I am not a killjoy, but I have difficulty understanding the ever growing year on year tradition of buying your children’s teachers Christmas presents. This morning I was approached by one of the mother’s at the nursery that R & M attend and I was asked if we had bought the teachers a present for…
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Disney Christmas tree decorations review
Read moreOur girls and their mummy are big Disney fans, and I have to admit that I’m partial to a bit of Disney too! When I was asked to review some Disney Christmas decorations I couldn’t say yes quick enough! We were sent one Tsum, Tsu, Decoration set (£24.99), Frozen Soft Toy Decorations (£18.95), Classic Disney…
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Ty Hafans precious moments campaign. This weeks word is occasion
Read moreFor more information about this campaign click here. To read about my recent visit to Ty Hafan click here. This weeks word is occasion.I suppose you could think I would love the occasion that Manchester United have won the premiership or the champions league and my beloved Wales reaching a major football tournament for the first time…
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#Mysundayphoto R and M making Morph.
Read moreDuring the week my twin girls made the character Morph from plasticine,this was the first time they had used plasticine which they found very easy to use,and they were very pleased with with their very own Morph’s as the photo showed.
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Enjore – Enjoy the score!
Read moreAs a sports fan I’m always on the lookout for places on the internet that can help enhance my sporting experience. Having recently discovered Enjore, I thought I would share them with you too! Enjore is a web platform that manages sports competitions. It’s designed to help tournament organisers to manage sports competitions, from football…
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Hint Hint !! Let's put the Christmas tree up!
Read moreFor about three weeks Christmas decorations have been appearing in our house. When I came home yesterday there was tinsel all over the lounge and tinsel in R and M’s room. I’m not sure who is most excited about Christmas, the girls or my wife. Actually I do it’s the wife! So today the Christmas…
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Brilliant dad feature week 41
Read moreThis week our brilliant dad feature is Richard who is 32 years old, married to his beautiful wife Keighley and they have two children together, Oliver who is two years old and Leo who is eight months old. They live just outside of Southend in the UK with their one year old dog Molly. Richard…
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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. Emily…
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An ageing parent
Read moreMy mother had me late in life so I guess it would seem logical that I would become a major part of her carer regime. As she has got older her health has deteriorated and now she has a number of conditions that will never go away. I don’t always show it, but I do…
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Beginning to look like a nurse
Read moreMy 18 year old daughter is currently at Southampton University studying child nursing. She’s settled well into student life. The other day she sent me a photo in herself in her nurses uniform which had been given out in readiness for her placement starting in January. I am so proud of her and it gave…
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Toddlers and their understanding of life
Read moreThe other day I had an interesting conversation with my three and half year old twins which got me thinking about how their understanding of life is so different to ours. 1. I’m a dad of five children. Three from my first marriage and the twins from my second marriage. My oldest rang me on…
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Ty hafans precious moments campaign this weeks word is inspiring
Read moreFor more information about this campaign click here. To read about my recent visit to Ty Hafan click here. One of the most inspiring things that has happened to me in my life was when our twin girls R and M were born. The twins were born six weeks early by caesarean section because M had…
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Yesterday was my Birthday
Read moreToday is my birthday and it was perfect! I got to see and spend the day with the most important people that matter to me. My wife, who is beautiful, and I love with all my heart and l am so in love with her. She is the rock that my life is built upon…
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Ty Hafan Children’s Hospice: My wonderful visit
Read moreI have been very honoured to be asked to be an ambassador for the Ty Hafans Precious Moments Campaign. A few days ago I was invited to have a tour of Ty Hafan in South Wales which made me feel very privileged. We were met by Bethan, one of the team and offered refreshments before the…
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Ty Hafan's Precious Moments Campaign
Read moreMy wife and I are delighted to share with you the news that we’ve been asked by Ty Hafan to become blogger ambassadors for them. Ty Hafan is one of the UK’s leading paediatric palliative care charities and offers care to children and support for their families, throughout Wales. The work that they do is vitally important…
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5 Improvements that will give your home luxe appeal
Read moreDo you ever find yourself daydreaming about living in a home that’s kitted out with so many mod cons that it feels more like a hotel? Indulgent upgrades needn’t be reserved for penthouse apartments or the super rich. Developments in technology have brought down the cost of improvements that were previously only the reserve of…
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Brilliant Dad Feature Week 40
Read moreThis week the Brilliant Dad Feature is Rusty from the USA. He is 38 years old and has been married for 15 years to Meredith. They have two children, Olivia, 11, and five year old Jackson. Rusty blogs at Rusty Koss. Thank you to Rusty for taking part. 1. Have you always wanted to be a dad?…
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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. Emily…
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Russell Hobbs Deep Digital Fryer
Read moreI was recently sent a Russell Hobbs Digital Deep Fryer to review from ao.com. When I was growing up I only had chips cooked in a deep fryer so I couldn’t wait to cook some to see if they tasted as good as I remember! The digital deep fryer is excellent and very easy to…
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Being prepared for winter driving
Read moreAs winter gets into full swing it’s time to make sure that your car is fully prepared for winter. Something I am sure most of us don’t do. Firstly your car should have all the levels checked such water and oil. In addition to this you’ll need to check the tyre pressures are ok. It’s…
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You Tube Kids App Launch Review
Read moreI grew up without the internet so when it arrived I embraced it with open arms. It’s an amazing invention! I can remember getting my my first desktop computer. It was massive, slow and you’d be lucky if you managed to get a stable connection because it constantly cut off meaning you’d have to start…
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