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22/03/2015 20:33

Spring has sprung - Outdoor Fun

Spring has sprung! We have to make the most of every rare second of sunshine in the UK and today we definitely did. Winter has dragged on and on, and although we've been making the effort to still get outside it's going to be a lot easier with more days like today. The temperature was up, the...

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21/03/2015 20:34

First Olympian Beard Oil Review

This is my first attempt at growing a beard, and it's come a long way as it approaches 3 months of growth. The difference in my facial forest since I first introduced you all to it in this earlier post to how it is now is immense. No longer is it neatly pressed to my face. No longer is it...

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20/03/2015 19:45

Fatherhood Interview

I hear lots of people say that men don't talk enough. Dad bloggers are in a minority in an actually very busy field that we call parent blogging. That being said, so often do I hear people say how much they enjoy hearing things from a Dads perspective. It's those comments that keep me blogging and...

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19/03/2015 13:17

I'm Being Watched

Do you ever get that unnerving feeling that you are being watched? Stalked? Outwitted? Do you ever feel on edge in the supposed comfort of your own home? How do you handle that pressure? Do you turn the TV up, go to bed, have a drink? I need advice. Only I feel like I could be being watched. What...

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18/03/2015 14:21

Wordless Wednesday

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17/03/2015 19:58

Huevos Rancheros Recipe

All this week, BritMums are championing an Easter themed scheme encouraging people to share photos of their favourite #HealthyEggMeals on their Instagram feed. I shared my photo of Huevos Rancheros. It's a regular favourite in our kitchen and is so simple to make that I felt the need to share it....

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15/03/2015 12:31

Happy Mothers Day

As my blog title quite clearly states, I often feel like I am 'up Dad Creek without a paddle' and I'm sure that I'm not the only guy out there that feels that way. I'm enthusiastic, keen and involved as a parent, but meaning well and succeeding are two different things. I occassionally need guiding...

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11/03/2015 08:27

Wordless Wednesday

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09/03/2015 00:32

Free British Family Day Out

Days out don't have to be expensive or involve travelling far and wide. Sometimes we all forget that quality time with our loved one or children is what's important and the location or activity isn't actually that important. Espcecially where young children are concerned. Clayton is at an age where...

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06/03/2015 01:13

5 reasons I love my son

Being a parent is challenging, and some days I find it more difficult than others but I wouldn't swap it for anything in the world. I love my kids. I'm equally head over heels in love with both of you and feel privileged to have been given the opportunity to be a part of your upbringing every day....

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