When I think of razors, and particularly BIC razors, I always think of my first shave with their iconic orange one blade. Nostalgia of very first shaves with dad aside, BIC’s latest innovation, the all new and fantastic BIC SHAVE CLUB, offers the first ever refillable shaver from this time-tested, family-run company. This really is…
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Suits For Every Occasion
Read moreOver the last couple of years I have had to wear a suit on a more regular basis than normal. If I’m honest this is something I have had to do before, however I have always been a jeans and T-shirt with a hoodie type of person. Previously I have had to only wear a…
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What A Year 2017
Read moreI have been writing my blog for three years and one month, and this year something changed that I still find difficult to get my head around. It has gone from what was purely a hobby, into a small, but relatively profitable business. I have to admit that even in my wildest dreams I never…
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J D Bug Scooter 4 Review
Read moreMy five year old twin girls love scooting and when I was approached by Halfords to review a JD Bug scooter it was perfect timing! Our twins are ready to step up to the next level, which is a scooter with two wheels, unlike the ones they have been using at the moment which have…
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Omg ! Christmas Is Nearly Here I Can’t Wait!
Read moreI am a self confessed Christmas fan. I love it! It’s that time of year when you can spoil your loved ones without fear of judgement that you might be buying too much, and if anybody does say anything, you can simply say, it’s Christmas, don’t be such a Scrooge! Of course spending within your…
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How to Get the Most Out of your Outboard Motor
Read moreThe traditional outboard engine is no different to the one that drives your car, with perhaps the exception that the power is delivered to a specially shaped rotary propeller, rather than the wheels. The engine itself requires regular attention, with spark plugs changed at specified intervals and oil and coolant checks, and aside from this,…
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The Older Generation (My Mother) & The LGBTQ Community
Read moreThere is no doubt that at times I despair at my mothers views on being gay, but I also understand her beliefs. She is in her eighties and from a generation that quite simply doesn’t tolerate people’s choices on how they decide to live their lives. Homophobia sadly is alive and kicking in a small…
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Daughters Hugging A Relative After Receiving A Present This Christmas
Read moreOur five year old twin girls have recently started Rainbows which is the first stage of the girl guide movement that will eventually lead on to possibly, the Brownies and Girl Guides. I thinks it’s a particularly great organisation that hopefully the girls will learn many life lessons from, that they can take into adulthood.…
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I Want It! But I Don’t Need It!
Read moreThroughout my life at certain intervals, I have bought items on impulse or have asked for items for my birthday or Christmas, and I didn’t actually need it, I just wanted it. So here are a few items I have bought or been given over the years that have ended up collecting dust after just…
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My Three Oldest Children Are Living Their Lives: They Are No Longer Kids
Read moreTwo of my children are no longer teenagers. The eldest lives with her partner and my 20 year old daughter is in university in Southampton, and my son is 18 years old and at university in another city. The passage of time waits for nobody and we all grow up which is exactly what has…
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Gerber: Centre-Drive Multi-Tool Review #ad
Read moreI’m a painter and decorator, and also do many handyman jobs, so I am always on the lookout for new tools which quite honestly, does it all, and that will make my job easier. So when Gerber asked me if I would like to review the new Centre-Drive multi -tool, I thought yes, I would…
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Four Out Of Five Ain’t Bad (My Sunday Photo)
Read moreWhen you have five children like me, it’s almost impossible to have them all together in the same room at the same. In fact the last time that happened was last Christmas. I’m hoping it will happen again this Christmas. Nowadays it really is a rare occurrence. One of the problems of this happening on…
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Kids Will Change The Way You Look That’s Guaranteed
Read moreRegular readers will know that I am a father of five children. The other day I was looking at some photographs of my older children when they were little. I thought as I was browsing through them, OMG, I have changed! Then I realised what had happened is that I have aged. That’s what having…
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To Be 5 Years Old And Just simply Believe!
Read moreTo be five years old like my twins must be wonderful. The innocence of a child is still there, none of the harsh realities of life have in any way clouded their thoughts. Life is actually very easy. You get to be a kid and you believe in all the magical, wonderful, completely mythical ideas…
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Follow The Bear: Hofmeister Lager Is Back With A Giveaway
Read moreIf you are as old as me, you will remember the 80’s with affection. For me it was easily the era of music, although I’m quite happy to see my favourites stay in the 80’s. Comebacks are never quite the same as when they were top of the charts the first time around. For all…
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My Twin Girls They Are So Different
Read moreI have written many times how different my five year old twins are, but the older they get it’s becoming more obvious how different in character and personality they are. This has become more apparent to me in the last nine months or so. Personally I don’t think it’s a bad thing, because although being…
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Baby’s On The Way, But Where’s It Going To Go?
Read moreGrowing your family can be one of the most amazing experiences in life. Whether you’re having your first child or your fourth, it’s something that you always want to be able to enjoy as much as you can. So you don’t want to be worrying about too many finer details when you find out your…
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Santa Safari:Our Family Christmas Trip to West Midland Safari Park
Read moreOne of our favourite places to visit for a day trip as a family is without a doubt, West Midland Safari Park. So when I was asked to bring the family along to experience their Santa Safari, it was an immediate, “Yes, I would love to!” When you have five year old twin girls who completely…
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I Was So Sure This Lioness Was Looking At Me. My SundayPhoto
Read moreYesterday we visited West Midland Safari Park for their Santa Safari. Blog post review coming soon! While driving through the safari, I managed to capture this lion walking towards us, and I was quite convinced it was staring straight at me, eyeing up its lunch, haha! It wasn’t until later when I looked at the…
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How Having Kids Impacts Your Relationship With Your Car
Read moreWhen you’re a young independent guy, your car can often feel like one of the most important things in your life. It’s not just the four wheels that you use to get around, it’s a symbol of who you are, of your freedom and independence. The stereotype of a young guy being overly attached to…
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