The summer holidays are looming, and every parent wants to make sure that the holidays are packed with fun, rather than worrying about illnesses or emergencies. Of course, it’s not always possible to avoid accidents, and you never know when illness will strike, but there are some steps you can take to try and keep…
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Home Improvements That Are Trending in 2017
Read moreEvery year there are trends that are must haves in every home and our home is no different, so I thought I would list some home improvement trends I have noticed this year so far. Home improvement is a really good way to increase the value of your home, and also give your home your…
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Brilliant Dad Feature Week 118
Read moreThis week our brilliant dad feature is Michael who blogs at This real life Dad. He is Dad to two children, a girl and a boy, Alba, who is two years old and Arran who is nearly six months. He is a husband to his beautiful wife, Ruth. He has only just started blogging recently…
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Our Day Trip To The Seaside
Read moreSo far this summer the weather has been very good in comparison to our usual British summer. We normally have two weeks of sun, then it rains for two months solid. Haha! But hey, that’s the UK! Last Saturday we decided to go to a local beach about a 20 minute drive away from home.…
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Grooming Yourself For A Wedding
Read moreWedding’s happen, and you’re bound to be part of one at some point. You could be the lucky groom, the charming best man, or one of a set of groomsmen. No matter the role, you’re still going to have to get suited and booted for the wedding – especially so if you’re center stage during…
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Whatever Happens Never Forget My Beautiful Children You Complete Me
Read moreWhen I first started blogging I never had any idea where it would it go or even if I would still be blogging nearly three years later. Well I am, much to my own amazement more than anybody’s! I never had a plan about what I would write about, but essentially it would be heavily…
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Set Up Your Bedroom For The Best Night’s Sleep You Ever Had
Read moreCan you remember that feeling you used to have as a kid when you woke up completely refreshed and ready to start the day? That may seem like a very long time ago! Sadly, as an adult, you may suffer from problems with sleeping. You may have trouble dropping off in the first place or…
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5 Cool Birthday Presents for an 18 Year Old
Read moreBuying gifts, including birthday presents for your 18 years old is, understandably, a daunting task; teens are arguably the hardest to shop for. You could spend hours looking online for an awesome gifts website. This is because at this age, your once little kid is finally transitioning into an adult. Your gift should by no means…
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Mothers/Fathers Day And Schools
Read moreSo Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are over for another year, and in some ways I’m thinking thank goodness for that. Since Father’s Day something has been really niggling away at me. My five year old twin girls didn’t make a card in school for me. I found this really surprising, and will explain why.…
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My Sunday Photo
Read moreMy Sunday photo this week is our day trip to the seaside, with my five year old twin girls R and M. We arrived early and stayed all day and had just the most perfect day. What I love about this photo is the way M is kicking her leg up, so cute always posing…
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School Trips: My Fears
Read moreI was prompted to write this post when I heard on the news today of a school mini-bus having an accident with a lorry and unfortunately a fourteen year old schoolgirl died with a number of injuries. I know this is rare and thankfully it doesn’t happen often, but it’s my greatest fear about school…
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Six Super DIY Tips To Get The Kids Interested In Gardening
Read moreWhether your little one is a princess or a superhero, getting them out in the garden for some fresh air and exercise can be a very healthy activity. But how can you encourage an interest in gardening and growing things in you kids? Well, the trick is to make things as fun as possible, so…
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My Five Year Old Twins: Oh! The Arguments
Read moreIn the last month or so I have noticed a change in my five year old twins, which at times is wonderful, beautiful and fills me with so much pride that they are my daughters. Then there are times where I could happily sell them on eBay! I’m only joking, haha! Or am I? You…
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The Art Of Finding A Safe Car
Read moreImage The topic of safety is never far from your mind when you think about your children, especially as far as driving is concerned. Car safety will always be one of those eternally debated topics, and yet there are people who text while driving, or continually put their lives in danger by being maniacs on…
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Our Five Year Old Twins: Our Mini Me’s
Read moreRegular readers of my blog will know that I have five children and of those children I have five year old twins. Watching twins is without question fascinating and at times bewildering,. It’s almost as if they have their own world and then they join our world. There is one thing that has really become…
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Home Essentials for Anyone Interested in DIY
Read moreImage Source When you read DIY blogs, there’s a whole wealth of information at your feet. But many assume that you already know the basics. This can make things difficult for beginners who are just starting out and testing the waters of home improvement. Everyone has to start somewhere and there’s not much out there…
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Bedtime Stories with My Twins & Lost My Name Book Review (Kingdom Of You)
Read moreThere is always a special time of the day for me and that is bedtime with my five year old twin girls. It’s that quiet time, cuddles and a bedtime story. What particularly makes my bedtime story special is actually having twins. I get to sit on the bed with R and M cuddled up…
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My Sunday Photo
Read moreMy Sunday photo today is my five year old twin girls on a ride yesterday, at our local village festival. It was a beautiful sunny day and I thought my five year old twins looked super cool on the teacup ride, not quite the same as Disneyland Paris, but loads of fun was had all…
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Light Up Your Garden This Summer
Read moreWith summer now in full swing, it’s time to turn our attention to the outdoor space in our homes. One of the loveliest things about living in the UK is during summer time we have long light evenings and it stays warm even after the sun has set. So sitting out in the garden enjoying…
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It’s My Mum’s Birthday Today
Read moreMy mum will be 89 years old today. Quite an achievement to say the least. A very long life that I would have to say has been interesting and lively, but most importantly she has lived life to the full. At 89 years of age she is in reasonable health, although sadly house bound nowadays.…
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Crafting The Garden Refuge You And Your Family Deserve
Read moreFlickr As DIY Dads, it’s tempting to improve our houses in any way we can deem appropriate. DIY is addictive once you become well versed in it, and it’s hard to not lend that creative eye to every avenue of the home space you have. You might have purchased a new home, and can see…
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