A Man’s Guide on How to Build a Book Collection

There’s something about books. I don’t mean the digital ones downloaded from the Kindle store. I mean paperback, glossy cover, ‘smell the newness’ printed books. My relationship with books started early on. I used to get a small amount of pocket money from the age of about five. If I wanted a new toy or […]

How to Build Your Dad Network – One of the Keys to Success

Networks. Networks are important. Whether they’re at work, at church, at your sports teams supporters club – having a network of like minded people can have multiple benefits. But how important is it to have a network of other Dads? And if it’s important, what benefits is it going to bring? A Dad Network is […]

Neil’s Top Money Tips for Hard Working Dads

Before we start, a little disclaimer: when it comes to money, I’m almost completely self-taught. The things I’ve learned have come through reading, speaking to others and a good bit of trial and error. I’m no financial guru – so if you read this and then lose money based on my advice, tough bananas. Now, […]

How to Cook Liver and Bacon With This Really Easy Recipe

This recipe for liver and bacon is one of my favourites. It’s quick and easy. It’s also clean, protein packed and cheap (serves 2 and 2 kids). Ingredients 400g Lamb’s liver 2 rashers of back or turkey bacon, chopped 1 large white onion, sliced 1/2 a medium white or savoy cabbage, chopped 100ml Low sodium […]

Training and Fitness: Fitting it Around a Busy Family Life

Life is busy. You already work long hours and travel a commute that makes Marco Polo look like a slacker. You also manage to make the majority of bath/story/bed times. But what about fitness? How is it possible to shoehorn in 3-5 hours of sweating, grunting and breathlessness into what is already a jam-packed week? […]