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These posts have been contributed by other people – either fellow parents, friends or sometimes random other people

Guest Post – Common monetary woes that all parents will recognise

Posted on November 26, 2016January 7, 2018 by Henry Elliss

I’ve always considered myself a fairly savvy shopper, hunting out bargains and discounts like a virtual expert. If I can get it cheaper somewhere else, I will – that’s not to say I don’t sometimes spend too much of course! But that’s a whole different blog post, frankly. Yes, I love a bargain. But one…

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Guest Post – From Door Knobs to Window Furniture: 5 Simple Home Revival Additions

Posted on November 23, 2016January 7, 2018 by Henry Elliss

It is often said that a house is not a home until it is filled with love and attention. Caring for our homes is essential and it affects every part of our lives, from our general hygiene and family health, to our psychological well-being. You’ve probably heard the term ‘a tidy home is a tidy…

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Fatherhood: Review – Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar, 2016

Posted on November 5, 2016January 6, 2018 by Henry Elliss

Most of you who follow or know me will already be aware of my fascination with Lego – so when I was asked if I wanted to review the 2016 Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar, I obviously jumped at the chance. After my initial excitement, I realised I was in a bit of a strange…

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Guest Post – When Baby’s First Word Is “Money”

Posted on November 3, 2016January 7, 2018 by Henry Elliss

One thing that children learn at an early age is the concept of money. It doesn’t take children long to understand that money is something they want, that having it is good and not having it is bad. Even at an early age, as your child’s awareness of the value of money grows, it is…

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Guest Post – Essentials Every Dad Needs in His Diaper Bag

Posted on October 21, 2016January 7, 2018 by Henry Elliss

It seems there are hundreds of articles online giving moms ideas on what they should have in their diaper bags. It’s easy to see why this can leave dads feeling left out, because most men want to have their very own diaper bags to take around town. Not to mention some items in a woman’s…

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Guest Post – THE 5 COOLEST DAD JOBS TO IMPRESS YOUR KID’S FRIENDS

Posted on October 9, 2016January 7, 2018 by Henry Elliss

Although you probably shouldn’t make all of your life decisions based upon what your children’s friends think is cool, a few ‘cool points’ here and there never hurt anyone. If you’ve hit a life slump and you’re looking for some job inspiration – here are our top five dad jobs that’ll impress your kid’s mates……

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Guest Post – Understanding child tax credits – Can you claim?

Posted on October 7, 2016January 7, 2018 by Henry Elliss

Raising kids is costly work, not only on time (and your mental state as you endure one too many sleepless nights) but also when it comes to money. The average cost of raising a child has been worked out at £231,843, which can come as a shock to most parents just starting out! However, if…

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Guest Post – Poor Credit No Longer Affects Finding Loans for Bad Credit in the UK

Posted on October 4, 2016January 7, 2018 by Henry Elliss

Whenever a credit history is not provided to the loan issuer, they may not be able to analyze whether the borrower will be capable of repaying the loan on time. Whereas even at the event that they can see that the credit record of the borrower is poor, they still may have the willingness to…

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Guest Post – The three types of fashion for Dad’s summer clothes

Posted on July 22, 2016January 7, 2018 by Henry Elliss

The sun is out, a heat wave is upon us, and there are subtle reminders in all the shops that summer is here. Whether you’re planning on staying in this country and just heading down to the seaside for a couple of days, or you’re planning on jetting off to foreign lands, you’ll be needing…

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Guest Post – The Cost of Raising a Child, Revealed!

Posted on July 14, 2016January 7, 2018 by Henry Elliss

The average cost of raising a child to the age of 21 is not a figure to be trifled with, as it amounts to hundreds of thousands of pounds (£231,843 if you want to be exact) and heavily impacts on the lifestyle of a family, who only want the best for their little one. Debt management service…

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henweb

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

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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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