Category Archives: Blog

For the last fifteen years, Kip Hakes has blogged his thoughts, ramblings and musings. There are blog posts on all manner of subjects right here. From technology, theme parks, days outs to parenting, it’s all for the reading! Enjoy!

My name is Kip Hakes – My Facebook ‘Real Name’ Issue

You might not be aware, but Facebook is starting to enforce a ‘real name’ policy [...]

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So… #Beard or #NoBeard

Because I’m bored and have nothing better to do – I thought I would finally [...]

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Phone User? Gadget Geek? Traveller? Or all of the above? You NEED one of these

I have too much tech – far too much tech – from where I’m sitting [...]

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Video Blog #8 – What’s in you bag?

So many bloggers have done a video blog about what’s in their hand/man bags, so [...]

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Who wants a Note in November? #novembernote

Inspired by Vicky at Single Mother Ahoy who has run the ‘The October Letters Project’, [...]

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Two Cups – One Kip

“Keep Busy” That’s something that I’ve been told to do a lot by family and [...]

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Today I was a prisoner, tomorrow I’ll be free (reluctantly)..

Today, I’ve not left the house – I can’t, I’ve needed to go out and [...]

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Celebrate #TacoTuesday the easy way with Old El Paso Stand ‘N’ Stuff Soft Tacos!

The wizards at Old El Paso have solved a problem that Taco eaters will often [...]

Video Blog #7 – Trolled on YouTube

So when I went to Germany I was witness to an incredible intimate gig with [...]

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I sit in Starbucks because I’m lonely

It’s 17.00 on Monday, and I’m in Starbucks. I’m here most days. I sit here [...]

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Video Blog #6 – YOU SPANNER!!

Who needs expensive toys when you have Daddy’s expensive set of spanners to play with? [...]

I’ve lost my Baby! – J at 29 months.

My little baby James is gone – all that’s left is a giant ‘boy’ (feels [...]

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Video Blog #5 – Reading with J

In an older video, J and I practised his new found language skills whilst in [...]