Eating and Listening to Music in Food Society

It may be pretty obvious, based on how often Dann and I eat out, that we absolutely love food. It may be less obvious that Dann also loves pinball machines, so when we saw a food hall that actually had a bunch of pinball machines at the back, we had to check it out. Food Society is a casual place to eat, right by where we were staying in Paris, that also had a small pinball arcade in it, along with a larger arcade / bowling venue downstairs – giving the place a fun mall vibe.

Food Society had digital menus that you could order and pay off of, which would then send the order to the various different kitchens throughout the venue. You did need to go and pick up your food, which was a bit confusing as neither of us spoke French, but we did manage to order far too much, try lots of things, and enjoy a huge lunch with some live music playing in the background!

Beef Noodle and Bibimbap

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Jumping at Inflata City

Ever since Jump Giants have closed, Robin has been hoping for a new place that just vibes like that. One of the other parents ate school messaged me about Inflata City, which she had a fantastic time at, so we were excited to head there as well and see what it was like. Inflata City is a huge inflation place, with a lot of different areas to explore around. Kai and Amelia can with Dann, Robin and I, though Robin is at the end of the age group for this type of place. Kai and Amelia are into exploring, so we did have a lot of fun!

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5 Up – Travel Sized Die Rolling Game

[Ad- gifted product] When it comes to summertime and holidays, having a few travel board games up your sleave can be a real saver! We went on holiday recently to Center Parcs, and brought along 5 Up, a soft, light weight, travel-sized die rolling game that could easily be spread out and played on a small table or in a car. In the evening on one of our days, we all wanted to play a game together, so 5 Up fit in well.

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Midweek Meal Inspo; Spanish Tortilla, Chicken Carbonara, Greek Chicken and more.

We are full of energy this week, cooking up quite a few old favorites and new dishes to enjoy. Kai has been eating quite differently lately, with an increase in his calories, which has opened up the door for different meals. I have been enjoying my new pan set in the kitchen as well, which is always a plus. We’ve got some pasta this week, some meals that could easily be vegetarian, and some fun ways to add veggies to meals.

Spanish Tortilla

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Why Cooking Failures Are the Best Teaching Moments for Children

When flour clouds the kitchen worktop and burnt biscuits emerge from the oven, many parents and foster carers might feel tempted to take over completely next time. However, these seemingly disastrous cooking moments actually represent some of the most valuable learning opportunities we can offer children, teaching resilience, problem-solving, and confidence in ways that perfectly executed recipes simply cannot achieve.

Building Resilience Through Kitchen Mishaps

Cooking failures provide children with a safe environment to experience disappointment and learn how to bounce back from setbacks. When a cake doesn’t rise or soup becomes too salty, children discover that mistakes are not catastrophic events but rather stepping stones towards improvement. This understanding becomes particularly crucial because it helps them develop the emotional tools they’ll need to handle larger challenges throughout their lives.

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