It’s been seven years since I started blogging. During those last seven years so much has changed. When I made the decision to start a blog it was actually born out of boredom. I had an accident at work. I fell from a ladder one day doing my job as a painter and decorator and…
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The Highs and Lows of Your Parents Retiring From Work
Read moreAs your parents get older they may well be approaching retirement soon. This can be both happy and sad for you and the rest of your family. Although you will be pleased to have them around more often, it is also a sign that you are becoming more and more responsible too. Although this is…
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Read moreI have been a painter and decorator for over twenty years and over those twenty years I have turned my hand to many other jobs for my customers. This could could be putting up a curtain rail or putting a handrail up in a bathroom to hanging new doors. Of course to do these different…
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[AD]Creating A Work Environment From Home
Read moreIntroductionNowadays many people prefer working from home instead of going to the office. Some people believe productivity is affected when working from home, but others believe more work is done and faster. The work environment of an employee greatly influences the efficiency and quality of an individual. It is with no surprise that Job interviewers…
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[ad] Easy Ways To Bust Gender Stereotypes At Home
Read moreGender stereotyping is everywhere. We see it in the workplace, where men and women still fall into the same job roles. We see it in children’s storybooks, where women are still the caregivers and mengo off to work. And we might even see it within people’s homes, where a mum might say “a woman’s work is never…
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[ad] The Perils Of Parenting: How To Help Your Kids Become Safe Drivers
Read moreThere are few things more terrifying for parents than their teenagers starting to drive. That first lesson marks the start of watching out of the window with bated breath and devoting far too much time to awaiting news of a safe arrival. If you’re preparing for life with a learner in your midst, here are…
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[ad] 10 Top Tips For Surviving the Divorce Process
Read moreFinding the divorce process to be a difficult and emotional task? For my top tips on surviving a divorce, both mentally and physically, read on… For some, the divorce process can be trying matter. Especially for the unwilling divorcees who may still be in love with their partner, this can be heart-breaking. Whether you’re at…
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It Seems Such An Effort For People To Be Kind In Today’s World
Read moreA percentage of people in our world today have evolved into a grab all and not give their fellow human beings a thought of how their actions could be making somebody unhappy. This selfish behaviour is now so out of control that I personally worry about how our children are going to behave as they…
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How to Help Prepare Your Child for Life at College
Read moreIt may only seem like five minutes since your kid took their first steps, uttered their first words, and started school. It turns out that all those well-worn parenting clichés were, in fact, true — all of them. Kids do grow up too fast, they really aren’t babies for very long, and parenting teenagers may…
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[ad] Lessons We Need to Teach Our Kids
Read moreWe all hope and wish that our kids will go on to live out their lives happy, healthy and fulfilled. But many of us fail to teach our kids the incredibly important lessons needed to achieve this type of life. Being happy, healthy, fulfilled and ultimately leading a “successful” life takes a lot of learning,…
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[ad] The 4 Benefits To Having A Water Feature Inside Your Home
Read moreI wrote an article about unique living room ideas and mentioned a water feature as being one of them. Since then, I’ve decided to expand on that and talk about some of the reasons why it is such a good idea aside from just being unique. Sure, you’ll have quite the conversation starter when you…
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[ad] Getting Help With Your Mental And Physical Health
Read moreIn todays world with all of its pressures and how fast the world moves, people in general are under undue stress and the strains on everyday life can be become all very hard to deal with. Many of us have at different times during our lives suffered from many different issues with our mental health…
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[ad] 5 Easy Ways to Start Protecting Your Family’s Future
Read moreAs a busy, active father, you want what’s best for your family. Unfortunately, things happen and it can sometimes be difficult to have the extra money to pay for emergency expenses and other necessary bills. In order to protect your assets as well as your family’s financial stability, it is time for you to make…
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[ad] Tips for Single Parents Who Want to go Back to School
Read moreHigher education programs are really hard to get through, add a child or two into the mix and suddenly things are twice as hard. In general, about 1 out of every 4 undergraduate students has at least one child dependent on them with about half of them being single parents. This can bring up a…
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Is Putting A Tracker On Your Child’s Phone An Invasion Of Their Privacy?
Read moreThe mobile phone or smart phone is now well and truly a part of modern society. There is no doubt that the benefits of a smart phone completely outweigh the disadvantages. However, a couple of difficult questions I have been asking myself recently are: what age should children have a smart phone? Should we be…
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[ad] When Shouldn’t You DIY? 3 Things to Know
Read moreUsually, when something breaks in your home or office, it can be fun to remedy the issue with DIY repair. “Do-It-Yourself” jobs are a great way to to save money and put some skills to use. But for some projects, it’s just a better idea to call in a professional. It’s hard to know when…
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Let’s Protect Our Children’s Mental Health Listening And Talking That’s All It Takes
Read moreIt’s children’s mental health week this week and there is no doubt that we need to highlight this important topic. The reason being is that mental health is without doubt still being brushed under the carpet. Even today the stigma surrounding mental health is still very much alive and kicking in the UK and that’s…
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[ad] Find The Right Car For Your Teen
Read moreAre you at the point where it’s time to start looking at cars for your teen? If so, there are a few things that you need to consider. Keeping these factors in mind will ensure that you don’t make any mistakes when you are shopping for used cars on the market. Pexels Source CCO License…
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[ad] Two-Job Dad: How You Can Take On Some Extra Work
Read moreYou’ve just had a new or another baby, the mother is at home looking after your son or daughter, and you’re the sole bread-winner. Maybe, one job isn’t enough and you simply would like a chance to earn more money. You’ve asked your boss if you could pick up some overtime, but it’s not available…
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[ad] Giving Great Gifts – Suggestions To Help You Nail It
Read moreWhen it comes to gifting, we all want to be the master. To be the one that manages to get the perfect gift time after time. It’s not easy, though. It takes time, care, and close attention to what your intended recipient wants and needs. So here are some suggestions to get your gift-giving juices…
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[ad] 5 Fantastic Ways To Set A Health Example For Your Kids
Read moreOne thing you’ll learn very quickly as a Dad is how much your kids rely on for everything. In the beginning, it means food, bathing, and basic activities they are too young to do at that stage of their lives. But, as they get older, it becomes apparent that they turn to their parents for…
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