I have come to believe that our home is a magical place, or at least that’s what I have been convinced of. Why do I think it is magic? First of all there are four year old twins living here. The girls have an innocence and naivety about the real world which is something to…
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Conversations with my four year olds: Gender Stereotyping
Read moreAfter having a conversation with my four year old twins the other day about what they wanted to be when they were older, it got me thinking. It got me to thinking that they have no idea about gender sterotyping in society, but the reality is it’s alive and kicking. My hope and dream…
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Men’s Health Week with Tena Men
Read moreThere are a number of things that men would rather simply not talk about, and certain health matters are top of that list. More often than not men don’t visit their GP and would rather keep health issues to themselves. Many men don’t even get a regular health check. Men’s health week is 13th -19th…
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Father's Day
Read moreCelebrating Father’s Day is always special for me. This year was made all the more special for me. My wife and five children made a book of photos with messages from all my children. It instantly reduced me to an emotional wreck and the tears started to flow! My blog is ultimately about my family…
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My Sunday Photo
Read moreThis week my Sunday photo was a very easy choice. My four year old twins were taking pictures of me with their mummy’s camera and my wife said let’s take one of the three of you. I never seem to have many photographs with the girls on my own and my wife took this. I…
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Cleaning the car with Twins
Read moreI have recently teamed up with Halfords and they very kindly sent me turtle wax cleaning products for the car. So I thought what better way than to get my four year old twin girls to give their daddy a treat and help me wash the car. I have picked five Turtle Wax products to review and…
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Me and Fathers Day
Read moreFather’s Day is the one day in the year where I am centre of attention, which if I’m honest makes me uncomfortable. I have always been the type of person that likes to stand in the shadows. As regular readers of my blog probably know I have five children so Father’s Day is always special,…
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Painting and Decorating in Summer
Read moreI have been a painter/decorator for approximately 20 years and summertime is time is when I’m normally outside doing exterior painting. Spot me on the ladder! This is me about 30 feet up a ladder. One of the problems in the UK is the weather. We don’t get wall to wall sunshine. After all it’s…
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Binky Linky
Read more****NO BUSINESSES**** Please link up a blog post, not your home page Please only link up one post – additional links will be deleted This linky is your chance to link up your favourite post of the week. It’s a great way to find new blogs to read and to raise your blogs profile. I’m…
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Brilliant dad feature week 67
Read moreThis week our brilliant dad feature is Harry. He lives near Bristol and is a first time dad to a toddler. Harry vlogs and blogs about it to try and make sense of it all. He has been blogging on and off since 2013, but recently took the decision to take a part time job so…
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Aldi Dad Lab
Read moreAldi have recently launched their ‘Dad Lab’ for Father’s Day and have sent me some products from their range to review. I received: Three summer sauces (Jalapeño Pepper Relish, British Blue Cheese Dressing, Bloody Mary Ketchup) A mug and ceramic travel mug Whisky Sports Car Construction Kit & Quiz Book I love the designs of…
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PhotoBox Father’s Day Challenge & Competition
Read moreMy wife loves to take photos of our twin girls, and she loves for me to take pictures of her with our twin girls. Photographing funny or special moments is a great way to cherish memories. The thing is though with me being the one taking the photos, that often means I don’t appear in…
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Parenthood
Read moreWhen I became a parent for the first time it was awesome, but then the reality of being responsible in every possible way for this defenceless little human being just blew my mind away. The truth of the matter is that no matter how old you are this moment in your life will ultimately define…
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Mister Maker Bumper Craft Box & Make a Face Sticker Book Review
Read moreOur twin girls love craft activities. It’s probably something to do with all the mess and glue! When Mothercare got in touch with me about reviewing some items from their range I headed straight to the craft section and chose to review a Mister Maker Bumper Craft Box (£20) and two Melissa and Doug Sticker…
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A Football Feast with Iceland #PowerofFrozen
Read moreThe 2016 UEFA European Championship has officially kicked off! After watching the colourful and musical opening ceremony I’m well and truly in the football season mood! I’ve teamed up with Iceland on their #PowerofFrozen campaign to create a truly delicious, yet convenient and cost effective football feast. This year Iceland are sponsoring the Iceland Euro…
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My Sunday Photo
Read moreSo my wife has fallen in love with a another. Thankfully for me it’s not another man it’s her new Singer sewing machine! I have written recently on my blog about her growing obsession with sewing. It was time for the unpacking of the new sewing machine which took place last night and as you…
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Date Night
Read moreOur twins girls are now just over four years old and I can count on one hand how many times we have been out together as a couple, and amazing as it seems we haven’t been out for an evening once. Unfortunately our network of family as babysitters is non-existent, so the opportunity to have…
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Binky Linky
Read more****NO BUSINESSES**** Please link up a blog post, not your home page Please only link up one post – additional links will be deleted This linky is your chance to link up your favourite post of the week. It’s a great way to find new blogs to read and to raise your blogs profile. I’m…
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Euro 2016 Welsh and Proud
Read moreEuro 2016 starts today and the first kick off isn’t far away. This particular tournament is very special for me. For the first time in my lifetime Wales are competing in a major tournament, and for Wales to reach the finals is in itself an amazing achievement, especially when you consider the size of our…
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Summer Road Trips
Read moreNow that summer is in full swing my wife and I like to plan our weekends away, as well as some days with the kids. After all we live in the UK and summer is gone before you know it so you have to make the most of the sunny weather as soon as it…
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Brilliant dad feature week 66
Read moreThis week our brilliant dad feature is David from the UK. He is a 36 year old dad of two beautiful, but crazy critters (Jesse, aged 2 and Amelie, just 6 months). His plus one, partner in crime and love of his life in all of this is Natalie. They have been together for 20…
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