Parenting Is a Full Time Job, so a Break Can Work Wonders. There are plenty of jobs that imply a great deal of responsibility and in return reward players both materially and professionally. There is usually an indissoluble link between the importance of the duty and the financial compensation. Most people would agree that money…
Guest Post – Which Wills tells you Which Will you need!
The clever people over at Which? Wills have commissioned new research that reveals the ‘unmentionable’ topics in life that we often feel uncomfortable discussing with family and friends. The survey and infographic reveal the trickiest subject matters are sex, finances, death and relationships. However, our perception of taboo subjects depends largely on our relationship with…
Fatherhood: Review – Lego Super Heroes Iron Man: Detroit Steel Strikes
When I first heard that this Lego set was being released, I got way more excited than you’d probably imagine a grown-up man getting. Not because I’m a huge “Detroit Steel” fan, but because of the other Marvel Hero introduced in this set. The character in question is possibly the most pivotal in the entire…
Fatherhood: Review – Lego Super Hero Mighty Micros 2
Having bought the kids the complete set of Super Hero “Mighty Micros” sets last year for their birthdays, we have been eagerly awaiting the release of more from the series. Thankfully, we weren’t disappointed – this year sees the release of a whole new set! Just like the first series, this line comprises of 3…
Fatherhood: How-to – Make a Lego Minifigure Storage Display for under £5
If you are a collector of Lego Minifigures – either the ‘blind bag’ collections or perhaps a particular range – you might struggle to find a good solution to storing them all in a nice display case. Sure, you can buy a variety of options that do the job, but they’re all very expensive and…
Guest Post – Where to get the best deals for your everyday expenses
Some people may not believe there are working ways to cut down on one’s expenses. However, the truth is this, there are some ways to lessen your monthly expenses and save on some money. You just need to know some good working tips that will help you to save on some spending. They are as…
Fatherhood: Review – O2 Smart Home (Pt 1)
Just before Christmas, a lovely chap got in touch from O2, to ask if I’d like to take part in a home test/trial thingy for their snazzy new “Smart Home” technology. Designed to connect and automate many of your regular tasks around the home, the start of Winter seemed like the ideal time to give…
Guest Post – The 5 most expensive Lego sets
Lego, one of the best known and most played with toy of the past couple of decades. But Lego isn’t only for children – adults also like to play with it. What makes certain Lego sets so expensive? It is not the number of pieces or a popular theme. Usually the value goes sky-high after…
Fatherhood: Review – Chalkola Pens
Despite having only dropped into the Henry’s Blog mailbox this month (also known as the work pigeon hole in the Good Relations offices), the Chalkola Markers I’ve been reviewing for this post have turned out to be one of my favourite reviews of 2016. Sure, it helps that I’m already a bit of a liquid…
Guest Post – Safe Driving During Winter
To launch their new “safe driving on two wheels” infographic (which you can find by clicking on the image at the bottom of this post), the lovely people at Jefferies Solicitors have asked me to tell you about some of my winter driving experiences. Obviously I’m not a motorcycle rider personally (I’ve never figured out…