Last night we as a family were very fortunate to attend the opening night of Nativity! The Musical at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff. My seven year old twin girls were so excited to see Nativity! The Musical and I was quite excited too because we’re huge fans of the films. We’ve watched them…
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AD| 7 Drum Cymbals for Drummers Who Are Dads
Read moreSo you have a family, and your kids are alright. (Okay, let’s be honest, you dote on them, and everything they do from smiling to throwing a fit and a fistful of Cheerios is adorable.) But just because you’ve fully immersed yourself in the dad life doesn’t mean you have to let go of all…
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AD| PlayMobil Christmas Gift Guide 2019
Read moreThis year I have had the pleasure of teaming up with PlayMobil on a number of occasions. My twin girls and I have had some amazing fun building the PlayMobil kits. Earlier this year we went on a Mission to Mars, and also went on an adventure in PlayMobil The Movie featuring Rex Dasher and…
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[AD] Renovating Your Hall/Landing/Stairs With A Bespoke Staircase
Read moreIn the home the one area that so often is forgotten is the hall, landing and stairs. I understand exactly why we tend to ignore this area. It is, after all, just somewhere where we walk through to get to the room we actually want to be in such as the lounge, kitchen or bedroom.…
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[AD] Making Your Bathroom Grandparent Friendly
Read moreOld age does not come alone and one thing that will always slow down our elderly relatives is mobility. This has certainly happened in our lives. My mum is in her later years and has definitely become less mobile. This is why we have to re-think our bathrooms and make them easier for her to…
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AD| Christmas Gift Guide 2019
Read moreIt’s Christmas yay! I do love Christmas. It’s easily my favourite time of the year, with the towns all starting to put up their Christmas decorations and the shops playing those timeless classic Christmas songs and watching my seven year old twin girls start to get excited as they start to think of what they…
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Empty Nest Syndrome Solutions
Read moreAre you approaching the moment when the kids have flown the nest, leaving you with more spare time on your hands? We all know they have to leave eventually and, on paper, the prospect of the washing basket one day being empty, no muddy boots left strewn around the hall and not having a food…
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The Importance Of Talking About Periods To Our Daughters At A Young Age
Read morePeople who may have read my blog will know that we are parents of seven year old twin girls. As they start to approach their eighth birthday, their curiosity levels about everything has gone into overdrive. Of course this a good thing. After all it’s how they develop and grow and start to mature. The…
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Simple Guide To Buying A Used Car
Read moreWhen it comes to cars, buying used has become increasingly popular in the last few years. New vehicles come with some pretty hefty price tags and start to depreciate fast. With a used car, you’ll get yourself a good deal, and it doesn’t mean you won’t find something really top quality. There are plenty of…
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AD| How Technology Can Help Improve Your Sales
Read moreMost businesses now operate in a very competitive market place and consequently they are looking at ways that will help them stay ahead of the opposition. One way that you can keep ahead of the game and see your sales grow is to use technology. It’s an important tool that if used effectively can improve…
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Family Finances: Purchasing The Big Ticket Items
Read moreHaving kids is generally seen as one of the most expensive, yet joyous, commitments to make in your life. When you welcome your little bundles of joy into your home, your whole outlook changes. From your general lifestyle to your finances, every decision you make will have your offspring at the centre of every choice.…
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What You Should Think About When Buying Your Next Car
Read moreBuying a new car is an investment and a commitment but it can also be a very exciting time too. It can often take a considerable amount of time to shop around and choose a car that is going to meet not only your wants but your requirements too. You should make sure you think…
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Tips On Buying A Second Hand Car
Read moreSo you’ve decided it’s time to get yourself another vehicle and are looking to make a saving? Buying a second-hand car can be an excellent option to keep your finances on track. One great advantage is that when you buy second hand, a large bulk of the depreciation will have already occurred (and not at…
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Practical And Personal Positives: The Skills Dads Can Definitely Teach Their Kids!
Read moreWhen it comes to the skills that we, as dads, have, we may feel that we don’t have as much as the mothers. This is, in one respect, old-fashioned parenting but we might feel that we don’t genuinely don’t have many skills. But parenting is all about teaching our children the skills in life that…
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How to Check You Have Always Got the Best Deal
Read moreWhen you buy something you always want to make sure that you have got the best possible price for it. It can sometimes feel like a slap in the face to see your purchase listed elsewhere at a fraction of what you paid, even if you aren’t that frugal. Everyone loves a bargain and you…
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Press Event| Behind The scenes At The BBFC: New Age Rating Symbols
Read moreFor those of you that may not know what the BBFC is, it’s the British Board of Film Classification. They are the people that decide what age rating should be on a film and I’m sure you all know that black card just before the film starts which comes up on the screen and you…
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AD| How Are Garage, Shop, Factory And Sports Halls Floors Kept So Clean
Read moreI have often wondered how the floors in my local supermarket are kept so clean because whenever I go shopping it is probably something we take for granted. There is never any dirt or grime to be found anywhere, and of course that is completely right. Major supermarkets nowadays have so many rules and regulations…
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Overcoming Male Mental Health Issues
Read moreGuys are not known for talking about their feelings, but male mental health issues affect a much higher percentage of the population than is probably known. Masculinity dictates that men just get on with things, that mental health problems are a weakness and that you shouldn’t show them. From a young age, phrases like ‘boys…
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AD| The Die-Casting Industry Is All Around Us
Read moreWe live in a world that in all honesty we take for granted. It’s amazing how many things we use that are just there in front of us at our disposable. If you’re anything like me, you actually won’t have a clue how they are made or manufactured. A great example of this is cars.…
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AD| How to Plan for Safe DIY Work
Read moreThere are many reasons why we do a bit of DIY, such as to save a few quid or just for the fact that we love to do a job ourselves. Some us of us find it is irresistible and it can be very rewarding. This is fine, but we must be able to know…
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AD| Jooki: The Music And Story Smart Player For Kids: Review
Read moreIf you are anything like me as a parent you will worry about how much screen time your children get and about what they’re watching online. The technology highway is moving at breakneck speed giving our children even more choice and in my personal opinion most likely too much choice. When I was a child…
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