The weekend just gone, if you hadn’t noticed, was the weekend of the London Marathon and this year my wife, Emily took part in running the 26.2 mile course. Oh my goodness! I would struggle to run 26 metres without collapsing in a heap so huge respect from me that’s for sure. I’m in total…
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Yay! The Bike Stabilisers Are Gone A Life Lesson Learnt
Read moreA few months ago our twin girls asked for the stabilisers to be taken off their bikes. So, as you do, we did exactly that. Less than an hour later they were back on the bikes. The girls balance was just not there and steering the bike was, well a disaster! There was lots of…
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The Easter Weekend Has Reminded Me Of The Importance Of Family
Read moreThe four day Easter break has reminded me how obsessed you can become with your smart phone and social media in general. Yes I was on it over the weekend, but considerably less than what I am normally. I wanted to enjoy the weekend more as a family without a constant glance or look at…
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Making The Switch From Windows To Other Platforms
Read moreThe platform you run your computer on affects pretty much everything about how you use it and what you can get out of it. For that reason, it is always a good idea to make sure that you have the kind of platform you want, so that you can be sure you are going to…
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Dino Ranger Treasure Hunt Review Easter Holiday Activities #AD
Read moreWe have just started our Easter break and when you have seven year old twin girls my thoughts always turn to activities that I think the girls would enjoy. This is because when you are seven years old you just have to occupy them for every waking moment of the day. So I am always…
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5 Conversations to have with your child about social media
Read moreSocial media can be daunting for many parents. With new apps and sites emerging daily, parents can often struggle to keep ahead of our ‘digital native’ children. Regardless of the social media site or app your child is using, Laya Healthcare encourages parents to talk with their children and ensure they have these important conversations…
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Why Insurance For Builders And Tradesmen Is So Important
Read moreI have been a self-employed painter and decorator for over 20 years and along the way I have learnt many things about running a successful business. One important lesson I have learnt is to do everything properly and not to cut corners because it might save you a few pounds. It quite honestly is not…
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What Age Do we Let Our Children Walk to School Or Anywhere On Their Own?
Read moreWe live in a world that is very unpredictable. The freedom that I had as a child from a very early age, really doesn’t exist anymore. I grew up in the city. Granted it’s not the biggest city in the world, but it has a population of around 300k so it’s a reasonable size. When…
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Financial Tips For Families With Children
Read moreHaving children is the best, and most rewarding, thing that will happen during your life. It changes you forever, and now you have the responsibility of helping these little humans develop into strong, independent people. Pretty cool, huh? However, despite all of the great things about having kids, they do have a severe impact upon…
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How To Choose The Perfect Family Car
Read morePriorities for your car change when you have a family. Image via Pexels. Perhaps you wanted to bomb around in a Jeep. Maybe you’ve always dreamed of a sleek sports model like an Audi TT. Whatever your motoring dreams, one things for sure – your idea of the perfect car changes a lot with fatherhood.…
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Family Settings With Xbox To Stay Safe Online
Read moreXbox have recently introduced their all new family settings. Xbox, which is part of the Microsoft family, are committed to making gaming a fun, inclusive and safe experience for everyone. This means that all the family can enjoy a positive and rewarding experience whilst gaming. Last week I attended a session which was held by…
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4 shabby chic decorating ideas that will transform your home
Read moreShabby chic decor is a popular interior design trend, and if you’re eager to introduce this theme to your home, you’re in luck. Keep reading for four easy tips on how you can successfully transform your space in this way. 1. Make a style statement with antique-looking furniture If you’re keen to transform your home…
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What Does Fatherhood Mean To Me
Read moreI recently took part in a video challenge which was started by Dadapp. The challenge is called “What Does Fatherhood Mean To You?” I had to create a short video on this topic. It was only a 30 second video and when I finished it I thought to myself that I had left so much…
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Hannah The Spanner Children’s Book Reviews The Perfect Bedtime Story COMPETITION #AD
Read moreI have been a dad for 23 years and one of the most special parts of fatherhood for me has always been bedtime, and more importantly the bedtime story. You would think that after 23 years and five children I would have grown tired of reading bedtime stories, but the truth is I still love…
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Cost Effective Gift Ideas for a Motor Fanatic
Read moreI’ve got one friend, as I think many of us do, who I know I can always call upon when I’m having a motor-related misadventure. With his HID headlights searing through the urban smog, he’ll blister to my rescue like a fire-fighter racing to battle a blaze. Before I know it there’s a countless array…
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The Smart Way To Handle Your TV Entertainment
Read moreIt hasn’t taken a very long time for televisions to develop to what you have access to today. Starting out as comparatively basic machines, early examples of TVs couldn’t even manage colour signals, and this is a far cry from the sort of options people go for today. When you have a nice screen, though,…
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I Really Need A Home Office
Read moreOver the years my blog has grown and I now find it difficult to do everything I need to do for a successfully run blog on the kitchen table or the sofa. This has led me to thinking that maybe I should have an office within our home. This will be quite difficult to accommodate,…
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My Wife Is Training Hard For The London Marathon
Read moreLooking back to just under a year ago my wife announced to me that she was going to try get a place to run the London Marathon. I have no doubt that when my wife puts her mind to something she invariably achieves it. She is determined, driven and very focused. If I am entirely…
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Areas Where Your Household Could Save Money
Read moreWe’re all looking for ways to save a bit more money and some more than others. Depending on how you’ve been running your household so far, there are several ways to ensure that you can save as much as possible while still living the way you want to. Image by: Pexels It just makes it…
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4 Rules To Avoid Disasters During A Kitchen Remodel
Read moreThe kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the home. It’s where you cook and eat your meals, and it’s also a great place for hosting friends and socializing. That’s why a lot of people start with the kitchen when they’re renovating the home. If your kitchen is looking a bit tired, you…
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Teaching 5 Year Olds About All Sorts of Family’s In School Who Decides?
Read moreSo here we are in 2019, society has supposed to have moved on we have become more tolerant and understanding as people, but have we really. There is sadly still in 2019 a bigot narrow minded large percentage of people that try to dictate to us what is considered normal. Normal now there is a…
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