Camping tips, tricks and advice from a fairly average parent and a reformed dad blogger
As most of you will know by now, I very rarely turn down the opportunity to review a new toy – it’s basically one of the main reasons I started blogging in the first place, let’s be honest. So when the nice people at Hornby asked if we’d like to give their new ‘My First…
To celebrate the end of what is probably a momentous year for them, the clever (and very kind) people behind the world-famous ‘Lost My Name‘ books (reviewed on this very blog before they hit the big time!) have created quite an amazing review of 2016. Rather than go down the traditional (and frankly, fairly boring)…
If you are yet to see the 2015 Christmas advert from Sky Movies, which features a little girl trying to get rid of her Christmas Brussel Sprouts by distributing them around a variety of movies, you should probably go watch it now. Because if you haven’t seen it, this post is going to make even…
Well, it was good while it lasted. If I’m honest, I probably didn’t expect it to last the seven years that it has. But all good things have to come to an end. Yes, I’ve finally gone from best buddy to bad guy, at least in the eyes of my 7 year old. What is…
A couple of months ago, Sara and I decided it was about time we booked a family holiday – something we’ve not done in over a year, and which was now well overdue. Sure, we’ve done plenty of fun camping trips – and a memorable camping expedition to France last year – but we’ve not…
No, not those sorts of confessions I am writing this feeling one part guilty and one part shamed. I have this urge to clear my conscience as to how I feel as a dad. Full disclosure. I shall begin by saying that I love my family dearly, all that follows is in that context. Now…
Most of us love to socialise with friends and family when we have some free time, but there are times when you may find yourself stuck at home on your own with little to do and nobody around for company. While this may sound like a sad situation the good news is that you’re not…
With the spooky season now bearing down upon us like the ghost in a haunted house ride, thoughts invariably turn to costumes. Whether you’re throwing a Halloween party, taking the kids out trick-or-treating or just want to celebrate the season, it’s a great excuse to get the little ones dressed up in super-cute outfits. If…
When the nice man from MiHome got in touch with me, promising some exciting new innovations in plug-socket technology, I was hesitant. Whilst our home is chock-full of electrical items, I was pretty sure that if you’ve seen one plug, you’ve seen them all. Okay, so maybe I’m exaggerating for effect here – he actually…
As many of you will know, one of my favourite parental activities is reading with my boys at bedtime. I don’t always get to do it (usually due to a delayed commute, or the occasional late stay at the office) but I try to make it as much as is humanly possible, such is the…