We live in a world where we are constantly told that boys/men are now more in touch with their emotions, show their emotions more and are happy to cry in public. For me the truth is yes that may be the case in a small percentage of men, but whenever I see a magazine, something…
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I Don’t Sugar Coat Life With My Kids
Read moreIt’s so easy to allow your children to grow up in a bubble, but it can be a big mistake in my opinion. I believe we are simply not preparing our children for some of the harsh realities of life, and let’s be honest, life can be harsh and difficult to cope with at times.…
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5 reasons to choose wooden office furniture.
Read moreSurrounding yourself with natural materials in your work environment not only looks great, it simply feels like a better place to work. Synthetic materials just don’t give off the same vibe. Many say it even increases productivity as a calm and natural environment invariably leads to an atmosphere that you are more comfortable to work…
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Tips For Staying Safe On The Road In ❄️
Read moreThere are many simple precautions that can be followed to reduce the risk of harm when travelling in adverse weather. Staying safe on the roads in winter is necessary for all road-users, including drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. More accidents occur during winter months (October-December), if you do believe that you have been harmed due to…
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What have you given up for lent?
Read moreLent is something that happens every year and it lasts 40 days. This year it started on February 14th and will end on March 29th. It always starts on Ash Wednesday and finishes on Holy Saturday over the Easter period. The idea of Lent is for Christians to reflect. It’s also a time of repentance,…
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Tips For Removing A Radiator When Decorating
Read moreOver the years I have often been asked to remove radiators before decorating. As such this is now second nature to me, but there was a time when I first became self-employed as a painter and decorator that I didn’t quite know what I was doing. On one such occasion many years ago I was decorating…
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Ways you are Cutting your Life Short (Without Even Knowing it)
Read moreIf you are worried that you are not living your life to the full or if you know that you just don’t make the effort to look after yourself and you want to do something about this then it is more than possible for you to make the change. You could extend your life by…
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2018 SuperAchievers Award: Working Dad Of Year Category I’m Shortlisted
Read moreYesterday on a very cold snowy morning, I had an email to say I have been shortlisted for a SuperAchievers Award in the category of ‘Working Dad of the Year’. To say I’m over the moon would be an understatement. It’s always an honour when you’re recognised for all your hard work, so thank you…
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It’s Time To Help With The Environment: Electric Cars
Read moreRegular readers of my blog will know I’m a father of five children. My biggest concern for them is how previous generations have messed up our environment. Although I don’t blame them. I’m sure they didn’t do it intentionally, they simply didn’t have the information that we have today. One change I am now seriously…
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Addictive Personality
Read moreThe addictive personality is a difficult one to work out. Why are some people more prone to it than others? My own personality has always been very addictive and through my life I have had this confirmed on many occasions. My earliest memories of having an addictive personality was when I was about 13 years…
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Dad Bloggers Are We Really On The Rise?
Read moreA couple of years ago I wrote a post called Rise of the daddy blogger. Did we rise? Well maybe, maybe not. I definitely think that we have become a more dominant force than we were a couple of years ago. I also believe we are a respected part of the blogosphere. Whether we have…
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My Holiday Destinations Bucket List
Read moreOver the course of my lifetime, I have been very fortunate to visit on holidays many wonderful and exotic places. Which include destinations like Rome, Marrakesh and the Balearic Islands. That of course doesn’t mean that I have many more places, that I would love to visit and see the many fantastic places that the…
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6 Garden Renovations to Make the Most of Your Outdoor Space
Read moreUnless you’re super green-thumbed, the garden is usually the last part of the house to get a makeover when you’re doing things up. But especially if you live in a part of the world that enjoys warm weather, making your garden a great space to spend time in has heaps of benefits – including reducing…
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Dad Has said No! Haha! That Means Yes!
Read moreCome on then! How many times have you said no to one of your children when they have wanted something, and you have so meant it and have held out for one minute, and then given in and said yes. This has happened to me so many times that I lost count years ago. Do…
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How Much DIY Help Is Possible When Your Child Is Depressed?
Read moreHave you ever had the experience of your responsibilities and abilities being entirely mismatched, and not in a good way? If you can answer “no” to this question, is your name James Bond? A large part of parenting seems to involve confronting problems with no obvious solutions, or even an entry in the Parenting Manual’s…
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The Perfect Mother’s Day Cake With InterCake #ad
Read moreMother’s Day is nearly upon us. It’s one of those days that mum can be super spoilt by her children. This Mother’s Day I have teamed up with InterCake so that my six year old twin girls can give their mummy a very special surprise. A cake that has a very personal touch to make…
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Do Dads Suffer More Emotionally And Financially After Divorce
Read moreI have been married twice in my life. My first marriage ended in divorce, and this left me emotionally, and financially damaged. I also had to re-build my life from scratch, and after 15 years or so, and three children, it wasn’t easy, and it took me many years to be in a happy place…
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Let’s Have Some Quality Time With The Children
Read moreWhat is this thing they call quality time that you spend with your family and children? First of all I have to admit some of our modern terminology really annoys me so much, and this particular term; “Lets have some quality time with our children”, is easily top of the list. I will go into…
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Snow Days: My Sunday Photo
Read moreMy Sunday Photo is a bit of a change for me. It’s in black and white and I think it works really well, with all the snow that the UK has seen in the last few days. As for me, well, I’m my six year old daughters slave! Pulling them along in the sledges, which…
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The Beast From The East Arrived In Our City:My Snow Post
Read moreSouth Wales and in particular Cardiff was in right in the middle of the eye of the storm when the Beast of the East met Storm Emma. We woke up yesterday to very large drifts of snow and in places it was up to two metres deep. The scene in my street yesterday morning When we…
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Winter’s Here, But Are You Ready?
Read moreWinter is here and it seems like it’s here to stay for a little while longer. Although spring will shortly be upon us, you’re going to want to make sure that you’re still looking after yourself and your family for a little while longer. So let’s take a look at the last minute winter preparations…
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