On day two when I looked outside the window, I was disappointed that the weather was not the best. There were dark clouds in the sky and heavy rain forecast for lunchtime. Still we had wet weather coats and leggings and we were determined not to let the weather dampen our day. First up for…
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Our Holiday To Disneyland Paris 2018 Day 1
Read moreWe have recently returned from our annual holiday and for the second year in a row we decided to go to Disneyland Paris. The difference this year is that we decided to stay for seven days against just four days last year. One of the main reasons for that was hopefully it wouldn’t be too…
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Video Special: I find out what bad driving habits I’ve passed down to my daughter with Ageas #ad
Read moreI have always thought that I was a good driver. Maybe not the best in the world, but I consider myself to be safe and aware of any potential dangers on the road. I have always tried to observe and have full concentration whilst driving, but I recently found out how wrong I was! When…
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School Sport Tours
Read moreWhen you are the father of five children, the one thing that usually ends up costing you is school trips. The day trips are always there, but as your children enter high school nowadays the options to go on organised school sport tours is most definitely a very important part of school life. All three…
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Safe Remedies to Help Your Child Feel Better and Sleep Soundly
Read moreYou want your child to get the most out of their rest time in bed because you’re a good parent and good parents think like that. Sleep can be taken for granted at times, but we must never let it fall down the pecking order because it plays such a pivotal role that you simply can’t function…
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Do Dads Really Care About Father’s Day: Absolutely!
Read moreHow often have you heard people say I have got to buy a present for my dad, but I have absolutely no idea what to get him, or, my dad is impossible to buy presents for etc. I have to imagine my own children have said this numerous times. This Father’s Day I have teamed…
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Guest Post From Lewis Brown Who Writes Adventure Brown
Read moreFirst up in my guest posts this week is Lewis who writes the brilliant Adventure Brown Blog. Lewis is easily one of my favourite dad bloggers. This post is brutally honest about how he has suffered from depression, and in particular when he found out his partner was pregnant with their first child. It’s a…
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Disneyland Paris Here We Come!
Read moreWe’re going to Disneyland Paris, and I seriously cannot wait! It’s just over a year since we last went and from the moment I left, I couldn’t wait to go back! Last year we went for 4/5 days, and this year we are going for 7/8 days. The main reason why we are going for…
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My Father Well Theirs A story!
Read moreWith Father’s Day just a few weeks away my thoughts always turn to my own father and the many missed opportunities to celebrate Father’s Day With my own father. It’s coming up to three years since he passed away and I was which I now consider lucky to see him the day before he passed…
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The Modern Tradesperson: Are They Your #LocalHeroes
Read moreIn the past, tradespeople were seen in a certain light, whether you were a plumber, electrician or a painter and decorator. The stereotypical idea was that tradespeople could only talk of limited subjects such as sports, the latest football news, or talk about the latest cars and how fast they will go, and of course…
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Darth Vader Is Coming For You: My Sunday Photo
Read moreThis week my Sunday Photo is Darth Vader appearing from behind a wall to put the fear of god into anybody walking by. Thankfully I was on hand to capture the moment on my trusted iPhone X, otherwise who would have believed that Darth Vader had landed on earth and was living a normal life…
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Making Your Dad Feel Special This Father’s Day With Vitabiotics WellMan
Read moreAs a father of five children I have been fortunate to have been spoilt for many years as a dad, and if I’m honest, I love it! With children aged 22, 20, 19 and six year twin girls, every Father’s Day is special. Over the years they have reduced me to tears, happy tears I…
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Why Do We Shame Parents All the Time?
Read moreParent shaming seems to be the one on everybody’s lips at the moment. It’s strange that all of a sudden it is a hot topic, but truth be told parent shaming has been going on for years. However now we have social media which has a wonderful habit of making parents feel like they are…
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I’ve Stopped Worrying What People Think Of Me!
Read moreWith getting older there are some very negative aspects like not having the energy of a 20 year old, or feeling you can conquer anything because you are fearless. Sadly as you get older the body doesn’t quite do what it used to, and yes I now see the danger in situations that brings out…
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My 6 Year Old Twin Girls First Visit To The Circus
Read moreYesterday we took our six year old twin girls to the circus. Somewhere they haven’t been before, and if I’m honest, it’s many a year since I have been to the circus. The last time I went to the circus, there was quite a selection of animals, but it appears those days have gone. Nowadays…
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I Miss Being An Expectant Dad
Read moreThe other day I was speaking to a friend on social media and they said they had sent a link to my blog to someone who had just become a father for the first time. I’m not sure why because I’m not sure I would have any useful advice or information about being a dad.…
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A Fun Day At West Midlands Safari Park: Ice Age
Read moreOne of the biggest highlights of our year is our annual visit to West Midlands Safari Park. It is slowly becoming a family tradition! This is actually our fifth visit in four years. It really is a special day out. Our six year twin girls always get very excited to know that we are going…
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An Interview With Dave Hornby Who Writes The DADventurer
Read moreThis is my sixth interview with pro-bloggers and this week I’m super proud and honoured to be able to interview Dave, the man behind The DADventurer. Dave writes about his adventures of being a stay-at-home dad to his three and a half year old daughter (L) and 2 month old son (‘Beetle’). With appearances from…
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Oh No! A Bear Is Eating Me: My Sunday Photo
Read moreYesterday we went on a day trip to West Midlands Safari Park where they have a new feature called Ice Age. Whilst walking through the exhibit, we came across this very angry bear, so I did what any loving parent and husband would do. I fought the bear to allow my children and wife enough…
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Your Children’s Health
Read moreOne the biggest worries and fears that I have as a parent is my children’s health. If I am really honest with myself, one of the most testing times as a parent is when one of my children is unwell. After being a dad for 22 years you would think that I’d have got used…
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The Worry Of Going On Holiday In Our Very Troubled World
Read moreIn about four weeks time we will be going to Disneyland Paris, and if I’m honest it’s a worry to me when you travel abroad on holidays. The world is such a troubled place nowadays with conflicts that seem to be happening in every corner of the globe. A few weeks ago when America decided…
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