Challenges You’ll Face As A Single Dad
Single parents and single dads are not a rare occurrence anymore. With divorce ratings soaring, many parents are going to find themselves dealing with the issues of parenthood alone. However, being a single dad doesn’t mean that you can’t still be there for your kids. You can; you’re just going to face a few challenges […]
Amazing Facts About the Latest Gaming Platforms
How bright does the future look for gamers? It’s hard to say. At the moment, it’s hard to say. There are a bunch of names floating around for the latest gaming platforms, but information is limited on some of them. Here’s a quick rundown of the gaming platforms of 2016 and 2017. VR So, it’s […]
How to Get Your Kids Enjoying the Great Outdoors
Do we want our kids growing up to be couch potatoes? I imagine not. Do we want them to hang out indoors and play video games all day? I’m sure we don’t. (Besides, if they’re playing video games all day then we’ll hardly ever get a turn to do the same ourselves!) It’s important to […]
Father’s Day Gift Guide
I’ll never forget the summer of 2013… As an new father with two baby girls it was father’s day, MY day and my gift was a small box, just bigger than a pack of matches. My imagination thought it might be a USB stick, watch, memory card, or possibly cuff links. However, upon opening I […]
Awesome Activities That Will Get Your Kids To Sleep Like A Dream
Are your little bundles of joy so full of energy that bedtimes are more of a nightmare and then dream? Then why not try some super energy consuming activities to wear them out. Roller skating You can go rollerskating in a purpose built park, or you can try it out on your street beforehand. If […]
Making Your Lifestyle A Little Healthier As A Parent
When you’re a parent, your health is not just about you; it’s also about your family. If you are not fit and healthy, they could be the ones that suffer. So, here are some top ways to make your lifestyle a little healthier when you’re a parent. Cook the Family Meals When you are responsible […]
Work from Home Dads – A New and Growing Trend
Over the past several decades, society has done some radical flip-flopping so that customs that were once prevalent are no longer the norm and those that were on the fringes have become the new norm. Today no one thinks anything of moms going out to the office every day while dads stay at home to […]
Great Car Gadgets Every Dad Needs
Let’s face it. When you’ve got one or more children in tow, you won’t have much time to devote to “geeking up” your car. Especially if you’ve got babies or toddlers to look after! The thing is, some geeky gadgets could help both you and your offspring have a better time on the road. The […]
Tech Review: Vizor Virtual Reality Headset
Being a gadget-loving father, I have seen many gizmos come and go. I was around during the last two Virtual Reality booms and sadly, they both fizzled into oblivion. In 1989, the term ‘Virtual Reality’ was coined, and by the early nineties there was a handful of VR terminals and a hit movie (The Lawnmower […]
Clever Ways To Get Your Kids More Active
When you’re younger, it’s important to not waste the summer season. It’s the best time of year to get outdoors and get active, and this is key to a healthy lifestyle. For parents, this means encouraging our children to head outdoors, and play in the sunshine. Sadly, with the rise of the gaming scene and […]
Tech Review: Olixar 3-in-1 Lens Kit
I’m becoming a camera ponce… As a fan of both photography and video production it can be a little frustrating only having a mobile phone camera when something epic happens. Whether is something magical such as your daughter’s first experience toasting marshmallows, or something scary, like finding a giant spider in the garage, the shots […]
5 Shocking Comebacks In Gaming
If the video game industry can teach us anything, it’s that in entertainment no idea is ever truly dead. As new systems and consoles have emerged over the decades, we’ve seen countless rebirths of old games, twists on existing concepts, and continuations of forgotten franchises. And when you think about it, it’s a miracle that […]
How Apple’s iPhone SE aims to claim the budget smartphone market
One of the most overlooked tech headlines in 2016 so far was the announcement that Apple would be releasing a so-called ‘budget smartphone’ – the Apple iPhone SE. This compact device aims to retake some of the most aggressive pricing strategies of Chinese brands by offering a smartphone that’s capable of all the expected tasks, […]
Summer Gadgets To Tempt You This Year
If you’re a gadget fan, now is the time to embrace seasonal change and invest in some summer gizmos. Whether you’re king of the grill, or you’re eager to impress at a special occasion, we’ve got you covered. Garden gadgets Summer can turn us all into green-fingered gardening enthusiasts. Are you getting out into the […]
Top 5 smartphones for gaming in 2016
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 both simple casino games to graphics-rich games like Real Racing 3. LG G5 (£500+) The G range of phones […]
Great Cars for All Type of Dads
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 looking for an auto upgrade. Country Dad: Land Rover Discovery Sport Space is often a problem if […]
What Does The Future Hold For Gamers?
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 want to know as much as possible about the future of gaming. At the end of the day, technology […]
Everything the Modern Dad Needs for an Epic Holiday
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 plenty of planning and ensuring you have all the right stuff. So, you need […]
Modern Movie Nights As Family Time
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 showing of the new ‘Minions’ film, it got me thinking about how modern movie nights have changed […]
Top 10 Gift Ideas For Kids This Christmas
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 see what you think. Pie Face The perfect board game for all ages, Pie Face, looks hilarious fun. […]
Top 5 Practical & Fun Gifts For Car-Lovers
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 husbands. The thing about guys is that we are a strange species. We might tell our loved ones not to get […]
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 […]
Awesome Gifts Ideas For Dads
If you’re struggling to figure out what to get your dad for a special occasion, you’ve come to the right place. As a parent myself, I know what fathers want. Here’s a hint – it’s not socks. Men like all manner of things, and so there’s a whole host of cool gifts we would love. […]
Gift Ideas for Men to Suit Every Occasion
It can be notoriously difficult to buy gifts for men. There always seem to be fewer options for them, and they have everything need! But there are great ideas out there, and here are some of them for each occasion. Birthday When you’re looking for gifts for a man, there are some key options that […]
Six Essential Camera Tricks To Capture Memories
As you and your family grow up, you always wish you had taken more snaps. There is nothing better than coming across a few family pictures and enjoying a nostalgic night in. Do you remember when this happened? Or what about when so and so said that to them? Your memory, like your body, can […]