Being the perfect parent. Lets be brutally honest, it’s easy to achieve. It’s simple and of course anybody can do it. That is, if you live your family life through the rose tinted lenses of social media. Of course, we all know if you are a parent it is rarely perfect, if anything it’s quite…
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Scooting: If You Can’t Beat Them Join them
Read moreWhen I was younger I loved to skateboard. I used to think I was the next Tony Hawk. Sadly that was very misguided, but then I became a father and a lot of those things you do in your youth get put away for another day. I’m a father of five children as regular readers…
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My First Ever Awards Night (Blogosphere 2017)
Read moreI recently wrote a post about how it’s been a crazy six weeks on the blog, and part of that was being shortlisted Parent Blogger of the year 2017 with Blogosphere magazine. Last Thursday I attended the blogosphere blog awards 2017 in London. I will start out by saying that I didn’t win, but the winner…
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My Sunday Photo
Read moreMy Sunday photo this week is from last Thursday, when I attended the blogosphere blog awards as a shortlisted finalist in parenting blog category, I didn’t win which I was a little bit disappointed about, but I was very proud to be part of the event. I was lucky enough to meet-up with two fantastic…
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DIY Gift Ideas For Mum That You And Your Kids Can Make Together
Read moreComing up with a creative gift on mother’s day, Christmas, birthdays and other special occasions can sometimes be a challenge, especially when you’ve been together with your partner for several plus years! As a partner and father, you will no doubt want your wife or partner to be appreciated regardless of how long you have…
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Gender Stereotyping Is Alive And Kicking In Disneyland Paris
Read moreThis post may surprise you, but I’m a huge believer in eradicating gender stereotyping, especially with our children. The reason is very simple. As I once wrote my five year old twin girls are definitely a superhero and a princess. Disney, I have decided makes no excuses about the fact that all girls are princesses…
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What Makes A Family Car?
Read moreIf you regularly travel with your family, whether down the road or across the state, then you’re going to want to make sure that you have the most suitable family car. Having a safe and reliable car to transport your family from place to place is a must. What makes this kind of car? A…
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Men And Essential Oils
Read moreWe have moved a long way since it was considered taboo that men shouldn’t spend a great deal of time grooming themselves. In fact, nowadays many men take longer than their partners to make sure they look just right, before maybe an evening out together. Men are now starting use oils in their daily grooming…
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Disney Convert Or Still Disney Grumpy? The Magic of Disney part 1
Read moreI wrote a post a couple of weeks ago saying that Disney was not my ideal holiday and that I preferred to go on a beach all inclusive holiday instead. In the post I asked the question if I was Grumpy about going to Disneyland Paris. Well I have been on my holiday to Disneyland Paris…
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My Twin Girls Are Apparently Getting Married OMG! They Are Five
Read moreSo last Saturday morning about 6.30am I was having a cuddle with my five year old twin girls in our bed. I would like to say that this was unusual that the girls were in our bed, but no it happens every night and come morning time there is always four of us in our…
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Alternative Takes For Wedding Cakes
Read more(Image Source) Everyone wants their wedding day to be one to remember. You have dreams of putting on a show to dazzle your friends and family, solidifying the day in everyone’s memories. But, of course, doing this is much harder than it may sound. You have hundreds of things on your list. And, they will…
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A Guide to Adding Value to Your Home
Read moreImage via There are many reasons for wanting to move house – expanding family, kids moving away from home, wanting to be closer to your parents, or going in search of warmer climates, But there is one question which every homeowner putting their house on the market has to think about: To renovate or not…
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Taking Control Of Infant Emergencies
Read more(Image Source) Being a parent comes with a lot of different challenges and hurdles to overcome. Most new parents find themselves struggling to deal with the new work they have to do when they first have their children. And, of course, this makes sense. Bring a new person into the world was never going to…
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My Place At Home: My Rugby Shed
Read moreWhen you live in a house full of women, you have to find a place somewhere where you can watch rugby. Being a proud Welshman, of course rugby is our national sport, I need my own place, without being constantly asked, “Do we really have to watch this, Dad?” So I had a shed installed…
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How I Was Shown No Compassion
Read moreWith Father’s Day just yesterday it reminded of a sad moment in my life that I think I have lived to regret. In November 2015 I wrote a post called Do I See My Father Before He Dies? I poured my heart and soul out on that post. I wrote it within days of him passing…
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A Brief History Of HP Sauce
Read moreEver since I was a child I have loved HP sauce. In fact I would have it on every meal that gets served up to me by my mum. No meal was complete without it, and now that I am a dad nothing has changed. Let’s be honest Heinz HP Sauce is every dad’s favourite…
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I Have Been A #DadTaxi For 21 Years
Read moreI have often driven behind cars and seen that sign in the back window that says ‘Dads Taxi’ and I usually chuckle to myself, then quickly realise, that’s me! I’m a father of five children, and I dread to think how much I’ve spent over the years ferrying my children to school, clubs and to…
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Your Child’s First Car… What Do You Need To Look Out For?
Read moreThe day that you passed your driving test, remember it? It was like the equivalent of climbing Everest in your shorts, a massive accomplishment! The world has opened up for you, and it’s now time to buy a car. Now, back in the day, it was simple enough to buy an old banger, and that…
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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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The Benefits Of Building Your Own Home
Read moreOne thing I have always dreamt about is building my own house. There are a number of reasons why. My profession and job is as a painter and decorator and I have always prided myself on perfection. I have been very fortunate to have worked in some beautiful homes over the years and quite often…
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Unleash The Hidden Novelist: Encouraging Your Children To Write
Read moreRegardless of age, we all love stories. Hearing them, telling them, being part of them. So, if your child is showing off a stellar imagination and enjoys hearing and telling stories, why not encourage them to write them down? Not only is it hugely beneficial for their learning and development, but it’s a way to…
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