Fun & Innovative Coasters From Snapfish
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 Uncle Gaffer (nickname), who lives in Australia. For us, personalised photo gifts are the presents that not […]
Food Tech Review: UFit High Protein Drinks [With Competition]
I am so happy to be working with UFit at the moment, as I am fascinated with meal replacement solutions. I know it sounds geeky but it’s true. Lunches annoy me, sandwiches can get boring quickly and when trying exciting new combinations (like cheese, pepperoni, and olive), the costs start to increase. I then went […]
Daddy Geek Featured on Argos
I was particularly chuffed this week after having one of my ‘Black Friday’ hints and tips appear on the Argos website in the run up to the big day. Only five bloggers were chosen for this and I was one of them. So if you want to see my tip you will have to head […]
Unboxing: August MS515 Bluetooth Speakers
To be honest, I had not heard of ‘August’ before getting these Bluetooth stereo speakers but after seeing the high quality build and snug fitted box I wanted to know more. After a little research I was surprised to see that was a UK company set up back in 2005. Since then August has enjoyed […]
Top Tips to Protect Your Tech
Just how clumsy are you? Of course, you have never thrown your phone, however inadvertently, down the stairs. That wasn’t you who left your smartphone on the car roof, or sat on something crunchy you shouldn’t have. And your laptop has never been refreshed with a glass of water that was a little more expensive […]
Dear Santa, Please Leave These Goodies in My Stocking This Year
I’ve been a good boy this year (mostly), and I think most other dads would agree that they have too. So I’m surely on Santa’s nice list and have some of the presents I want coming my way. A lot of people seem to have problems buying for their dads, husbands and boyfriends. We often […]
Lazing Around: How To Make Sure Your Kids Are Active
The youngest generation has a real problem. Fewer and fewer children are active these days. It is a sorry state of affairs. As a father, you have a mission to make sure that your little ones are as healthy as they can be. That means that you need to encourage them to get active on […]
Tech Review: The Sprializer | Food Tech
I was sat in the office one day, when a colleague sat down eating what I thought was pesto pasta with baby tomatoes. It looked delicious. Then she dropped the bomb by telling me that the spaghetti was ‘spiralized’ courgette. She then went on to say that vegetable spaghetti was her secret weapon for getting her […]
How To Help Your Children With Their Driving Test
So, your children are starting to grow up and turn into young adults? It’s often one of the scariest moments in a parent’s life when their bundle of joy gets behind the wheel. We all know how dangerous the roads are today, and we’re more than aware of the risks involved. However, your children will […]
Tech Review: USB Moon lights For Cycling | Bike Lights
I’m getting to that age where cycling is getting more and more appealing. Couple with apps such as Strava, which gameifys cycling it becomes more and more interesting. My office is now only 15km from home so is manageable cycle but in these dark cold winter evenings mean that I needed lights so after a […]
Your Games Room is Boring! Spice it up with these Must-Have Items
I’m sure all of the other Daddy-Geeks out there have great aspirations for ways to create an awesome games room. There are so many fun things you can get to kit out your games room. I know exactly how I want to make the best games room for my family and me and here are […]
Everything A Dad Needs for a Family Day Out
Family days out are a staple among many of our lives. They can be frantic, fun or chaotic, but they are always necessary. So, here are my suggestions for things you’ll need to remember to help you have an excellent family day out. Snacks Picture the scene: you’re stuck in traffic, it’s boiling hot, and […]
Wicked Uncle | An Online Toy Shop For Clueless Shoppers
I’m really bad with birthdays. So bad in fact, that my family regularly expect their gifts the day after their actual birthday. In recent years it been getting better, as Mummy Geek has taken some of the responsibility. However, the process is usually the same. Go to Amazon, guess at a gift, add gift wrap […]
Dad Deserves A Life Too!
As a Dad, providing a better life for the wife and kids is always your priority. Seeing smiles on their faces makes you the happiest man in the world. You couldn’t ask for anything more out of life. Nevertheless, it’s important that you take some time to invest in yourself too. The family might be […]
What About Daddy Time?
As a father, life can be incredibly hectic. Between work and the family it is difficult to get a spare moment to yourself. That’s why when you do get that precious alone time, you need to make sure you are optimising it. Don’t waste those precious moments of silence by tackling those jobs you’ve been […]
An Adult’s Guide To Staying Safe While Browsing The Web
As a parent, you never imagine that you could be unsafe when you are browsing the web. No, it is the children that we must protect, isn’t it? Of course, the kids are your big priority because there are unscrupulous people out there who are looking to take advantage. Every child should know the warning […]
Home Tech That Has Made My Life A Lot Easier
My readers know how much I love tech. I think the name of the blog gives it away to be honest. But, perhaps what they don’t know is how useful I find technology when dealing with common problems at home. It certainly makes my life easier. On a daily basis I use the latest tech […]
Five Things You Need To Know About Camping With Kids
So, you’re planning on taking your kids camping are you? The amount of fun and misery ahead for you are unmeasurable. In all seriousness, camping is a great activity to get into with your kids at the weekend. There are just a few lessons you should probably learn before you head out into the wilderness. […]
Brilliant Situations To Use Membrane Keypads
As you know, I am a lover of technology. I use it in my life a lot, and I like to talk about it. And the other day I was thinking about membrane keypads (we’ve all done it). These have been around for years, but they’re rarely used anymore. Or so I thought. When I […]
How Social Media Can Help When You’re a Dad
If you’re not already a user of social media, you really should be. There are so many reasons for dads to be active on Twitter and Facebook. Read on to find out more about those reasons. Parenting Tips Can be Shared On Twitter, there are lots of accounts that help parents with tips and advice. […]
Great Gift Ideas For The Women In Your Life!
Men, we often think too much about ourselves and not enough about the other people in our lives. To be honest, everyone is culpable for being a little bit selfish every now and again. So, although it is amazing to buy gifts for ourselves for every occasion, it is also nice to buy gifts […]
Why Cycling Could be the Best Way for You to Get Fit
Don’t waste your money on a gym membership. If you want to get fit, you should consider cycling instead. Here’s why! Cycling is the Best Way to Burn Fat Fast Cycling is a great form of cardio exercise, so it burns fat. But research has also shown that cycling also helps burn fat faster than […]
Dad Fashion: Dressing for Autumn
Modern dads have style and fashion sense. They don’t shuffle around in their slippers or need their wives to dress them (no matter what she says). They’re not just modern men, however; they’re also fathers. Usually, that means that they have to not only dress well but also dress practically. Dads need somewhere to put […]
Great Tips for Family Gaming
As a parent, you have a difficult challenge to take on with regards to gaming. You want your kids to stay safe and have fun. Here are some great tips for family gaming. Set Up Parental Controls There is a lot of offensive and dangerous content on games that isn’t suitable for children. To make […]
Daddy Geek’s Gift Guide For Christmas
Well, it’s about time we started looking towards Christmas. It’s a time for family, for giving, and of course, dropping massive hints about the things we wouldn’t mind finding in our stockings. So, whether you are buying for a gadget-obsessed dad, or just looking for some inspiration for your present, read on. These are my selection […]