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Author: Henry Elliss

Fatherhood: Don’t be a Dull Dad… Dad Jokes FTW!

Posted on June 17, 2015January 7, 2018 by Henry Elliss

As you can probably tell by now, Father’s Day (and the weeks running up to it) have no become the defacto time for brands to think about dads in their marketing campaigns. Whilst it will be nice if they remember us for the rest of the year, I’m not going to look a gift horse…

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Fatherhood: Father’s Day Gift Guide – Part 2

Posted on June 12, 2015January 7, 2018 by Henry Elliss

Following on from my first post earlier in the week, I wanted to add a few more suggestions to the mix – mainly because I found way more gift ideas than I realised I would, when I was doing my research. So here are 5 more Father’s Day gift ideas for you – at least…

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Fatherhood: Father’s Day Gift Guide – Part 1

Posted on June 9, 2015January 7, 2018 by Henry Elliss

With the big day fast approaching, children everywhere (both young and old) will inevitably be searching around for that perfect gift for the father in their life. If you’re finding it all a bit of a struggle, I’m here to help. Just like last year, I’ve done my research and have found 5 gifts which…

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Fatherhood: Review – Hot Wheels Super Speed Blastway

Posted on June 6, 2015January 7, 2018 by Henry Elliss

My kids are already big fans of Hot Wheels, so when the folks at Mattel asked if they could send us their newest track-set to test out – along with a t-shirt from the new Hot Wheels collection – my boys jumped at the chance! The ‘Super Speed Blastway’ (I don’t know who comes up…

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Dear Hollywood – stop treating bloggers like idiots

Posted on June 4, 2015January 7, 2018 by Henry Elliss

As you’ve probably guessed from the title, I’m about to have a rant. And not just a “Henry woke up on the wrong side of the bed” type of rant – this is one of those rants that is likely to get me blacklisted by just about every entertainment brand out there, forever highlighted in…

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Fatherhood: Kids and Tech and Me

Posted on May 25, 2015January 7, 2018 by Henry Elliss

Any of you who have come into contact with me online will know that I’ve got a reasonably keen eye for a good gadget. Back when I first started this blog in 2011, for instance, I wrote a piece called “Baby gadgets aren’t always baby good-gets” which outlined some of my favourite gadgets for making…

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Fatherhood: I Made It! Well, according to Netflix…

Posted on May 11, 2015January 7, 2018 by Henry Elliss

In what I can only assume is some sort of clerical error, the people at Netflix UK have deemed me worthy of joining their ‘Stream Team’. Aside from being an excellent, rhyming name, I’m not entirely what this involves but they have sent me a Netflix subscription and will keep me updated when new stuff…

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Fatherhood: Review – The Toucan Box

Posted on May 5, 2015January 7, 2018 by Henry Elliss

Another week, another review – I must be getting better at this! Either that or the people offering me things to review haven’t actually read any of my other reviews. But it can’t be that, surely? :D Anyway, the people behind the ‘Toucan Box‘ club (club is the best word I can think of for…

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Fatherhood: Taking the JCB Fresh Air Challenge!

Posted on April 26, 2015January 7, 2018 by Henry Elliss

As most of you will know, I often struggle when it comes to creating good posts on behalf of brands. My reviews are paltry at best, and when brands as for other things I usually fail to figure out how to creatively bring their wishes to life. So when JCB asked me to take part…

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Fatherhood: My Son just Made me Homer Simpson

Posted on April 20, 2015January 7, 2018 by Henry Elliss

Having now been a parent for close to seven years, the list of ways that my children make me happy is enough to fill up a large-volume novel. Every day I wake up a dad, I count my blessings – I’m fully aware of how lucky I am, what a charmed life I lead and…

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henweb

henweb

Pun-loving, 👨‍👦‍👦 dad-blogging, 📷 photo-taking, 🏰 Lego-making, 🎅🏿 beard-wearing, 👶 child-caring dad of 2. 💍 Husband of 1. 💩 Strategist

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Spent a few hours in a client meeting this week wh Spent a few hours in a client meeting this week where this was the view from the meeting room. I’ve definitely seen worse views.
Swipe to see where I spent today. It got busier, I Swipe to see where I spent today. It got busier, I promise
Good morning from a frosty Brimpton Good morning from a frosty Brimpton
Had the absolute pleasure of seeing @actualbenfold Had the absolute pleasure of seeing @actualbenfolds again last night, this time at the @royalalberthall. Not only was it an amazing concert, there was a big surprise at the end when he bought out both @doddleoddle AND the legendary @realmattlucas - what a treat!
Went to the ‘Spectacle of Light’ at @welfordpa Went to the ‘Spectacle of Light’ at @welfordpark (where they film @britishbakeoff) and had a lovely autumnal stroll amongst the lights
As today is ‘Back British Farming’ day, I want As today is ‘Back British Farming’ day, I wanted to give a shout-out to all the farmers in the local area, especially Brimpton’s own @mbowden1954. One of my favourite aspects of living where we do now is being surrounded by countryside and farm land - and being able to see an actively-farmed field at the end of our garden. Every time something’s being done to the field I’m out with my camera, usually trying to figure out the names of all the machinery - and it’s so nice to see a product being grown right from seed to harvest. I know it’s not easy for farmers at the moment, and I dearly hope ours are able to keep farming for many years to come - so if you have one near you, make sure to show them all the support you can!
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