I was recently away on a short break in West Wales with my family and what with it being summer there were many families there on their summer holiday. What I noticed was I think quite alarming for our children. This of course may not be a problem for a lot of parents, but I…
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My Sunday Photo
Read moreMy photo this Sunday is my wife and our five year old twin girls. After my wife having to work four late shifts, and missing out on the girls bedtime. Friday was a special day as my wife and girls went to a local farm for the day and this photo for me shows how…
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Preserving Your Old B/W Photos With Vintage Photo Lab
Read moreI recently wrote a post about how I was once a part of a happy family of five. This all came about because I was asked by Vintage Photo Lab to try out their service of saving old black and white photos to disk, online or a USB stick. The first thing I had to…
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My Five Year Old Twins Bedtime Routine: That We Started
Read moreThe other day I read an outstanding post from Tom who blogs at The Unlikely Dad about how his little boy has gone from being a brilliant sleeper to him having to lay down with his son at bedtime to go to sleep. His little boy is three years old. You can read it here.…
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Brilliant Dad Feature Week 120
Read moreThis week the Brilliant dad feature is Luis who blogs at Single Daddy Daycare. He is a 33 year old single co-parent with two children who are six and four years old. Outside of blogging, he works in healthcare as an account manager for a private medical insurance firm. In his spare time, he enjoys…
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That’s It: My Five Year Old Twins 1st Year Of School Is Finished
Read moreA school year goes by very quickly, and the changes in my five year old twin girls has been incredible. Sadly they have grown up so much. Of course nobody can stop time. It flows by in a constant way. Just as they are getting older of course I am as well. The year started…
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Running Your Own Business Advantages/Disadvantages
Read moreI have been running my own painting and decorating business for about 20 years now. I have never regretted starting out on my own, but that is not to say that it's been plain sailing all the way. Image source It was very tough in the beginning and of course the internet was not what it is…
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Brilliant Dad Feature Week 119
Read moreThis week our brilliant dad feature is Alan. He is co-owner of a sign making business in Newcastle upon Tyne. He is married to his wife Catherine and they have been married for 12 years now. They have added two beautiful girls to their family, Imogen and Abigail. They are 9 and 6 years old…
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Fathers/Mothers: Who bonds Easiest With New Baby?
Read moreI have often wondered if mothers have a huge advantage when it comes to bonding with a new baby. In my own experience I believe they have a massive advantage because a mothers bonding with a baby starts when they see that positive pregnancy test. Whereas for a dad, yes, I was excited at seeing…
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Letting Out Your Home: Know Your Responsibilities
Read moreImage by Pixabay For a variety of reasons, homeowners often find themselves having to let out their property to a private tenant. Maybe you’re relocating for a while due to a work commitment, or perhaps your home has been on the market for some time and it doesn’t appear to be shifting despite the fact…
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Can You Inherit Depression, Alcoholism?
Read moreWhen I was a teenager from about the age of 15 most likely into my late twenties I was angry. I didn’t like my life. I didn’t like the cards that life had dealt me. I had the biggest chip you could imagine on not one shoulder, but both of them. Looking back, it’s rather…
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My Daughter E Is Going To Uganda As Part Of Her University Course
Read moreMy nearly 20 year old daughter is coming to the end of her second year in university of a three year course in child nursing, and she is doing incredibly well even if I say so myself. Her grades have gone up significantly since the end of her first year which makes me very proud…
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Keeping Your Kids Healthy During The Holidays
Read moreThe summer holidays are looming, and every parent wants to make sure that the holidays are packed with fun, rather than worrying about illnesses or emergencies. Of course, it’s not always possible to avoid accidents, and you never know when illness will strike, but there are some steps you can take to try and keep…
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Brilliant Dad Feature Week 118
Read moreThis week our brilliant dad feature is Michael who blogs at This real life Dad. He is Dad to two children, a girl and a boy, Alba, who is two years old and Arran who is nearly six months. He is a husband to his beautiful wife, Ruth. He has only just started blogging recently…
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Our Day Trip To The Seaside
Read moreSo far this summer the weather has been very good in comparison to our usual British summer. We normally have two weeks of sun, then it rains for two months solid. Haha! But hey, that’s the UK! Last Saturday we decided to go to a local beach about a 20 minute drive away from home.…
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Set Up Your Bedroom For The Best Night’s Sleep You Ever Had
Read moreCan you remember that feeling you used to have as a kid when you woke up completely refreshed and ready to start the day? That may seem like a very long time ago! Sadly, as an adult, you may suffer from problems with sleeping. You may have trouble dropping off in the first place or…
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School Trips: My Fears
Read moreI was prompted to write this post when I heard on the news today of a school mini-bus having an accident with a lorry and unfortunately a fourteen year old schoolgirl died with a number of injuries. I know this is rare and thankfully it doesn’t happen often, but it’s my greatest fear about school…
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Brilliant Dad Feature Week 117
Read moreThis week our brilliant dad feature is Dan. He is 29 years old and lives in Kent UK. He is married to Poppy and a father to two children, Taormina who is two years old and Wolfie who is six months old . He says they love animals, travelling and are a vegan family. He…
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Successful Blogs Have These Things In Common
Read moreWhile you might originally start your blog as a bit of a hobby, it’s easy to want to send it into stardom further down the line. After all, your blog could potentially make you a living if you do things right. However, there are some things you should change about your blog if you want…
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Blogging Blunders That Could Cost You Dearly
Read moreCredit: Pixabay Blogging is certainly an attractive prospect for creatives with something to say. The versatility it offers gives you the chance to start small before turning the side project into a full-time career. This, combined with the potential rewards, are far too grand to ignore. However, if you’re going to get involved in this…
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It’s My Mum’s Birthday Today
Read moreMy mum will be 89 years old today. Quite an achievement to say the least. A very long life that I would have to say has been interesting and lively, but most importantly she has lived life to the full. At 89 years of age she is in reasonable health, although sadly house bound nowadays.…
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