My wife and I are both bloggers, and if I say so myself we have both been relatively successful, and the income from both our blogs has enabled us to enjoy some extra luxuries in life, that I severely doubt we would have been able to do or afford otherwise. The reason behind this is…
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Don’t Listen To So Called Parenting Experts: Do It Your Way
Read moreThe internet, social media and blogging is full of advice about the right or wrong way to be a parent, of which the only useful tips you could write on a postage stamp. Being a father of five children I have long since given up listening or believing anything that is written about how to…
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Does A University Education Prepare You For The Real World?
Read moreI will start this post by saying I never went to university or for that matter ever had the opportunity to do so. At age sixteen I finished my GCSE’s and was promptly told by my mother that I needed to find a job as she was not going to fund my life. So on…
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I Lost My Temper with My Twins But I Don’t Regret It
Read moreWe are approximately two and a half weeks into the school summer holidays and I think I have done very well in keeping my temper with my six year old twin girls. That was until the other day when I finally snapped. This is unusual for me because I very rarely shout like I did…
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6 Important Things to Look for in a Family Home
Read moreWhen you are looking for a family home there are several things you should consider. Whether you already have children or are planning for them, the right home can make life easier and more comfortable for the whole family. Image source Location The location of the property is very important to parents especially. Is it near…
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Looking Cool: My Sunday Photo
Read moreIt’s hard to believe that my twin girls will be seven years old on their next birthday. They grow so quickly and develop their own personalities and characters. Whenever I look at them I love how different they are, and I caught this image by pure accident as we were visiting our local park. This…
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Germs In Your Home How To Avoid Becoming Unwell
Read moreIn the home germs are everywhere, and they can quickly spread from hand to mouth which in turn can give you a bad tummy or diarrhoea which is very unpleasant, and this can affect the whole family very quickly. When you are cooking for the whole family it is important to have good hygiene practice…
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Dads Don’t Babysit: Towards Equal Parenting
Read moreHaving been a father to 5 kids over 2 decades, I’ve seen a lot of attitudes about parenthood and what dads can do in the family change. I get the impression that more and more men want to take up a bigger role in the household and spend more time with their children. My kids…
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I Have Been Nominated For An Amara IBA18 Award I Would Love Your Vote!
Read moreSomebody has very kindly put me forward for an award in the Amara interior blog awards, more commonly known as the IBA18 awards. I have been nominated in the Best DIY & Home Improvement Blog Category. It’s always an honour to be considered for an award, and to be nominated has totally shocked me if…
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Finding The Perfect Feature Wall For Your Lounge
Read moreI have been a painter and decorator for many years, and I’m pretty sure I have been asked to do all sorts of different decorating for lounges. Without a doubt the most popular request today is a feature wall in the lounge. Quite often a customer will ask me what I think of this design…
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Being More Energy Conscious In My Home #ad
Read moreWhen you live in a family home that has five children roaming around without any thought about how the bills are paid, it seems that whatever room I go in the lights are always on, or the television is left on without, yes you guessed it, anybody watching it. So when I was approached by…
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Cooking With Jack Daniels Sauces #ad
Read moreI love cooking, and when cooking meat such as chicken I always love to add a sauce. When I was recently approached by Jack Daniels Sauces to create my own recipe, I couldn’t wait, especially as they were going to send me a selection of their BBQ sauces which is easily my favourite flavour! After…
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How to Go Road Tripping Successfully With Your Partner
Read moreHitting the road with your partner is one of the best activities you can do together. It gives you the freedom to explore a destination that might be tough to access through other means. Both of you will definitely enjoy this journey and have a great time. Apparently, navigating new roads with your significant other…
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Burning Rubber Will Burn Your Next Car Purchase Too
Read moreIt’s time to buy a new car which means one thing: looking at specs. Dads want to know about everything from safety to top speeds and handling. The last feature they think about is the tyres. Rubber on the wheels is insignificant compared to the price of buying and running a new motor. Forget about…
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Seven DIY Party Hacks for Your Next Social Event
Read moreWhether it’s time for some outdoor fun in the summer or a quiet indoor gathering for autumn, party hacks can make any social event better. Throwing a party can be a lot of fun, but it is also a lot of work. As the host, you want to impress your guests and make the social…
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Family Values. Are They The Same Today?
Read moreHas the 21st century changed what we consider to be important when it comes to family values? Is there a generation of young people who now consider their friends to be more important than family? Are they missing the importance of family, in fact do they have any family values left or do they consider…
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What You Should Look For In Your Next Car?
Read moreBuying a car for you and your family is an important consideration and an important financial milestone. So how do you know which one is the right car for you? Here, we’ll share some of the most important things to look for in your next car. Safety The first thing you should consider is safety.…
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Video Special: Life Insurance So My Little Ones Can Follow Their Dreams #Ad
Read moreWhen you become a parent the last possible thought you are likely to have is what if all of sudden l’m not here? What would my children do? How would they survive? Would they be able to follow their dreams? The chances are if you have not prepared for the unthinkable to happen they won’t…
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Twin love: My Sunday Photo
Read moreThere are times when you are a constant referee, trying to stop the arguments which of course are a regular occurrence in every home up and down the UK with siblings fighting and arguing. and our home is no different. But every now and again there is a moment of magic where our six year…
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Summer Holidays Lollypops And The Sunshine: Entertaining the Kids
Read moreSix long weeks of school holidays! How do we entertain the children? Yes, it’s that age old question. We have 42 days to fill and make sure our children don’t get bored. In today’s world there is a massive emphasis on constantly trying to find things for children to do, which amazes me if I’m…
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My Health This Year. It’s Been Difficult To Accept
Read moreYesterday saw me having to have yet another visit to my GP. This has become a common occurrence this year, and if I am brutally honest I have had enough of doctors, surgeries and hospitals. For around two to three days I have been having pains in my chest around the area where my little…
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