A mum-of-four has come up with a genius plan to get her kids to do chores around the house. Sarah Balsdon picked up a second-hand vending machine for £100 and filled it with all chocolate, sweets and crisps.
The nurse, from Northumberland, decided the kids could earn money for the machine by doing chores or completing school work.
In an attempt to help them understand the value of money, every time they want a treat, they'll have to fork money for it. And if they’re really hungry, rather than just looking for some sugar, they can have a healthy snack for free.
Sarah has two daughters, an eight-year-old and nine-year-old, as well as two sons who are five and two. Posting on her Instagram @nobodywantstobabysit, she said: “Let’s see if they