A blog about being a pretty average dad… and stuff (formerly Henry's Blog)
Whether you’re an experienced family of campers or you and your family are new to it, there are several camping gadgets and accessories to choose from in 2021. Today, campers worldwide are turning to an array of inventions to help elevate their camping experience. Of course, we are exposed to the odd gimmicky product from…
Just over a week after the UK Government gave the nod to campsites that they were allowed to reopen, I’m pleased to report we have finally been on our first camping trip of 2020. By this point in the year we’d normally have been on two or three trips by now. Not to mention our…
When I first started sharing camping tips on this blog, a couple of years ago, camping was pretty low on most people’s holiday wish list. While there are many camping lovers out there, when you tell people that you’re heading on a camping holiday, you’d often be met with puzzled looks or faces of pity….
Saying a fond farewell to your friends, family or neighbours isn’t easy.Sometimes, we have to say goodbye because we’re moving to a different neighbourhood. Other times, you might find yourself planning a goodbye party because you’re leaving your old job in search of greener pastures. Whatever the reason for your Bon Voyage event, it’s important…
There’s more to life than money. However, if you’re not making enough cash from your job, you could find that no matter how hard you try to plan your expenses, you’re always falling behind on bills and payments. It’s frustrating to feel as though you’re stuck in a financial rut. The good news is that…
Men make up the vast majority of the hair loss population. Male pattern baldness, the most common form of hair loss, accounts for over 95% of hair loss amongst men. As early as the age of 35, most men will have started experiencing some form of hair loss. Male pattern baldness is a dad’s worst…
With the UK in ‘lock down’ due to Corona virus and no end in sight, the prospect of taking a holiday seems like a long way off right now. Frankly, even getting out of the house can be tricky (or discouraged!) – so how do you stop yourself going stir crazy, especially when the weather…
You may or not have noticed, but I’ve not been posting to this blog much lately – over 6 months in fact. Around August last year we embarked on a house move which turned rather complicated, resulting in us being ‘transient’ / between-homes for nearly 3 months. We finally moved in on Valentines Day. A…
If money’s tight, and you can’t find the cash that you need in your savings, you might decide to seek out an extra source of income. Unfortunately, not all of us have the energy to work another traditional job on top of the career that we already have. Fortunately, home working can help with this…
Raising kids is always tough. You have to teach your children about the world and all of the bad and good things in it. You also have to teach your kids about things that are too complicated for them to easily understand. That’s just a part of being a parent. One of the issues that…