Early last year, it became apparent that our twin girls had almost outgrown their cot beds. They’d had them since they were babies, when we used to use them as cots. As they got older, we changed them from cots to beds, but they quickly outgrew them. My wife and I knew that it was…
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Take the #TyreChallenge
Read moreI’ve been driving for over 30 years, and in that time, you would think that I would know a fair bit about driving. Especially when you consider that I also used to work in a garage! However, I recently took the Kwik Fit #TyreChallenge, which is an online quiz, and I was really surprised by…
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I Just Don’t Feel The Man I Was
Read moreSince I had a stroke earlier this year so much has changed about the way I feel about myself. It’s difficult to pinpoint exactly when and how I have changed, I just don’t feel the same. With the year of ill-health I have experienced it has made me put my life in perspective, but it…
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I Lost My Temper with My Twins But I Don’t Regret It
Read moreWe are approximately two and a half weeks into the school summer holidays and I think I have done very well in keeping my temper with my six year old twin girls. That was until the other day when I finally snapped. This is unusual for me because I very rarely shout like I did…
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Cooking With Jack Daniels Sauces #ad
Read moreI love cooking, and when cooking meat such as chicken I always love to add a sauce. When I was recently approached by Jack Daniels Sauces to create my own recipe, I couldn’t wait, especially as they were going to send me a selection of their BBQ sauces which is easily my favourite flavour! After…
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Siblings With Different Mums Or Dads
Read moreMy six year old twin girls have now realised that their older sisters and brother do not have the same mummy as them, and they have started saying to me, “So dad, you lived with somebody else before mummy and that is our sisters and brothers mum?” Of course I reply and say yes that’s…
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Family Day At The Beach
Read moreLast Saturday we decided to go to a beach which is about a 30 minute drive from where we live. The beach is well known for its big waves so is very popular with surfers. It is also well known for its abundance of rock pools which was the main reason we went yesterday. It…
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Guest Post By Carl Who Writes The Dadtastic Voyag
Read moreMy third guest post is Carl. A dad blogger that once I discovered him very quickly became one of my favourites. His posts are always thoughtful and get you thinking. I love his writing and love his take on being a dad. If you haven’t discovered him yet check out Carl’s blog The Dadtastic Voyage,…
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Guest Post From Lewis Brown Who Writes Adventure Brown
Read moreFirst up in my guest posts this week is Lewis who writes the brilliant Adventure Brown Blog. Lewis is easily one of my favourite dad bloggers. This post is brutally honest about how he has suffered from depression, and in particular when he found out his partner was pregnant with their first child. It’s a…
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Father’s Day Gift Guide
Read moreOne of my favourite days of the year is Father’s Day. The reason is of course quite simple. Being a father of five children I get spoilt rotten! This year Father’s Day in the UK is Sunday 17th June, so not long for my kids to think of lovely things to buy for me, but…
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How to Find an Online Side-Gig When Parenting
Read moreHaving to take care of kids can easily turn into a full-time job. It’s probably the most enjoyable job you will ever have, but it can still be hard work. Every age presents a new host of challenges, and the satisfying job of being a parent will sometimes leave you with little time for anything…
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So, Your Child Wants to Become a Mechanic?
Read moreThe career path your child decides to go down is something you will, of course, be very interested and invested in. As parents, we always need to be careful that we do not try and get our children to live the life that we wish we had. We can fall into the trap of being…
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Do I Regret Having Children: Maybe, Maybe Not
Read moreThis is a hot topic of recent days. Apparently there have been many parents that, although they love their children, have said that they’ve regretted having them. This is something I struggle to understand. Over last week or so it’s been all over the radio with many people debating it. I was actually asked to…
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A Rare Moment Of Affection: My Sunday Photo
Read moreSiblings can at times show no affection towards each other when they are little children. In fact a more common occurrence is showing annoyance that they have a sibling, and constantly asking, “Do we really have share mum and dad?” This seems to me to be highlighted to an even greater degree when you have…
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5 reasons to choose wooden office furniture.
Read moreSurrounding yourself with natural materials in your work environment not only looks great, it simply feels like a better place to work. Synthetic materials just don’t give off the same vibe. Many say it even increases productivity as a calm and natural environment invariably leads to an atmosphere that you are more comfortable to work…
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2018 SuperAchievers Award: Working Dad Of Year Category I’m Shortlisted
Read moreYesterday on a very cold snowy morning, I had an email to say I have been shortlisted for a SuperAchievers Award in the category of ‘Working Dad of the Year’. To say I’m over the moon would be an understatement. It’s always an honour when you’re recognised for all your hard work, so thank you…
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Dad Bloggers Are We Really On The Rise?
Read moreA couple of years ago I wrote a post called Rise of the daddy blogger. Did we rise? Well maybe, maybe not. I definitely think that we have become a more dominant force than we were a couple of years ago. I also believe we are a respected part of the blogosphere. Whether we have…
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University: My 20 Year Old Daughter
Read moreRegular readers of my blog will know I have written on a number of occasions about my 20 year old daughter, E, and her adventure through university and studying for her degree in nursing. Well my daughter is now well and truly in her third and final year of university, the home run you might…
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Changing Rooms For Everyone Awards With Sudocrem #ad
Read moreI have teamed up with Sudocrem to highlight their awards scheme for the best changing room facilities in the uk. This is fifth year the awards have run and last year it won OTC marketing award 2017. Previous winners of the award include Mothercare, John Lewis and Sainsbury’s. So some very high profile high street…
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My Parenting Mistakes OMG! There Are So Many
Read moreBeing a parent, at the best of times is incredibly hard. Nothing is easy about it. It’s like no other job in the world. There is no training and so often no guidance, so it’s no surprise that people can be overcome with this 24/7 job that you have embarked upon. The biggest problem with…
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Three of the Best Family Activities in Sicily
Read moreThe largest Mediterranean island, sitting at the base on mainland Italy’s boot, Sicily is a stunning destination is popular with families. A scenic island with so many beautiful natural areas to explore and exciting activities, Sicily offers families days filled with fun, a chance to unwind, and for those looking to soak up Italian culture,…
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