Organising Busy Lives

Surviving the ‘at home’ birthday party (2)

Since my boys started school, I’ve always steered clear of any suggestion of them having their birthday parties at home. Two or even four boisterous boys I can deal with, but more than that and I’m afraid I’d be tearing my hair out! However, the economy being what it is and the need to watch [...]

Poll: What’s your favourite activity to do with the children in the summer break? (0)

With many families in the UK choosing to take ’staycations’ this year rather than fly off to foreign climates, we wondered how you are going to occupy the children over the summer holiday school break.
 
Let us know what your favourite activity is to do with the children and if you have any good ideas about [...]

Banana Cake (0)

Your kids will go bananas for this yummy cake which is great for using up over-ripe bananas and is perfect for putting in packed lunches to keep them going on a cold winter’s afternoon.
You will need:

125g (4oz) softened butter
50g (2oz) light muscovado sugar or caster sugar
2 large eggs
3 large ripe bananas
150g (5oz) plain flour
1 tsp [...]