I 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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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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I’m Going To BlogOn Xmas 2017
Read moreIn just a few days time I shall be travelling to Manchester for BlogOn Xmas 2017. It’s very hard to believe because this year has been a rollercoaster of a ride on the blog. It all started back in May when I travelled up to Manchester for my first blogging conference. This was a massive…
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Me And My Ladders
Read moreRegular readers will know that I am a painter and decorator.. I’ve been doing this for twenty years and during that time I’ve found that there are a number of very important tools I need to help me do my jobs to a standard that I’m happy with. One such item is a pair of…
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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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Brilliant Dad Feature Week 125
Read moreThis week the Brilliant Dad Feature is Mark. He’s married to Simone and he has two amazing kids, Grace and Thomas. He is also known in the social media world as Big Man in the Woods where he blogs and vlogs about his camping experiences and his family adventures. He is also a scout leader…
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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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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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If I Hadn’t
Read moreIf I hadn’t got married twice and fathered five children, I would probably be driving a Bentley, living the dream and I’d have pots of money in the bank. Would I change if I could turn back time? That’s a tough question! Material things in life that can make you happy or love that has…
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Gender Stereotyping Is Not Going To Stop My 5 Year Twin Girls: So They Say
Read moreNearly every morning my five year old twins wake up at around 6am which is ok because they are usually fast asleep by 6.45pm every night. The downside for me is that once I’m awake that’s it, I can’t go back to sleep, so I generally get up with the them, while their mum lies…
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Sandwiches And The School Run OMG! Its Back!
Read moreWhere have the last six weeks gone? The summer holidays are over and it’s back to the packed lunches and the mayhem of the school run. Get dressed for school! Where are your school shoes? We are going to be late! Hurry up turn and the tv off! Do you need need the toilet? It’s…
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My Sunday Photo: Summer Is Ending
Read moreOn Friday we had our final day trip to the seaside this summer. We went to our local beach, where it was a beautiful sunny day. There is no better way to spend a day, than building sandcastles with your children at the seaside. My five year old twins love the beach and it’s a…
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My Son A’Levels University And Music Festivals
Read moreThis summer has seen a number of firsts for my 18 year old son, A. For the last two years he has been studying for his A’ Levels and the subject that he has been concentrating on is Design and Technology, as this is the subject that he wants to go on to study at…
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My Older Children: Is This The Future I Don’t Like It!
Read moreLast week for four days my three older children from my first marriage were all away from home. My eldest, J, was in Rome for five days. My daughter, E, was in Uganda and not due home until the Sunday, and my 18 year old son was at a music festival for five days. This…
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My Sunday Photo
Read moreMy five year old twins spent a number of days making masks from balloons and newspaper, with their mum. This is the finished product and it’s very scary or least I think so Haha! Actually I think they still look very cute although they could be extras in a horror movie. In this world of…
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Predicting My Twins Tastes When They Are Teenagers
Read moreAbout a year ago I wrote a post about my five year old twin girls and how their personalities and characters are so completely different. They are without a doubt my little superhero and princess. It’s fascinating that they are only two minutes apart in being born, but can be so totally different. The one…
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Born For The Blog
Read moreOur children are growing up in a blogging world. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? They are very aware of the fact that both mummy and daddy have blogs and from the blogs they on occasion have new toys for no real reason, so in the minds of five year old twins…
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Don’t Be Another Joe Bloggs: Get Real Attention For Your Site
Read moreCredit Living a blogging life is one which a majority of people don’t argue with. There is nothing better than starting a blog and making enough money to live. It is freeing, and it happens from the luxury of the house. Still, to get to that point, there are blogging blunders which you have to avoid.…
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Our #familygoodtimes Visit to McDonald’s With The Characters #ad
Read moreWe are a family that love to create memories that will live forever, especially for our children. We’re always looking for something new and different for us to enjoy as a family. So, recently, when I was approached by McDonald’s to join in with their new #familygoodtimes campaign, I couldn’t wait to create some more…
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Brilliant Dad Feature Week 123
Read moreThis Week the brilliant dad feature is Olly and he blogs over at savvydad.co.uk, where He writes about parenting, family finance and ways to make and save money. He started his blog in 2016 and has recently been shortlisted as a finalist in the New Blog of the Year category for the SHOMO awards in…
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