Finding some personal space in today’s world can be tough, especially if you have kids running circles around you when you are trying to work from home. So your man cave could be your best option for your office, and if you are a Man Cave Geek you will want all the latest gizmos to…
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Sports Day : Competitive Or Non Competitive
Read moreIt’s that time of the year when primary and junior schools will be holding their sports day, and as per usual it will bring up the subject of whether they should be competitive or non-competitive. It of course is entirely up to schools how they wish to approach sports day. The school our seven year…
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Parts And Equipment For Volvo Vehicles
Read moreVolvo vehicles are extremely popular. The Swedish carmaker has blessed the UK with a range of exciting and diverse vehicles. From the Volvo C30 to the Volvo XC70 – there is a car for everyone; all tastes, all needs, and all budgets. Nevertheless, once you have bought your car the fun does not stop there.…
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Mental Health Awareness Week: Social Media
Read moreI thought I would add my contribution to Mental Health Awareness week which is this week. My worries for the young generation that is growing up in an incredibly fake world where apparently everything is obtainable frightens the living daylights out of me. Society is creating a generation after generation that feel unworthy, have no…
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Well It’s About Time Jeremy Kyle Was Taken Off The Air
Read moreYesterday I heard the news that the Jeremy Kyle Show has been taken off the air. To be brutally honest this is not before time. I have watched episodes of the show and on most occasions somewhere in the show I feel uncomfortable with the way guests are treated by the host, Jeremy Kyle. His…
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Press Trip: Oakwood Theme Park
Read moreYesterday we had the pleasure of visiting Oakwood, the largest theme park in Wales. It was a beautiful sunny day and blue skies for as far as you could see. As we live in Cardiff it was only about an hour and a half drive. Oakwood is set in the Pembrokeshire countryside and I couldn’t…
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How to Sleep Better: The Ultimate Guide for Parents Who Desperately Need Sleep
Read moreWe all know that sleep can be difficult to come by when you have children. It’s so cruel, it really is the time when we need it most to be at our best for our kids but also a time when enjoying it can be the most difficult thing to do. We’ve put together a…
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Fatherhood: It’s Tough At Times
Read moreBeing a dad is without a doubt one of the most challenging but rewarding parts of my life. When you are a dad to five children in a society like today you have to deal with so many more issues that simply didn’t exist when I was growing up. The more I look at the…
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Being Honest With Yourself Leads To Loving Yourself
Read moreDuring my life I have suffered from depression many times. Sometimes it’s lasted for years. My depression and mental health issues are something that I have learnt to deal with, sometimes successfully, other times not so successfully. Looking back at my life I have come to the conclusion that a lot of mental health problems…
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Do You Need A Father As A Role Model When You Become A Dad?
Read moreThe answer in a word is no. You don’t. However, my concern is that it is projected by society that we all need a father whilst growing up so that we have a role model to help us develop our skills as a father when that moment in life comes that a little one calls…
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Our London Marathon Weekend Part 2
Read moreSo it was our second day in London for the Virgin London Marathon and to say it started just a bit early would be an understatement. The girls were awake and raring to go at 5am, and as big as our family room in the premier hotel was, it was very spacious I might add,…
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Our London Marathon Weekend Part 1
Read moreThe weekend just gone, if you hadn’t noticed, was the weekend of the London Marathon and this year my wife, Emily took part in running the 26.2 mile course. Oh my goodness! I would struggle to run 26 metres without collapsing in a heap so huge respect from me that’s for sure. I’m in total…
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Yay! The Bike Stabilisers Are Gone A Life Lesson Learnt
Read moreA few months ago our twin girls asked for the stabilisers to be taken off their bikes. So, as you do, we did exactly that. Less than an hour later they were back on the bikes. The girls balance was just not there and steering the bike was, well a disaster! There was lots of…
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The Easter Weekend Has Reminded Me Of The Importance Of Family
Read moreThe four day Easter break has reminded me how obsessed you can become with your smart phone and social media in general. Yes I was on it over the weekend, but considerably less than what I am normally. I wanted to enjoy the weekend more as a family without a constant glance or look at…
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Making The Switch From Windows To Other Platforms
Read moreThe platform you run your computer on affects pretty much everything about how you use it and what you can get out of it. For that reason, it is always a good idea to make sure that you have the kind of platform you want, so that you can be sure you are going to…
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Dino Ranger Treasure Hunt Review Easter Holiday Activities #AD
Read moreWe have just started our Easter break and when you have seven year old twin girls my thoughts always turn to activities that I think the girls would enjoy. This is because when you are seven years old you just have to occupy them for every waking moment of the day. So I am always…
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5 Conversations to have with your child about social media
Read moreSocial media can be daunting for many parents. With new apps and sites emerging daily, parents can often struggle to keep ahead of our ‘digital native’ children. Regardless of the social media site or app your child is using, Laya Healthcare encourages parents to talk with their children and ensure they have these important conversations…
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Why Insurance For Builders And Tradesmen Is So Important
Read moreI have been a self-employed painter and decorator for over 20 years and along the way I have learnt many things about running a successful business. One important lesson I have learnt is to do everything properly and not to cut corners because it might save you a few pounds. It quite honestly is not…
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What Age Do we Let Our Children Walk to School Or Anywhere On Their Own?
Read moreWe live in a world that is very unpredictable. The freedom that I had as a child from a very early age, really doesn’t exist anymore. I grew up in the city. Granted it’s not the biggest city in the world, but it has a population of around 300k so it’s a reasonable size. When…
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My Grooming Habits #MenWhoGroom Campaign #Ad
Read moreIt still surprises me that in 2019 the concept of beauty is still heavily focused on women. This means that us men are left on the sidelines. The lack of inclusivity for men still staggers and actually offends me a little. I have my own grooming habits, like I’m sure a lot of men nowadays…
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Family Settings With Xbox To Stay Safe Online
Read moreXbox have recently introduced their all new family settings. Xbox, which is part of the Microsoft family, are committed to making gaming a fun, inclusive and safe experience for everyone. This means that all the family can enjoy a positive and rewarding experience whilst gaming. Last week I attended a session which was held by…
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