One of the toughest painting jobs is painting the exterior of a house that has a pebble-dash finish. If you really are into modernising the exterior of your house and have experience in that field, you can start taking orders as a scaffolder. It’s important that preparation is done correctly. All the walls must be…
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My journey to becoming a twin dad
Read moreI can remember the day that my wife did a pregnancy test so clearly. It’s like it was yesterday! Those two little pink lines appeared in a split second and my first thought was of twins! I don’t know why I thought it was twins, but it turns out I was right! Panic set in…
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Bosch IXO Screwdriver Video Review
Read moreThe Bosch IXO screwdriver is a lightweight cordless screwdriver ideal for small jobs around the home and garden. It’s available to purchase on it’s own or with a range of accessories. In this video I’ve used it to make a child’s garden bench. This post includes amazon affiliate links
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Brilliant Dad Feature Week 93
Read moreAfter our festive break we are back with my regular weekly Brilliant Dad Feature. To kick-off 2017 we have the awesome blogger Giles who blogs at the London based dad blog YOU THE DADDY. Giles is a first time dad giving a guy’s perspective on pregnancy, babies and parenthood. You can follow his regular articles…
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Stats and Charts. Really what is the Point?
Read moreI recently read a post by Tim Liew about his decision to leave the Tots 100 index. I would like to say I’m surprised, but I’m not because he is another of the more recognised bloggers to leave this index. All this got me thinking about stats and charts and top 10 lists. First of…
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When to Put Up Your Christmas Decorations
Read moreWell according to my wife’s gospel, it is ok to put up the Christmas decorations on November 26th. This is really strange for me as it’s my birthday on the 29th and I honestly can’t remember ever celebrating my birthday with the house totally decked out in Christmas decorations! Hey, what’s going on! Have you…
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How Far Would You Go To Fulfill your Children’s Christmas lists?(Hatchimals)
Read moreChristmas brings out the child in me. It really is the best time of year, especially if you have small children. Watching them slowly build in excitement actually makes me laugh with joy that they can believe so much in Father Christmas. Writing their Christmas lists, posting them and then telling anybody that will listen…
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Tips For A Family Visit To Sicily
Read moreSicily with Children The Mediterranean island of Sicily is an outstanding place for a family holiday. From water parks to climbing the smouldering Mt. Etna, there are enough activities to keep your children busy for a week. The easiest way to find Sicily on a map is to think of it as the ball the…
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Is School Changing My Twins.
Read moreMy four year old twins have now been back in school two weeks. Since their half term break it has been a fascinating few weeks because there is a change happening that I didn’t expect. The girls confidence is growing at an alarming rate. No longer do they stay holding hands with mummy and daddy…
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Reflecting On My Father’s Passing a Year On
Read moreAll my life I have had an emotional curtain around me to protect me from hurt and emotions. The last year has enlightened me as to why I was hurt by my biological fathers general behaviour to me as if I didn’t exist. That I was invisible. It’s approximately a year since my father passed…
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Job Hunting In the UK: Tips & Advice For Parents
Read moreThere are many difficulties that individuals have to face while trying to find a job in 2016. As a parent, those difficulties are even further enhanced, especially if you have taken a career break. However, don’t despair, as that perfect job is out there with your name on it. Below we share some tips and…
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I Have Been a Lazy Daddy
Read moreWe live in the ever increasing technological super highway world, and I have been a bad daddy to my four year old twins, R and M. Over the last four weeks I have had a health scare. In fact I have been to the doctors this year more times than I have in my entire…
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Don’t Let Your DIY Waste Materials Pile Up
Read moreHave you ever undertaken a DIY project which has created more mess and leftover materials than you were expecting? Sometimes this come from buying too much material or generating more waste than expected when stipping a house or room out. All of this material needs to go somewhere, so it is vital to plan ahead…
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Life’s Not A Rehearsal
Read moreAbout four weeks ago I started to feel unwell and I was sure it was a water infection. I’ve suffered from this about four times already this year. I’m not sure why I’m so prone to them, but unfortunately I am. On this particular occasion it was strange because I was getting a lot of…
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My Sunday Photo
Read moreHere a picture of my four year old twin girls and myself at bonfire night last Saturday. What I love about the photo is it is such a happy photo.
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Santa Please Stop Here Canvas Review
Read moreOne Christmas tradition that all of my five children have always loved doing is putting up the Santa please stop here sign. Even my eldest at 21 years of age still believes and has to make sure it’s put up, haha! Recently I was sent the most unique and very cool Santa please stop here…
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When is a Blog no longer a Blog
Read moreThis is a question I have asked myself many times in the last six months. A blog by definition is an online diary of one person’s views or ramblings on a subject of their choice which of course could be parenting, cooking, beauty or indeed any subject they wish to choose to write about and…
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Is respect a given or do you have earn it?
Read moreThis is an age old question and not one that I actually understand. Growing up I always heard respect your elders. Why’s that then? Because they are old, have lived longer etc so it’s their right to have my respect? No! I will explain my thinking on this and please remember it’s just my personal…
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Guns and Children
Read moreOn channel 4 the other night I watched a programme called the gun shop which was made by the documentary team, Cutting Edge. The show was all about a gun shop in a town in Michigan and it showed the type of customers that walk through the door to purchased guns of all kinds. This…
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Bonfire Night
Read moreI have to admit I have always been anti-fireworks and have always avoided going to firework displays. The reason is simple, as a child I saw a couple of friends get injured by fireworks. In fact one of them had life changing injuries so consequently I have always felt fireworks are simply dangerous and not…
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Taking A Moment and Reflecting On What I Created (Family)
Read moreBeing a dad of five children I hope I don’t miss any part of their lives, but the reality is, I will. I am great believer in karma and that good will always overcome bad, and with me life could have dealt me a better deal, especially my childhood, but out of the bad came…
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