The Brilliant Dad Feature has returned! It will be a fortnightly feature now whereas before it used to be a weekly feature. Many dads have asked me if I was going to ever do it again and so by demand here we go. It’s back! First up is one of my absolutely favourite bloggers. It’s…
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Why Do Kids Become Weapons: When Relationship’s Go Wrong
Read moreDivorce in the world today is forever on the increase. There are probably a number of reasons why it’s on the rise. The pressures of life are far greater than ever before with work and money worries, which also seem to be greater today than ever before. Generally speaking the pressures of life and relationships…
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How to Combat Draught in Your Home Extension
Read moreIt can be a great idea to build an extension to your home. This is one way to increase the amount of living space you have, which is especially useful if you have a growing family. It’s also a means of increasing your property’s value. But how do you make sure your new room is…
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School Class Assembly
Read moreLast Friday my six year old twin girls had their family school class assembly. This is their third class assembly since they started at primary school. Looking back at previous assemblies in nursery and reception, I vividly remember the girls looking like rabbits caught in the headlights of an oncoming car, very nervous and and…
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The Pros and Cons of Using an Online Estate Agent
Read moreWhen you decide it’s time to sell your family home, you can face uncertainty and worry. As well as trying to make your property look more appealing to buyers, you have the added stress of finding your new home, and trying to ensure that the move has as little effect on your children as possible.…
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Boys Don’t Cry. They Do!
Read moreWe live in a world where we are constantly told that boys/men are now more in touch with their emotions, show their emotions more and are happy to cry in public. For me the truth is yes that may be the case in a small percentage of men, but whenever I see a magazine, something…
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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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I Don’t Sugar Coat Life With My Kids
Read moreIt’s so easy to allow your children to grow up in a bubble, but it can be a big mistake in my opinion. I believe we are simply not preparing our children for some of the harsh realities of life, and let’s be honest, life can be harsh and difficult to cope with at times.…
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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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Tips For Staying Safe On The Road In ❄️
Read moreThere are many simple precautions that can be followed to reduce the risk of harm when travelling in adverse weather. Staying safe on the roads in winter is necessary for all road-users, including drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. More accidents occur during winter months (October-December), if you do believe that you have been harmed due to…
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That Friday Linky
Read moreIt’s Friday again, which means it’s That Friday Linky time again! Please have a quick read of the info below and join in! As always we ask that you link up your favourite post of the week. Please don’t link up your entire blog, just one specific post that you’d like to share with us all.…
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What have you given up for lent?
Read moreLent is something that happens every year and it lasts 40 days. This year it started on February 14th and will end on March 29th. It always starts on Ash Wednesday and finishes on Holy Saturday over the Easter period. The idea of Lent is for Christians to reflect. It’s also a time of repentance,…
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Tips For Removing A Radiator When Decorating
Read moreOver the years I have often been asked to remove radiators before decorating. As such this is now second nature to me, but there was a time when I first became self-employed as a painter and decorator that I didn’t quite know what I was doing. On one such occasion many years ago I was decorating…
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Ways you are Cutting your Life Short (Without Even Knowing it)
Read moreIf you are worried that you are not living your life to the full or if you know that you just don’t make the effort to look after yourself and you want to do something about this then it is more than possible for you to make the change. You could extend your life by…
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All You Need to Know About Buying a Road Legal Quad
Read moreOften called a 4-wheel motorcycle, the quad is used for both recreational and work purposes, with many farmers taking advantage of the clever design that allows them to carry out many tasks that would otherwise be very difficult. The vehicle’s design would be different for a working machine, as it needs to be able to…
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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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It’s Time To Help With The Environment: Electric Cars
Read moreRegular readers of my blog will know I’m a father of five children. My biggest concern for them is how previous generations have messed up our environment. Although I don’t blame them. I’m sure they didn’t do it intentionally, they simply didn’t have the information that we have today. One change I am now seriously…
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First Teeth: My Sunday Photo
Read moreMy twin girls turned six years old last month and one of them has finally lost one of their first teeth. Considering they have around 20 teeth each, making 40 teeth altogether, I’m surprised it didn’t happen sooner. So the other day while we were on a visit to my mums house, the girls nana,…
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Addictive Personality
Read moreThe addictive personality is a difficult one to work out. Why are some people more prone to it than others? My own personality has always been very addictive and through my life I have had this confirmed on many occasions. My earliest memories of having an addictive personality was when I was about 13 years…
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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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That Friday Linky
Read moreIt’s Friday again, which means it’s That Friday Linky time again! Please have a quick read of the info below and join in! As always we ask that you link up your favourite post of the week. Please don’t link up your entire blog, just one specific post that you’d like to share with us all.…
Number 3 UK Dad Blogger 2020
Finalist Online Influencer Awards 2019 Vuelio
Number 10 Parenting Blog UK 2019 (Vuelio)
Number 4 on Vuelio’s 2019 list of Top 10 UK Daddy Bloggers
Working Dad Of The Year Winner 2018
Finalist Vuelio Blog Awards 2018 – Daddy Blog Category
Number 4 on Vuelio’s 2018 list of Top 10 UK Daddy Bloggers
Number 10 on Vuelio’s 2018 list of Top 10 UK Parent Bloggers
Number 2 on Vuelio’s 2017 list of Top 10 UK Daddy Bloggers
Number 8 on Vuelio’s 2017 list of Top 10 UK Parent Bloggers
Number 10 on Vuelio’s 2016 list of Top 10 UK Daddy Bloggers
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