Setting your kids up for success in the kitchen can seem daunting at first, especially when you’re not sure where to begin. Getting them started with a few small tasks is often all it takes to give them a huge confidence boost and can lead to a few offers of a (sometimes) helpful hand in the kitchen. With school holidays upon us, there’s never been a better time to get your kids started in the kitchen. I’ve pulled together a few tips on where to start, with some easy recipes to boot.

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Beautiful and practical… it doesn’t get any better than that! Here are few of my current faves for a festive centrepiece with a difference, eco-friendly wrapping and deliciously stylish edible gifting!

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This year, I partnered up with Country Road to create some simple styling ideas to make your Christmas table even more special.

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During the design process of my new kitchen I tried to consider elements that had wide and long-lasting impact on our health, productivity and the environment. One of the first things on my wish list was the super-stylish Zip HydroTap. This little genius with its classic style and streamlined shape fits seamlessly with the clean lines of my test kitchen and delivers boiling, chilled and lightly carbonated water in an instant!

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Donna shares her tips and tricks for preparing for the big events in life…

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With Mother’s Day on its way, Donna shares her tips for indulging the mothers in your life with thoughtful gifts, fresh blooms and delicious homemade treats. 

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Those who’ve travelled for work, or at a less-than-leisurely pace, will know the difference a thoughtfully packed carry-on case can make on a flight. In collaboration with Estee Lauder, we take a look at what Donna takes travelling, and share her tips for perfecting the art of in-flight packing. 

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Entertaining this weekend? These handmade cake boxes will make the perfect takeaway gift for your guests. We used 225gsm cardboard and attached name tags with tiny wooden pegs to add a personal touch. Cute and practical!

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If the temperature outside is soaring, don’t sweat: just drop a couple of these fruity jewels into a tall drink, put your feet up and watch the heat melt away.

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I adore Christmas. I love having everyone over to my place which usually involves a mix of classic and traditional dishes, as well as drinks to start, and of course, something spectacular for dessert. Try not to let cooking for a large number of people stress you out – there are plenty of things you can do in advance to help make the occasion as simple as possible, but one which will still be impressive and memorable. 

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