A blog about being a pretty average dad… and stuff (formerly Henry's Blog)
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The ultimate guide to winter driving There are a variety of reasons throughout the year that might require you to check your oil or have you feeling your tyre tread. Trip to the coast? A long journey to visit family? Important conference or meeting? With winter on the doorstep, it’s important to give your car…
With Winter now firmly making it’s presence felt, there’s nothing I like to do more of an evening than sit in front of our log fire. When we originally moved to this house, I wasn’t really very fussed on having a real fireplace – it was a “nice to have” but not a deal-breaker by…
The following post was provided to Henry’s Blog in exchange for some commercial remuneration. I know that’s a bit frowned-upon, but it’s Christmas and money is always tight, so my morals a little slacker than usual… Enjoy! Are you in the market to pick a new merchant account service provider? It’s a difficult decision! You…
There are many types of dad in the world – and many types of dad blogger, too. Whether you’re married, single, gay, straight, working, stay-at-home – pretty much any dad, in fact – you will, in the first few years of your children’s lives, have come across the same issue: Namely, where to change your…