My twin girls will turn six years old on their next birthday which is at the beginning of next year. Up until now we have only dabbled in after school activities. We tried football, but unfortunately that ended in tears after about 15 minutes, and needless to say we never went back. Amazingly R always…
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Nikko Elite Drone Review
Read moreI love technology of any sort, but something I have recently become very interested in is drones. They really are great fun, and I’m only just starting to learn all about them. When Nikko Air asked me to review their Air Elite 115 DRL Race Set Drone, I couldn’t wait! As I’ve said I’m very…
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Back To Basics: My Blog
Read moreI have been blogging three years this month. Last Thursday I woke up feeling very disillusioned with blogging and in particular my own blog. Although I’m very prone to mood swings, which I’m sure my wife can testify to, in fact a rollercoaster ride could actually be safer, haha! My mood swings have at times…
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Feeling The Guilt As A Dad
Read moreFor around nine or so days I have been feeling quite a bit of dad guilt when it comes to my five year old twin girls. It has been a hectic time with my mum having a long stay in hospital, my son going off to university and me going to Manchester for BlogOn xmas…
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My Sunday Photo : My Wife And The Half Marathon
Read moreThis beautiful lady is my wife who I am immensely proud of. She has trained hard for a long time to take part in her first half marathon. I don’t doubt for one minute that she will complete it in a very good time. The commitment and dedication my wife has shown not only to…
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Playground Politics
Read moreIt’s never ceases to amaze me, the playground at the girls school. We are now in our second year of our twin girls school lives. They have, I must say settled beautifully into school life and rarely give any sort of issue in going to school or whilst they are there. In fact their enthusiasm…
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Generation Z 16-22 Year Olds My View
Read moreGeneration Z. What exactly is that? Well Radio One produced a survey/report all about Generation Z, who are people aged 16-22 years old. One overwhelming result was the older generation overwhelmingly said they consider 16-22 year olds as lazy, selfish, and obsessed by social media. How wrong could they be? In my opinion, and I…
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Divorce Helped Me Form A Strong Bond With My Older Children
Read moreComing from a divorced family life as a child, it would for many years cement the fact in my mind that I never wanted children. It wasn’t until my eldest child was born that I realised I’d felt that way originally because my own parents simply didn’t care about their children. They were far too…
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Demanding Your Time That’s What Five Year Olds Do!
Read moreSo what’s a five year olds job in life? Demanding your time of course, and I get it in stereo with twins! There is not a day that passes, in fact a minute that passes, in which I don’t hear mum or dad being called out along with them asking if they can I have…
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So The Adventure Begins (My Son And Uni)
Read moreToday I will be taking my son to start university. It’s a bittersweet moment, but I have nothing but excitement for him. This is the second time I have seen one of my children go off to university. The truth is I have decided it doesn’t get any easier. It also doesn’t matter if they…
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The Ingredients Of A Happy Relationship
Read moreI am always amazed when I read what so called experts in relationships consider the key factors that make a happy relationship. I have long thought that people today, especially the younger generation jump into relationships much too quickly. It seems to me that as quick as people meet each other, they are moving in…
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5 Signs You’re Dealing with a Trustworthy Plumber
Read moreThe difference between a good plumber and a bad plumber is the one who puts a minimal fix on the leak to get paid today and the one who troubleshoots the root cause and finds all the places the corroded plumbing joints need to be replaced. A trustworthy plumber saves you money by fixing things…
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Brilliant Dad Feature. It’s Over
Read moreI have decided after debating with myself for what seems like ages to bring to end my weekly Brilliant Dad Feature. I am doing so with a very heavy heart because my blog is three years old this October and one of the most consistent themes throughout the life of my blog has been the…
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Easy Kitchen Makeover
Read moreThe kitchen is often considered as the heart of the home, especially in family homes. It’s full of the lovely smells of cooking and baking. It’s where the food is and, more importantly, it’s where the kettle is. Get it can often be the room in the house we neglect the most. Re-decorating the kitchen can…
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Oh No! We All Forget Birthdays Sometimes
Read moreWe all lead very busy lives and consequently it is so easy to forget birthdays, anniversaries or those special days that you should always remember, but life can sometimes get complicated and with children to organise for school and their incredibly busy life, we tend to lose track of time, and if you’re anything like…
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As Parents Do We Have The Right To Look at Our Teenagers Smart Phones
Read moreTeenagers and their smart phones. We have all seen it. You know they’re walking down the pavement with their eyes glued to their phone. I’m amazed they don’t walk into a lamp post or stray out into the road, but this is what the life of a teenager is like in 2017. Regular readers of…
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Beware Of Teenage Daughters! Let Them Pick Their Boyfriends
Read moreI have four daughters, two of which have gone through their teenage years and during those teenage years, easily the biggest minefield is when they discover boys and decide its time for a boyfriend. This was the time when I nearly chewed right through my tongue to stop myself from saying what I was really…
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My Twins Have Started In Year 1 Scary!
Read moreMy five year old twins have started back at school after the summer holidays. They are now in year 1, OMG! Very scary. Is it really two years ago they started nursery at the school going for two hours five times a week? The tears and I don’t want to go to nursery, were fairly…
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Second Time Around: Making the Wedding Special
Read moreImage sourced from Pixabay Second weddings are certainly not uncommon. Some people remarry after divorce, and some after they have been widowed. Other people have a second ceremony to reaffirm their vows. A second wedding might not be second for both people getting married. Sometimes you might both have been married before, but for one…
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Tips for The Perfect Loft Conversion
Read moreOnce you have decided to convert your loft there is no going back. You want to convert it for that extra space it provides, maybe you need an extra room for your growing family or you just want a nice guest room. Whatever your reason for wanting to extend your house you will need to…
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Brilliant Dad Feature Week 124
Read moreThis week the Brilliant Dad Feature is James. He was born and bred in Dublin, but now lives in Berlin with his wife Olivia and his twins. James is a fantastic blogger and he explores the journey from infertility to parenthood. He trys to entertain parents and give tips about parenthood that he has learnt…
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