Smart Ways Families Can Save Money When Owning A Car

Posted on June 18, 2019June 17, 2019 By Nigel

Most families rely on having a car these days. After all, they are pretty handy to ferry the kids around, get to school each morning, and even for fun family road trips. Of course, the downside of owning and running a car is that it can really eat into your monthly budget. Something that means you don’t always have as much as you would like for other things in life. You’ll be delighted to find out that there are ways that you can save and still own and run a car as well, though. Read on to find out what… [Read More]

I Feel Ashamed And Mortified

Posted on June 17, 2019June 17, 2019 By Nigel

I haven’t blogged for a while and my use of social media has been dramatically reduced. Why? Because I felt I had become addicted to all the bullshit that goes with it. The last thing I would look at at night was my phone. The first thing I would look at in the morning was my phone so that I could to see how many views or how many likes or new followers I had on social media. Did it make me feel better? No. It was having the opposite effect. It was getting me down and I knew that… [Read More]

Chocolate Tool Box Awards 2019 Funny DIY Disasters With Hoppy At Home Competition #AD

Posted on June 13, 2019June 14, 2019 By Nigel

When you buy your first home it’s an expensive time. If you’re anything like me you’ll try to do all those DIY jobs around the home yourself. This can so often end in disaster because you don’t have the right tools or quite honestly the ability or experience to complete a particular DIY job. This can so easily end up with you having to call in the experts to put your DIY disaster right. Of course this can end up costing you twice as much. Looking back over the years I have had my fair share of DIY disasters and… [Read More]

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2019

Posted on June 6, 2019June 11, 2019 By Nigel

Yes its that time of the year when we celebrate dad! So on June 16th why not spoil your dad and treat him to something extra special? I have put a few ideas together to help make Father’s Day extra special for your dad. It’s a mixed bag of ideas so hopefully there will be something for everyone. Without waiting a moment longer here we go! 1. Ring Rapid Digital Tyre Inflator £49.99 This is a perfect gift for a dad that is a car fanatic. It’s the Ring RTC1000 Rapid Digital Tyre Inflator. It will inflate a tyre in… [Read More]

Switch Off The Technology This Half-Term That Was My Aim

Posted on May 31, 2019May 30, 2019 By Nigel

It’s been half-term this week and I decided that it was important for me to put my phone down and just have fun with my seven year old twin girls. I don’t want to be that parent that uses a tablet, laptop or the television as a babysitter for my children. This can so easily happen in this world of technology. Kids today have an almost unlimited amount of choice when it comes to technology, but too much can easily shut them off into their own little world. The learning of the use of this technology comes from us as… [Read More]

Safety Gear Every DIY Enthusiast Must Own

Posted on May 30, 2019May 31, 2019 By Nigel

The DIY community has got a lot of new members over the past couple of years. There are more DIY projects to try thanks to websites like Instructables and getting started with them keeps getting easier. You also have more tools and materials to work with, including advanced ones like 3D printers and ABS plastic. One thing you don’t want to neglect when getting started with DIY projects is safety. If you are spending a lot of time outside working on a treehouse or a shed, for example, consider looking at these softshell jackets for extra protection and comfort…. [Read More]

Dad AF #letstalkdad

Posted on May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 By Nigel

I am very proud and honoured to be a partner in a brand new App and website that is completely dedicated to dads called Dad AF. Going back some months ago I was approached and asked if I would like to be part of a brand new app that will hopefully enable dads to talk and ask questions. I instantly thought yes! I love this idea! A website/app which is purely for dads to talk and seek advice and ask questions that they wouldn’t maybe ordinarily ask. It is also a place that if dad’s are struggling with fatherhood they… [Read More]

It’s Such A Struggle At Times: Life

Posted on May 28, 2019May 27, 2019 By Nigel

As a father you should be strong. As a husband you should be strong. As a son you should be strong. As a man you should not show vulnerability, weakness or that you may be struggling from day to day. So that’s what society portrays even today in 2019. Yes it’s better but we still have a long way to go. Well guess what. I don’t feel strong, I don’t feel good about myself. I’m struggling on a daily basis, but I have no idea why! When people ask how are you? Are you ok? I reply with a smile… [Read More]