As your kids grow older, it’s only natural that they want to spread their wings and taste a little more freedom. The easiest way for them to do this is by passing their driving test and getting their own set of wheels. While you might be more than happy for them to head off on…
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Party Bags For Your Child’s Birthday Party
Read moreOrganising a child’s birthday party, can be hard work. There is always so much to think about. The venue is so important and should be the first thing to decide upon. We have generally gone for a church hall or local community centre for a couple of reasons. We have twin girls so there is…
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6 Hobbies for Dads to Introduce to Their Kids
Read moreInvolving your child in hobbies or extra-curricular activities is a great way to keep them happy and healthy. As a father, you can influence whether your kids will grow up to be well-adjusted and interested in many things. There are many hobbies a dad can help their kids experience—here are 6 of them. 1) Music…
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At What Age Should We Be Leaving Our Children Home Alone?
Read moreAccording to the NSPCC there has been a rise in children being left home alone during the school holidays. This is compared to last summer where the NSPCC has seen an increase of 21% in children being left home alone. That is quite a staggering increase. See the report here. It also has some very…
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Choose One Of These Cars For Your Growing Family
Read moreWhen you have a large family, choosing the right car can be a challenge. When you are a young adult you have the world of automobiles at your disposal and there are many different vehicles you can choose to suit your lifestyle and needs. Once you have kids though, the size and comfort of a…
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How to Switch Off From Daddy Mode With 4 Fun Activities Your Blog
Read moreYour days are always filled with happiness, laughter and love when your children are around. Being a dad is something you will always cherish, even if they are being a handful! As much as you adore your daddy duties, you sometimes need a bit of time out to gather your thoughts. Being able to find…
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I Am Finally Going Camping This Year Oh! What Possessed Me
Read moreMy wife and our seven year old twin girls have been trying to persuade me to go camping for years and I have always resisted with a fierce determination. I believe that we were not designed to stay outdoors all night or at least I wasn’t! I was without question made to have my holidays…
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Sphero Bolt Review Ad
Read moreThis is a very cool robotic toy that will have endless possibilities with your child’s education. Of course it’s not your typical robot, but it give will your child endless fun and they will learn so much about coding in the process. The Sphero Bolt is designed simply to spark your child’s curiosity, creativity and…
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Summer Holidays
Read moreThis year’s summer holidays are a little different for us as a family. My wife and I are having to share child care because we both work. This means that for us both to earn money, my wife will work in the mornings until about midday and then as soon as she gets home I…
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Shimmer Stars Review AD
Read moreAnybody that has twins will know that even though they are usually born within minutes of one another, that is quite often where the similarities end. My seven year old twin girls are no different. They were at one point quite simply my superhero and princess with polar opposite tastes, but as the years have…
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PlayMobil: The Movie Play Sets AD
Read morePlaymobil: The movie is coming to cinemas in the UK on August 9th and to celebrate the movie, PlayMobil have created play sets so that children can either take their favourite characters to the cinema with them and then re-create the iconic scenes at home or just simply make up their own stories. Either way…
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Giving Your Home Character With MDF Skirting Boards
Read moreWhen you move into a new home there is no doubt that you want to put your stamp on it. We all want to decorate and style our homes so that it’s individual to ourselves and so that it will also show your personality and character. When people visit you in your home everybody loves…
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Are Children Getting Younger When They Get Their First Smart Phone?
Read moreWhen I shared my story of how I felt my smart phone was becoming far too dominating in my life because of what my seven year old twin daughter said to my wife about my phone usage, it obviously woke me up to the fact that I was addicted to my phone. As such I…
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AD| Modern home trends for 2019
Read morePhrases such as ‘home is where the heart is’ and ‘happy home, happy mind’ might be looked upon as a bit cheesy or they can also make you cringe, but they certainly do have some truth to them. You can typically tell a lot about a person’s interests, personalities, or habits from their living space,…
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Are You Prepared For Bad Luck?
Read moreThere are times in life when bad luck could happen. It’s usually out of your control, and there’s very little you can do to prevent it. However, with the right planning and preparation, you could potentially avoid most of the ill effects that come with bad luck. In life, it’s essential to understand that many…
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Make The Change Today With Nü Bamboo Nappies and Biodegradable Nappy Sacks AD
Read moreIn such a short time planet earth has been sent into a spiral of destruction that is unparalleled to any other time in the history of the planet. What we are leaving our children is a planet so messed up by plastic and it’s quite honestly ridiculous and wrong at every level. The UK was of…
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Converting The Basement In Your Home AD
Read moreThere are many types of conversions that you can add to your home. It could be that you are looking for a loft extension, a conservatory or two story extension for the side of your home to maybe give you an extra bedroom and a breakfast area in the kitchen with a utility room. Of…
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West Midlands Safari Park In July Our Family Day Out #AD
Read moreI was sitting down after we arrived back from West Midlands Safari Park last weekend, and I couldn’t work out how many times we had been there, but I’m guessing this was about the fifth time, which will then tell you that as a family it’s our favourite day out and that’s a fact without…
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Pitch Perfect Grass Cutting With The Flymo Ultra Glide Hover Mower AD
Read moreWhen you have seven year old twin girls that love football you have to make sure the lawn in your back garden is pitch perfect for them to play a game of football. Let’s be fair, one day they could play football for Wales, and of course Wales play their games at the Principality Stadium…
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The Rising Cost Of Household Bills
Read moreIn the UK we live in very uncertain times. Our government is in disarray with little or no direction and the constant threat of Brexit being a no-deal, or in fact whether we leave at all, and an opposition political party that doesn’t have a clue, leaves the rest of us scratching our heads in…
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