Last Saturday we decided to go to a beach which is about a 30 minute drive from where we live. The beach is well known for its big waves so is very popular with surfers. It is also well known for its abundance of rock pools which was the main reason we went yesterday. It…
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Creating A Disney Themed Bedroom
Read moreWe moved into our current home about three and a half years ago and like a very typical painter and decorator, I never get around to doing any decorating in our own home! My six year old twin girls bedroom was in desperate need of re-decorating. The walls on one side had been plastered in…
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5 Life Lessons That You Can Pass On As A Retiring Dad
Read moreAs a dad, your plate is always full of responsibilities, right? From managing the kids to helping with the finances; you can never rest entirely. However, when you hold that delicate, little soul in your hands, all the worries run away instantly, and all you can see is the beautiful horizon. If you think that…
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Protecting Your Home When You Are On Your Summer Holiday
Read moreIt’s that time of the year when the school holidays are upon us, and it’s time to start getting excited about your annual family holiday. I know I always get excited as it draws nearer to the time when you are either flying off somewhere abroad or driving to a place in our country to…
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My Son Is On A Lads Holiday. Oh, The Worry And Fear!
Read moreYesterday my 19 year old son went on his first lads holiday abroad with four of his friends, and the worry and fear that is consuming me is incredible! I’m not quite sure why, but the next 7 days can’t go quick enough for me and I can’t wait until he is back home. My…
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King Of My Castle: My Sunday Photo
Read moreOn our trip to the beach yesterday my six year old twin girls built me my very own castle. So here I am posing in my castle. Looking very cool even if I do say so myself. Haha! If you are wondering what I’m looking at, the answer is absolutely nothing, I’m practicing my moody,…
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Why I’m So Open About My Life Through My Blog?
Read moreI have often thought what makes a blog authentic, interesting and engaging, and I have always come to the same conclusion. It has to be real and relatable that connects with the reader, and you sometimes have to lay your heart and soul on the page, and very importantly be honest, especially if it’s a…
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The 3 Most Important Duties Of A Groom
Read moreWhen it comes to wedding planning, it’s usually the bride that takes the lead, often with the help of a wedding planner. Most of the decisions fall to her and as the groom, you might be left feeling a bit useless. But there are actually a lot of important decisions that you need to make…
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OMG! Where Has The Last 23 Years Gone
Read moreMy eldest daughter turned 23 years old at the beginning of July and I thought to myself, OMG! Where have the last 23 years gone? The years really do flash by in the blink of an eye. For me it really only feels like yesterday that I would sit on the patio and count the…
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How Mediation Helped When I Got Divorced
Read moreThe pressures of life today are most likely greater than they have ever been. Life today is fast and expectations of buying a home, having a family etc, can put a huge strain on any relationship or marriage. When we meet somebody, of course we always think it’s for life. Falling in love, getting married…
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When Do You Stop Bailing Out Your Children?
Read moreWhen I was growing up I had very little. Money was always an issue. The truth is my mother didn’t have very much, and as the years went by I just accepted that what I was brought by my mother was what she could afford. The truth is I didn’t know any different, so I…
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Den Building:My Sunday Photo
Read moreDuring the last week the girls have been waking up at crazy early hours, this of course is down to the very hot and sticky nights we have been experiencing in the uk. It is of course very unusual for us to have such consistently warm weather, but I’m not complaining it’s beautiful and being…
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Teaching our Children Simple Lessons In Life
Read moreParenting is the hardest job in the world. There is no text book or school of knowledge you can go to in order to learn the art of parenting, so how do we learn to be a parent? Well, it’s simple really. By becoming parents it’s a huge learning curve that will send you on…
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How Fake Is Social Media? Is It Having A Negative Effect On Society?
Read moreNowadays, we are as a society, so influenced by everything that we see on social media or television. In my opinion it is convincing especially the teenage and younger generations that they should live like this, look like that etc and it’s all false, but it is portrayed in such a way that people think…
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Why Your Kids Play A Large Role in Your Next Family Car
Read moreHave you had a kid or two since the last time you bought a new car? Well, you probably already know that things are going to change this time around. You know because you feel the pain of cramming car seats into your sporty two-seater and having to curb your speed because there’s a baby…
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The Fear That Something Terrible Will Happen To One of My Children
Read moreWhen I go to bed at night I am usually awake for about 30 minutes, and this is when I have thoughts of fear and worry that something will happen to my children. As I have got older my thoughts always stray to bad things happening to my children, and it has definitely got worse…
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Depression And When To Seek Out A Psychiatrist
Read moreSince my teenage years I have suffered from depression. There have, over the years been good times, but they have been intermingled with bouts of very severe depression that have lasted at times for years. Although you have some good times throughout your life, depression is not something that ever leaves you. It will lurk…
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My Blogging Dilemma Where Next?
Read moreI have been blogging for nearly four years nearly and it has become harder than ever this year to find the inspiration, desire and will at times to write. There could be a number of reasons why this is the case, and quite possibly some of it has to be put down to an amount…
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How To Save Money As A Homeowner
Read moreOwning a house is one of life’s biggest luxuries. You get to live in a place you call home, and there’s never any worry about paying rent or being kicked out because the landlord wants to sell. More importantly than that, owning a home helps you create a stable place for your children to grow…
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How Technology Can Help With Home Maintenance
Read moreWhen I was growing up and in the early days of doing my job as a painter and decorator, I would find out how to do a particular job by watching an experienced painter and decorator, but the world has changed. We now have the internet and you can literally find out anything when it…
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When Marriage Gets Tough Maybe Counselling Is The Answer
Read moreMarriage is without doubt at times one of the toughest relationships that any of us are going to face in our lives. It’s not always easy to agree with your husband and wife because we all have opinions and there will be times when you simply have a different opinion. Learning to compromise with your…
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