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Dad Test Drive: 2019 Ford Edge Titanium

July 5, 2019

An SUV with a firm grasp on performance, the Ford Edge has been carving out its own niche between the nippy Escape and the sturdy Explorer. I’ve been wanted to try the new Edge for a while, especially as a viable family car and replacement for my Ford Focus. As a Dad, my main criteria are that it has lots of trunk space, a comfy interior with enough room to be able to get a child’s seat in without putting my back out and be comfortable to drive for hours on family road trips. To ...

Brand Love, Dad-ing

Daddy and Daughter Winter Boots

October 18, 2018

My trusty leather boots have a hole in the sole. I’ve been wearing them pretty much every day for two years, apart from when I’m either in shorts or in deep snow. The grips have gone and now they’re so thin I can feel the breeze on my toes. Not much good for adventuring ...

Dad-ing

Step Aside ‘Influencers’ – the Dad Bloggers are Here

July 18, 2018

The self-titled ‘Social Media Influencers’ have created their own generational niche. For the most part, they’re attractive young women, who have honed the art of looking slightly away from the camera and having an incredible time. The issue is that, while they work ...

Dad-ing, sponsored

Father’s Day Gifts that Give Hope

June 11, 2018

I’m genuinely excited for Father’s Day. I know that I’ll get to spend some time with my daughter and hopefully have a little lie-in too. She’s the best gift I’ve ever had and I’ll always appreciate every moment I have with her, even when she’s ...

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My Kitchen Wingman – making my food go further

May 31, 2018

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of FoodSaver®. All opinions are 100% mine. I throw away way too much food. Not intentionally of course, I it just goes bad too quickly and it either starts to smell funny, or even when it goes in the freezer, it gets frostbitten. ...

Dad-ing

Can Tech Bring Your Family Happiness?

May 4, 2018

Social media provides little bursts of happiness as we get likes on a new post, but it quickly fades, which is why we keep posting. Just one more hit of augmented-happiness until the likes stop coming. Our time spent online can also be accompanied with a sense of missing out or ...

Dad-ing

12 Tips for Traveling with a Baby

March 28, 2018

It’s almost Summer, which means it’s almost time for road trips, flights to somewhere lovely, or a bus ride to the beach. Either way, you’re going to need to prepare. If only there were 12 easy tips to help. Hang on a second. Look! Here are 12 easy tips to make ...

Social Media How To's

40 Free Resources for Social Media Specialist, Bloggers and Content Creators

February 15, 2018

As a quick break to my usual Dad-blog, here’s a list of the best over 40 FREE resources for bloggers and social media enthusiasts. I’ve been asked a lot lately about the tools I use, which podcasts I listen to and which newsletters actually give interesting updates about the ...

Brand Love

5 Ways To Celebrate Valentine’s Day When You Can’t Be There

February 13, 2018

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Mobile Shop. All opinions are 100% mine. It seems like Valentine’s Day is one of those occasions that half of most couples care about. Even if it’s not something you’re so excited to celebrate, the chances are your ...