Author The Geek Daddy

This summer you will have a lot of decisions to make about your family vacation. A lot of people like to fly off to Europe. But, instead, you might want to consider hitting the open road as a family. If that...

I know there are many people reading that title, thinking it will never happen to me. I will never be so boring that a car is just a machine to get my family from A to B. Oh, believe me, you will. As soon as...

The Easter holidays are on the horizon and that can only mean one thing: lots of time with the kids. But keeping the kids happy and entertained over the Easter break is no walk in the park. Kids can be...

It’s 2016, and the height of technological advancement. And, that means the variety of things we can do with our families has never been greater. Modern technology affords us a great many opportunities for...

As a father, buying a car is not a straightforward task. There is a lot that has to be taken into consideration. Here are the key things that you should look for in a car. Good Style You might be a...

Okay folks, here’s the deal. Every year we open our new pair of socks, and we put on our best smile and say thank you. But, that’s not what we really wanted. So, to save you the trouble (and my fake...

If you are a golf enthusiast, you need to enjoy a golf holiday at some point in your life. Normal holidays are great, and there is nothing like enjoying the sun, sea and sand with the family. But, sometimes...

If you’re working and have kids, you know how important those two weeks off in the middle of summer can be. That’s why it’s worth taking some time to think about the amazing places you could take your...

Technology plays an integral role in modern society, especially in my life. We all love treating ourselves to the latest and greatest gadgets. But with so many options on the market, it can be hard to know...

Mobile phone technology has progressed at an astonishing rate and now people use them for many aspects of their lives – from working to playing music and games. These are five great 2016 gaming phones for...

If you are anything like our family, it can be a real struggle getting your children to try new things. It’s fine until they reach a certain age. Most toddlers, for example, will try anything as long as it...

As a busy Dad, you just can’t wait to get time to jump on the bike and hit the trail. Maybe you like to run, surf, swim, or kayak? Whatever you enjoy doing, it’s probably something to do with getting...

Let’s be honest, we all know that trying to buy gifts can be a nightmare sometimes. Buying for parents can be particularly difficult! If your dad’s birthday is on the horizon, you need to start considering...

As a dad, having the perfect car to drive your family around in is essential. It needs to be safe, reliable and spacious enough to carry everyone inside. Here are the cars to consider if you’re a parent...

Do you love nothing more than relaxing with a good computer game during your free time? Have you purchased all the latest games consoles to ensure you’re never left without something to do? Then you probably...

because technology makes life far more relaxed and laid-back. The obvious question is: ‘how do you transform your home into a smart home?’ Well, you will be glad to hear that it is not as difficult as...

 So it’s up to you to do what you can to make sure everyone has an excellent time of things. The way to do this is to plan and execute the perfect holiday experience for everyone. This is going to involve...

So you’ve decided to treat the kids to a winter trip away, and the whole family is incredibly excited. The only problem is that you’ve never been to such a cold country before, and don’t know how to keep...

Movie nights in the Garstang household have two variations. The first is family movie night and the second is for parents only. After a recent movie night when the family and I snuggled in for a early evening...

Should you let your kids go online? The simple answer to this question is yes, and you should. While the Internet is filled with dangers, it can be an educational tool that is simply too good not to use. So...

Looking for the perfect gift for your children this Christmas? It’s getting close to deadline day, so I thought I would give you some handy tips. There’s something here for all budgets, so take a look and...

Winter brings a drop in temperatures and more extreme conditions for us to deal with. Being a parent means it’s your responsibility to protect your children and keep them warm and cosy all winter long....

Driving is such a fantastic experience and can prove so important in your life. So you need to make sure you make the best of your driving experience. There are so many different facets to driving, and you...

Now that we're in November, we'll be thinking about what gifts to get people for Christmas. In particular, many of us will be wondering what could make perfect presents for our dads, brothers or...

As a family, we are huge fans of personalised photo gifts. Every Christmas we create a 50+ page photo book, that serves as our family album for the year. We also create smaller books for extended family and...