Not only was the cult show ‘Sons of Anarchy’ one of the most popular series’ of recent times, it also raised the profile of biking and motorcycling across the globe. In fact, it did much to popularise biking in the modern age, while also reinforcing the innate sense of community that underpins relevant groups and…
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Summer Is Coming! Time To Prepare Your Garden with LOVEThESIGN
Read moreI have always thought that one of the most miserable months of the year is January. It has short days, and it seems forever overcast, with the sun no where in sight. However, even though it’s a cold, dark miserable month, that doesn’t mean you have to be miserable as well. With summer on the…
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Dad Bloggers Of The UK And The World Lets Unite Together
Read moreThe dad bloggers of the UK, and the world are becoming, I have noticed, very united as a group that won’t possibly ever rival mum bloggers. However, we have finally become a force to be reckoned with, and that’s something I have not seen in the three and half years that I have been blogging.…
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This Little One Always Makes Me Smile: My Sunday Photo
Read moreOver the last few weeks, with the health issues I have been having, my mood has at times been all over the place. I have definitely felt quite down at the situation that I am in. Thankfully I have children that never fail to put a smile on my face, and in particular one of…
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Valuable Life Skills To Teach From A Young Age For Any Gender
Read moreAs a parent, you always want to set your children up for their best start in adult life. Over the years you will give out a constant stream of advice and aid to teach some invaluable life lessons – even though half the time your children believe they know better. Although their education will help in…
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7 Excellent Ways To Customise Your Car
Read moreThere are several reasons why you might want to customise your car. You might want it to look unique or distinct. You might want to make a specific statement. You might just want it to be a nicer car to drive. Or you might want to buy something as a gift for someone so that they…
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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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When Should We Expect Children To Become Responsible For Their Actions
Read moreToday’s children and young adults are increasingly not taking responsibility for their actions. You see this so often on TV, social media and in general life. My question is who’s fault is this? For not wanting to cause outrage, it’s us as parents. Many parents teach their children right from wrong from a very early…
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I Think I’m Beginning To Enjoy Not Working
Read moreIt has been about two and a half weeks since I last worked properly due to the health scare that I had which I have written about previously. It’s been quite a stressful time because over the last two weeks, I have done no work. My main activity of the day has been the school…
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Totally Dad Items Only Fathers Buy From A Supermarket
Read moreKids don’t like to be out in public with their parents. Dads, don’t take this personally because mums get the cold shoulder treatment too. However, fathers do come in for unwarranted criticism in the supermarket. One minute you’re in ASDA or Tesco enjoying the delights and the next your teenager is stalking off in a…
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When Parents & Teachers Meet – Another Take on the Parent-Teacher Conference
Read moreMrs. D shares some first-hand advice from a teacher’s perspective in her article “Preparing For the Parent-Teacher Conference” available online at:http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/68592/preparing_for_the_parntteacher_conference.html. It is great to hear an experienced teacher’s perspective on parent-teacher conferences. As a veteran of dozens of the yearly meetings, I’ve certainly formulated my own opinion about how to prepare and navigate the…
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Refreshing Your Bedroom with a New Colour Scheme
Read moreFrom time to time, you may have an urge to make changes to your bedroom. A refreshed look in the bedroom can have an enormous impact on your mood and give you a much-needed boost. This is because your bedroom is your own private quarters and somewhere that you spend a significant amount of time…
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My Twins Are Six Years Old Soon: Party In The House
Read moreMy twin girls are going to be six years old next month, very scary. I always wonder where the time has gone. It goes so quickly. It really doesn’t seem like yesterday that they were born six weeks early and had a spell in special care. 27 days in fact, which at times felt like…
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Growing Your Own Fruit & Veg – a Fun & Rewarding Family Activity
Read moreThere are few better and more rewarding projects to take on at home than growing your own fruit and veg. This brings dozens of benefits and can be a fantastic activity to take on with the kids. Benefits Growing your own fruit and veg can help to lower your grocery bill, encourage healthy eating and…
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Saving Money When Renovating Your Home
Read moreWhen I was growing up, especially in my mid teen years, I had a passion for DIY. I loved it! Being in a single parent home with my mum, there was always to something to improve in our home. When I left school at 16 it was no surprise that I would find an apprenticeship…
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Our New Family Member: My Sunday Photo
Read moreYesterday I wrote a post wondering, if I am a pet sort of a person. Well, it’s been 24 hours since the newest member of our family was brought home from the pet shop. If I’m honest it’s actually growing on me having a family pet. We told our five year old twins on Friday…
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Am I A Pet Sort Of Person? Well I’m About To Find Out!
Read moreGrowing up I didn’t really have pets, in fact the only pet I had was a guinea pig named Georgie, but sadly my mother murdered him and left me traumatised for life when it comes to owning pets. Well possibly not quite that serious! Anyway my guinea pig, Georgie, lived in the garage and if…
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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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3 Rules for Bloggers to Live By
Read moreBlogging is something that we have all grown used to but when you think about it, the process is pretty weird. For lots of people, blogging is about sharing thoughts on their personal lives and families, for others blogging is about sharing tips and tricks or showing expertise and for most, blogging falls somewhere in…
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Daughters Can Be Rad Just Like Their Dad: Asda’s Think Not
Read moreThe definition of RAD generally is awesome, so when I saw a range of clothes at Asda’s the other day, I instantly thought, yes my one twin girl, R, would love these. However, my heart instantly sank, and you may ask why? While some retailers in the high street have now done away with girls…
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Black Clouds Are Filling My Mind
Read moreAfter the events of the last week in relation to my health, and the fact that at one point last Thursday, the severity of my situation really came home to me. Sometimes what happens in life can leave you fragile and vulnerable, and last week has consequently made my mood plummet to a very low…
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