bit of melted chocolate stick to the cut end of the strawberry. Melt the chocolate and put into piping bags.  Use the white chocolate to make the eyes and let it set. Use the dark chocolate to put a dot on the eyes and a stripe and...