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The Perfect Christmas Gifts for Book-Lovers and Early Readers

November 2, 2021

*Contains affiliate links Since the lockdown, I’ve been reading at an insatiable rate. I can’t get enough of diving into a good story or soaking up some history and finding out why things are the way they are. This gift-giving season will be another great one for giving people books and stories to sweep them into a new world. Here are the books that are expected to be the best sellers as well as a few from the everyone-should-read list. BEST SELLING BOOKS FOR ADULTS DadLife: a ...

Dad-ing, Social Media How To's

Parenting and Keeping Kids Safe in the Metaverse

October 29, 2021

It was always on the horizon and well-used in science fiction, but now the Metaverse has a clear timeline thanks to Facebook’s rebranding to Meta and their strategic development of a digital world that surrounds us. With the evolution from book-like web ‘pages’ to spaces that ...

Dad-ing

50 Tips, Tricks, and Gadgets for Family Camping Success + a GIVEAWAY!

June 25, 2021

Family camping trips are, in theory, a lot of fun. However, after you’ve arrived, unpacked, got into the snacks, and set up your accommodations, that fateful question always arises. “What do we do now?” Luckily, you’re old pal James is here with a list of fun gadgets, ...

Dad-ing

Working From Home? Here’s How to Separate Your Life and Your Laptop

April 6, 2020

Those of us lucky enough to be still working are trying to balance family life and trying to get our jobs done remotely. As a parent, this is obviously tricky and easy to fall into a number of traps: Getting distracted by kids Losing track of your hours and working beyond 9-5 Stop taking care ...

Dad-ing

Growing a Strong Young Woman – the Responsibility I Never Expected

July 28, 2019

‘The Future is Female’ her t-shirt said. The person on the train was wearing the catchphrase that has seen a resurgence in recent years and, as a reasonable person I, of course, agree. Well kind of. The future has to be hugely varied but equally so. The future has to be in part, ...

Brand Love, sponsored

A Keurig Morning (and a giveaway!)

May 17, 2019

It’s early morning and I’m the only one awake, for now. It’s still dark outside and I’m walking softly across the kitchen floor. I don’t want to wake the rest of the family as these are just a few, precious, quiet moments before the day begins. First things, first. Coffee. I open up my Keurig ...

opinion

Why Does Starbucks Ask for My Name? (and other customer service silliness)

April 5, 2019

Starbucks is a pretty standard cup of coffee. The lattes are fine and the Americanos are decent. But why oh why do they ask for my name when I order one? “Can I take your name?”, the Barista asks as I pay for my second coffee of the day. “It’s James” I ...

Dad-ing, opinion

The Power of Brands Who Pick Sides

January 16, 2019

You’re either with them or against them, and that’s the whole point. When a brand shows what’s expected of the people it draws a line in the sand to which the audience (consumers) can decide where to stand. The recent Gillette advert has gone viral on social media as it ...

Brand Love, Dad-ing

My ‘New Me’ Shopping List

December 19, 2018

I know that you don't technically need to buy anything to lose weight, reach a personal goal, or spend time on self-care, but I've always found that having a reminder on my wrist, a new pair of running shoes, or even a water bottle for the gym will encourage and inspire me to keep going and get ...