Fun with 5 – France, part 1
Always a laugh, taking the 5 kids on holiday. Heading for the village of Arles-sur-Tech in the south of France would involve a proper planes, trains and automobiles expedition. If past experience has taught us anything, it’s that preparation is key. Get the packing list sorted – if not actually done – in advance. Know…
Fun with Five: Educating The Next Generation
As parents we have a responsibility – nay, a duty – to educate the next generation. We need to make sure they know certain facts, right from wrong, good from bad. As a self-confessed geek, there are certain very specific facts I need to make sure my kids know. Before they leave home, find life partners of…
Fun with Five – the 30 Minute Meal challenge
Feeding seven people is never easy. It can be a lot of fun (and also very little fun at all). I’ve said before that there should be a Masterchef challenge where the contestants have £10, 20 minutes and all the distractions of homework, TV, fighting, fussy eating, etc. to get a meal on the table.…