To all the fathers out there: Your words are very powerful, use them wisely! It was my daddy who taught me to value and accept myself, he told me that I was exceptionally beautiful and that I was the most valuable thing in life. And you know what? I believed every word that he said. My friend Tommy was not as fortunate...
Read MoreOne of the hardest things as a gift-giving father isn’t pleasing the kids. Of course, they will be happy with most of the things you give them; as long as they’re fun. That still leaves mum, though. She’ll be harder to please than the little ones, that’s for sure. So, you have to make sure that the gifts you give...
Read MoreWhat Is A Midlife Crisis? While midlife crises have been parodied in popular culture, for people experiencing them, the feelings are very real. Sometimes, in an attempt to stave off the feelings of grief or anxiety that can be experienced as we enter midlife, people...
Read MoreIt’s always worth helping your children pursue their dreams. After all, what is life without dreams and besides that it can help push them towards interesting and exciting careers? You never know how far they’ll get. Remember, Taylor Swift began her career performing for her family. So, how should you...
Read MoreWhether you’ve been forced to babysit the children or because you decided to have a bit of bonding time with the kids, there are plenty of fun activities to take part in with the little ones. It could be going outside and playing some sports, seeing a movie together, or just binging on fast food and video games...
Read MoreTaking care of your horse during the winter can feel like hard work. There’s the stable to be mucked out, not to mention the dark mornings. There are no late balmy summer evening rides to compensate either. We’ve put together some great tips to help you through the dark winter mornings, and keep you and your horse...
Read MoreYour wedding day has to be perfect – it’s the best day of your life! And while the bride and grooms’ families and close friends will be there to witness the start of their life together, what about the people you don’t particularly want to invite? Can you not invite some people?
Read MoreIt’s fair to say that the internet is supposed to make life easier. That’s what everyone claims, anyway. We work online now, we date online now, we buy, we do everything and it’s meant to be a piece of cake. That’s not true for dads though...
Read MoreUh yes, dadhood. The next step up from adulthood, dadhood is an entirely new experience. Any aging you’d previously experienced will be accelerated through stress, stress and more stress. Kids are great, and I don’t want you to misquote me on that. However, they do have a tendency to make our hair grey and...
Read MoreI'm going to open with this one with a “plain-as-day” statement: I used to avoid conflict. The only reason I’ve stayed (semi) sane over the years is by being able to identify toxic individuals and making sure I stay several zip codes away. Negativity clouds the soul, I believed...
Read MoreEvery sports fan has dreams of seeing their favourite team play on their home turf. But, seeing big teams play is usually a very expensive ordeal. You have to travel far, get pricey tickets, and drag the whole family out with you. But, it’s worth all of the hassle. And, it doesn’t have to cost the world. You just have to...
Read MoreIn today’s family households, most men and women work outside the home, so they want to spend as little time as possible carrying out household chores, so that they can enjoy quality family time with the children...
Read MoreThings might be plain sailing at the moment. However, it’s never a good idea to assume that will always be the case. Especially if you have a family that relies on you. There might be sudden huge costs in home repairs, or you might get injured and find yourself contending with medical bills...
Read MoreBoilers. Like many household appliances, we tend to ignore them until we need them. Regular maintenance of your boiler is essential, otherwise it can be a tricky and even expensive appliance to fix. Still, when it comes to common boiler issues, it is important that you know exactly what it is...
Read MoreIf you’re lucky enough to have a log cabin garden office, there may be one thing missing to complete your home working idyll. Wouldn’t it be lovely to have a wood burning stove to keep you nice and toasty while you’re working?
Read MoreTaking a bath may be an indulgence for grown-ups, but it’s a daily routine for most kids. And while bath time is usually great fun for children, boredom can set in – which then makes it difficult to get the little ones into the tub without a fight. What to do? It’s time to make bath time fun...
Read MoreWe live in a world where everything is electronic. The tills are becoming self-service, the ticket machines in train stations are more prevalent than the people in the booths and in schools, iPads are the new educational toy. Often, children come away from schools with letters about iPad use...
Read MoreWhen out and about, many dads carry their babies and toddlers – it’s a badge of honor that modern dads wear with pride. But for a lot of dads, also carrying the gear that the children seem to need (but end up not using…), the diaper bags, toys, spare clothing and more, can be a real chore!
Read MoreIt's fair to say that once you become a dad changes begin to happen. We’re not talking about differences in your lifestyle or even your daily routine which will undoubtedly both be completely different after a few years living the dad life. Nope, we mean how you look and how you feel...
Read More“Dad steam” is a real thing. You know that feeling bubbling up inside you ready to blow at any time. Instead of sitting in a local pub guzzling down a few pints, try some online competitive fun with a few buddies that could result in a little extra cash too. Of all the ways to make money...
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