Being a home owner, I am always looking for inspiration on how I would like my home to look, to add something that gives it that look of being very special, and a very unique look every time you walk though the door. House Staging is very important part of getting your home just right…
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Brilliant Dad Feature. It’s Over
Read moreI have decided after debating with myself for what seems like ages to bring to end my weekly Brilliant Dad Feature. I am doing so with a very heavy heart because my blog is three years old this October and one of the most consistent themes throughout the life of my blog has been the…
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I’m Going To BlogOn Xmas 2017
Read moreIn just a few days time I shall be travelling to Manchester for BlogOn Xmas 2017. It’s very hard to believe because this year has been a rollercoaster of a ride on the blog. It all started back in May when I travelled up to Manchester for my first blogging conference. This was a massive…
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As Parents Do We Have The Right To Look at Our Teenagers Smart Phones
Read moreTeenagers and their smart phones. We have all seen it. You know they’re walking down the pavement with their eyes glued to their phone. I’m amazed they don’t walk into a lamp post or stray out into the road, but this is what the life of a teenager is like in 2017. Regular readers of…
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Beware Of Teenage Daughters! Let Them Pick Their Boyfriends
Read moreI have four daughters, two of which have gone through their teenage years and during those teenage years, easily the biggest minefield is when they discover boys and decide its time for a boyfriend. This was the time when I nearly chewed right through my tongue to stop myself from saying what I was really…
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Finding That Perfect Home
Read moreThey say that one of most stressful times in life is either buying your first home or moving home, and they are not wrong. There are so many things you need to do and so many different people you have arrange appointments with. Whether you’re buying your first home or moving from an existing home,…
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My Sunday Photo ( Rock Painting)
Read moreThe summer holidays are over and as usual it’s had it’s different fads. We had the fidget spinner, but if I’m honest the girls bored of this very quickly. About half way through the holidays a craze started in our neighbourhood, as I’m sure it did in many other neighbourhoods up and down the country.…
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So You Think You Know Your Children, But When….
Read moreSo you think you know your children, but when they become teenagers or sometimes before the reality and truth of the matter is they will only give you a screenshot of their life when it suits them, as we did with our parents. My second oldest daughter turned 20 a couple of days ago and…
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It’s Been A Crazy Six Weeks on the Blog
Read moreAbout six weeks ago I received a tweet to say I that I had been shortlisted for ‘Parent Blogger of the Year 2017’ with Blogosphere Magazine. I actually had to read it a few times to make sure it wasn’t a mistake! Then I received an email about a month ago to say I was…
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David From Tales Of Two Children Is Today’s Guest Post
Read moreToday’s guest post is from David who blogs at Tales of Two Children. David and I would be considered older dads to young children so what better subject than his thoughts of being an older dad to young children. David is a brilliant, funny and thought provoking blogger. I would highly recommend you check out his…
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Benny From Daddy Poppins Is Today’s Guest Post
Read moreToday’s guest post is from Benny who blogs at Daddy Poppins. He is without question one of the funniest writers in the blogging world. He also writes such wonderful posts about his children. Do check out his blog, you won’t be disappointed. Thank you to Benny for guest posting today. Dancing For Sport So, my…
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Tom From The Unlikely Dad Is Today’s Guest Post
Read moreToday’s guest post is from Tom who blogs at The Unlikely Dad. Tom is gay, so I asked him if he could write a post about exactly that subject, and what a brilliant article it is. Once you read it I think you may be surprised at Tom’s view. For me, Tom is easily one of…
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Alan From OMG It’s A Girl Is Today’s Guest Post
Read moreToday’s post is by my very good friend, Alan, who blogs at OMG IT’S A GIRL. We have over the last couple of years had so much fun on social media, more laughs than I can remember. More importantly, Alan is one of my very favourite bloggers. I love his style of writing. Check out…
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Drink Driving, Smoking and Our Children
Read moreDrink driving is a subject most people would have a view on, but rarely voice their opinion. The reason I believe this is because drinking alcohol is a socially acceptable pastime. Getting totally plastered is ok in lots of social circles. Needless to say alcohol has many health implications in the short and long term.…
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The Blogging Stats and Earnings Obsession to publish
Read moreOver the last six months or so I have noticed an increase in posts all about bloggers stats
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Brilliant Dad Feature 100. It’s Me!
Read moreWell it’s the brilliant dad feature week 100. I did ask a few celebrities, but unfortunately Matt Damon, Tom Cruise and Mel Gibson were too busy filming so I guess you will have to put up with me little old DIY Daddy! A little bit about me. I’m a dad to five children. Four…
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Celebrating A Century Of Brilliant Dad Feature’s Tomorrow
Read moreThe Brilliant Dad Feature is 100 weeks old tomorrow. I never for one minute thought that when I started it, it would still be going 100 weeks later, but here we are! I remember clearly when I thought up this idea for a weekly feature on my blog, that if I got 20 dads to…
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My Personal MOT with TENA Men
Read moreTo start the New Year I have teamed up with Tena Men to give myself a personal MOT. After all you wouldn’t drive around in a car without an MOT and the human body is no different. Men in general take very little notice of their health and well being. I’m sure we have inherited…
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Parent Bloggers. Are We Putting Our Children in Danger as They get Older
Read moreAs a parent blogger I have begun to wonder that as I chronicle my four year old twin girls lives, am I leaving them open to ridicule and bullying from school friends or friends as they grow older? The thought that crossed my mind is are we possibly giving out too much information about our…
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Brilliant Dad Feature Week 95
Read moreThis week the Brilliant Dad Feature is all about the awesome dad blogger Rich. His blog is called One Hull Of A Dad. Rich is from Hull in the UK where he lives with his wife, Kerry, and their two children. He works for a large craft retailer as a store manager. He has been blogging…
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Good-Bye Puf
Read moreA few days ago I said good-bye to an old friend called Puf. Well not quite friend, but we had a relationship for over 15 years. I had Puf as soon as he came off the factory line, yes you guessed it! My car, Puf, was a Renault Scenic and we had many good times…
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