A few weeks ago I saw a post on Facebook asking for dads to give advice to new dads that was going to be published in a new book called The New Dad’s Handbook. To be honest I really forgot all about it and then just a few days ago I was tagged in a post…
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Our trip to see Peppa Pig surprise live show
Read moreOver the last 12 months I have entered into Peppa Pig’s world with my twin girls. It never ceases to amaze me what the appeal of certain children’s characters are, but I have sat down with the girls and watched DVDs with them and they seem to be almost hypnotised by Peppa Pig, and actually…
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Do I see my father before he dies
Read moreIt has been many years since I have seen my father. I know a little bit about his health which apparently has deteriorated in recent times and age is most likely against him. So when I have a few moments to reflect I ask myself a question. Do I attempt to see my Father? It…
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Painting a UPVC front door
Read moreJust recently I was employed to paint a front door which was made of UPVC. The coating that is applied to UPVC doors had over a period of time peeled away and flaked. The first part of this job was to find a paint that would stick and allow an even top coat finish. I…
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LeapFrog Scout’s Build & Discover Tool Box
Read moreAs a dad of three year old twin girls I have always loved LeapFrog toys. Over the years LeapFrog have come up with toys that are both innovative and educational. Their Scout’s Build & Discover Tool Box toy will help your little ones learn lots of new skills. I think this particular toy is very colourful sturdy…
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Brilliant dad feature week 36
Read moreThis weeks Brilliant Dad Feature is Matt. Matt is a dad in Leeds who prefers going out to a fancy posh-nosh restaurant (although sometimes settles for a Burger King) as oppose to necking 10 pints on a night out! He blogs at Fat Dad in Leeds. 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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R and M singing and dancing to the latest songs
Read moreRecently I have noticed the twins dancing to the lastest music which is incredible considering they are not fours years old yet. All of my children love music and my older children grew up listening to Guns ‘n’ Roses, Nirvana and Green Day. They didn’t have a lot of choice because I always had it…
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What makes you a good father
Read moreI believe that situations that happen in your life make you the person you are. My own father left when I was eight years old so consequently I grew up for most of my childhood without a father figure in my life. He left to be with another woman. I’m not judging that. That was…
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Re- decorating a bedroom after 20 years
Read moreI was recently employed to re-decorate a bedroom in a semi detached house in an area on the outskirts of the city. The house is approximately 60 years old. This bedroom had not been decorated in approximately 20 years so it was looking very tired and there had been a water leak to one wall…
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Organising a Christmas Party in Aid of Charity
Read moreLast year my wife and I organised a children’s Christmas party for charity. It was my wife’s idea as she’d lost her mum to Cancer when she was a teenager, but also because our twins were born premature who meant they spent quite a bit of time in special care. With this in mind we…
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WOW Toys Tow Truck Tim Review & Competition!
Read moreMy wife and I are big fans of WOW Toys. Their colourful, super cute, durable and battery free toys are very popular with our three year old twins. I was recently sent one of their Tow Truck Tim toys to review and as always WOW Toys have impressed us yet again! Aimed at children aged…
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How to Brighten Up Your Home this Winter
Read moreAs the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer, we all want to have a warm, cosy home to go back to. There are few things more satisfying than walking through the door, kicking off your shoes, and sinking into a big, comfy chair, with a fire lit and a cup of tea to…
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The History of Strictly Come Dancing
Read moreWould you believe that Strictly Come Dancing is now into its twelfth series? The BBC dancing competition has been such a hit with viewers that it is now a genuine rival for shows like the X-Factor on Saturday and Sunday nights, with the celebrity dancers regularly attracting more viewers than the pop hopefuls. Over the…
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Brilliant dad feature week 35
Read moreMy name is Gerad, I’m 31 years old and have been married to my wife Diane for 8 years. We have a beautiful four and a half year old daughter named Jocelyn Joy Haupt, or JoJo as we call her. I’m the General Manager of our local movie theatre and I’m also a signed…
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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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Wearable Books – Book-O-Beards & Book-O-Masks plus DC SuperheroesOrigami Book Review
Read moreSometimes knowing what to buy children for Christmas can be tough. Factors such as their age, likes, dislikes and not knowing what toys they already have can make gift buying stressful. However, what if you were to get them something unique? Have you heard of wearable books yet? That’s right a book that you can…
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10 things your children can't believe you have experienced
Read moreAs a dad of five children ranging in age from three all the way up to 20, one of the most common things that my older children think is that I couldn’t possibly have gone through some of the things that they have,but of course I have! You get that old line, “You don’t understand…
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The nursery queue
Read moreI take and pick the girls up from nursery twice a week and find it quite amusing at how people behave. The queue is orderly and nobody would dare to jump the queue, everybody stands quietly and most people only talk to their own children. Sometimes people strike up a conversation, but you quickly realise…
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My First Christmas Post
Read moreI know it’s only mid October, but Christmas will be here before we know it! It’s 68 days to go and I really can’t wait! I’m so excited! I love Christmas. It is easily my favourite time of the year. Having five children will always make it special, but unfortunately three of my children are…
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R and M go scaries and fairies school party
Read moreLast night R and M went to their first after school party at the school which started at 5.30pm. The party, although a little early was because Hallowern falls during half term. It was a Halloween party called Scaries and Fairies. R decided to go as Captain Amercia and M went as Elsa from frozen.…
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