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Marketers: Here’s 5 Ways to Make Bloggers Hate You

Posted on July 28, 2012January 7, 2018 by Henry Elliss

Dear Blogger I am writing to you because I really enjoy reading your blog, “Henry’s Blog (parenting)” and I have a great opportunity I’d like to offer you. How would you like to write a post about a subject of your choice, and in return I will supply you with two HIGHLY relevant links which…

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Fatherhood²: Review – Wenlock Stuffed Toy and Pen

Posted on July 19, 2012January 7, 2018 by Henry Elliss

As most of you will know, I don’t really review that many products – not through lack of trying mind you, but simply because I don’t seem to be on enough marketing folk’s radars yet. So when I DO get asked to review stuff, I usually jump at the chance. Cue an email from the…

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Fatherhood²: Cyber-bullying, the raw numbers [Infographic]

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Henry Elliss

I saw this being posted by a few people, and after I read it I felt compelled to share. Luckily it’s not something I’ve experienced in my lifetime, but with two children growing up in an age where computers are the norm, it’s definitely something I worry about.

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Fatherhood²: One Year Later – Happy Birthday Freddie!

Posted on July 1, 2012January 7, 2018 by Henry Elliss

Just as I was two-and-a-half weeks ago, I sit writing this post with a glass of Champagne in one hand, as we celebrate Freddie’s first birthday. After a day of entertaining family with a BBQ (though it feels like we’ve been celebrating birthdays for months now!) I thought it was only right that I celebrated…

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Fatherhood²: The Trials and Tribulations of Toddlers and Technology

Posted on June 18, 2012January 7, 2018 by Henry Elliss

As somebody who spends half of my life sitting in front of a screen (if not multiple screens!), the topic of how much time children should spend on a computer is one that I follow quite closely – though admittedly one that is only just coming on to my own parenting radar on a personal…

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Fatherhood²: Four Years of Parenting – Happy Birthday Robert!

Posted on June 14, 2012January 7, 2018 by Henry Elliss

As I sit here typing this blog, I am swigging appreciatively on a glass of Champagne. Not because that’s the sort of guy I am (though frankly, I’d like to be!) but because Sara and I are celebrating the fourth anniversary of becoming parents – yes, today was Robert’s birthday. As we chatted about it…

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Fatherhood²: Guest Post – The Real Purpose of Ante Natal Classes

Posted on June 9, 2012March 1, 2018 by Henry Elliss

Stage 1. Conception. Stage 2. Back up required – in the form of information and people. Stage 3 – booking an ante natal class. Knocked up? Bun in oven? Don’t know the difference between pethidine and methadone? Confused by the amount of words in your baby book beginning with “Con2? Conception? Contraction? Condescending? Only ever…

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Retro DIY Post Alert! Trellis time again…

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Henry Elliss

In a break from the current routine, I interupt my regular daddy-based blogging to post an update on our house DIY! As a bit of background for the uninitiated, I started my first proper blog 8 years ago – titled “Our First Flat” it chronicled the DIY efforts of doing up our house. You can…

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Fatherhood²: What do you get the child who has (inherited) everything?

Posted on June 7, 2012January 7, 2018 by Henry Elliss

Before finally arriving on the topic of today’s (probably very short) post, I was intending to write another Father’s Day Gift post, like I did last at Christmas – i.e. what the man in your life really wants this Christmas. Unfortunately, my fellow fathers seem a lot more reluctant to speak their mind on Father’s…

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Fatherhood²: Guest Post – Captain’s Log: The Shoe Odyssey

Posted on May 24, 2012January 7, 2018 by Henry Elliss

Our mission today: to seek out new shoes for three of our expedition members. This will be the first time crew members BoyN and BoyJ have had shoes as they have recently mastered the technical skills needed for walking. Terrain: Hard going. Today we will need to transit the area of ‘Oxford Street’ in order…

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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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