The Most Iconic Christmas Snacks & Nibbles of the 80s & 90s Welcome to Day 3 of our 25 Days of Nostalgia series! Today, we’re diving into the festive treats that made Christmas in the 80s and 90s so memorable. Long before Instagram-worthy grazing boards and gourmet advent calendars, these retro Christmas snacks were simpler… <p>The post The Most Iconic Retro Christmas Snacks & Nibbles of the 80s & 90s first appeared on Dad Blog.</p> ..read more

Welcome to Day 2 of our 25 Days of Nostalgia series! Today, we’re rewinding the tape on some of the most iconic UK Christmas ads and commercials from the 80s and 90s. These classic Christmas UK TV ads were an essential part of the holiday season, and nothing sparked nostalgia like these festive ads. Long… <p>The post Throwback Christmas Ads: The Most Memorable Commercials of the 80s & 90s first appeared on Dad Blog.</p> ..read more

As winter sets in, days become shorter and the sun is a rare visitor. But with some creativity, we can make the most of that fleeting sunlight, using it to brighten our homes, reduce heating costs, and create a cosy atmosphere. In this post, we’ll explore some eco-friendly strategies for making the winter sun work… <p>The post Winter Sun Hacks: Naturally Heat Your Home with These Simple Tips first appeared on Dad Blog.</p> ..read more

This post is part of our 25 Days of Nostalgia series, where we’re diving into what made Christmases of the 80s and 90s so special. Each day, we’ll explore a different piece of our childhood that brings back the magic of the festive season. Day 1: It’s An Argos Christmas After All For kids growing… <p>The post The Argos Catalogue: The Ultimate 80s & 90s Christmas Wishlist first appeared on Dad Blog.</p> ..read more

If you’ve ever faced a winter like the one we did – moving into our house during the infamous “Beast from the East” blizzard, after relocating from the balmy south to somewhere considered ‘the north’ by anyone south of Suffolk – you know the kind of cold that makes you question your life choices. Then… <p>The post Simple Ways to Keep Your House Warm in Winter first appeared on Dad Blog.</p> ..read more

Diamond painting – the craft that combines all the sparkle of diamonds with the calm focus of a thousand tiny plastic bits.  My wife and daughter both swear by their diamond painting kits, and while neither has quite finished one yet, it’s more about the journey than the destination, right?  As for me, I’d love… <p>The post Diamond Painting Kits: The Perfect Christmas Gift for Adults (Depending on How Much Time They Have) first appeared on Dad Blog.</p> ..read more

Ahh, Christmas, it’s nearly that time of year again. Now, I know I’ve been pushing the Xmas stuff pretty hard so far (have you seen my 104+ Christmas Gift Ideas for Dad: The Ultimate 2024 Guide ? post?) – but I really love Christmas now that I get to spend it with my family, the… <p>The post Dark LEGO® Gift Sets for Stereotypically Neglectful Dads first appeared on Dad Blog.</p> ..read more

If you’re anything like me, Disney has been a part of your life since before you even took your first breath. My parents played Disney soundtracks while I was still in the womb, and it’s safe to say that the love only grew from there. Thanks to my ADHD and a dash of echolalia, I… <p>The post Disney Quotes: The Ultimate Collection for Every Mood first appeared on Dad Blog.</p> ..read more

Ah, Christmas. The most wonderful time of the year – or so the song goes. For dads, it’s less “silent night” and more “why is there glitter in my hair?” From assembling toys to mediating gift-induced meltdowns, Christmas is a marathon that starts with wrapping paper and ends with leftover chicken sandwiches. The season of… <p>The post 51 Dry, Funny, and Heartfelt Christmas Quotes for Dads first appeared on Dad Blog.</p> ..read more

If your dad is anything like I am, then shopping for him can be a right nightmare. It’s no wonder you’re here searching for Christmas present ideas for your Dad. We dads are notoriously difficult to buy for, aren’t we? We’ll say we don’t need anything (even if we’ve been eyeing up something new for… <p>The post 104 Christmas Gift Ideas for Dad: The Ultimate 2024 Guide ? first appeared on Dad Blog.</p> ..read more