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Austerity Dad: Handy Hints and Tips for the family on a budget.
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Jason Ayres returns with another year of humorous musings on his life as a stay-at-home dad and more.
Along the way he offers lots of money-saving tips for the family on a budget. These vary from the reasonably sensible (don't be conned into pre-booking flight seats) to those you probably shouldn't try at home (DIY dentistry and cheese grater pedicures).
As always, the challenges of stay-at-home parenting are never far away. Taking kids on holiday, fussy eating, and the joys of nappies are among the many topics discussed. The writer's obsession with junk food is also never far away. From misty-eyed reminiscences about the glory days of the Little Chef, to dreaming up strange new ideas for pizza toppings, there's plenty of food for thought.
Since publishing his parenting books the author has gone on to write the successful Time Bubble series of novels. You can follow him @AusterityDad.
Jason Ayres returns with another year of humorous musings on his life as a stay-at-home dad and more.
Along the way he offers lots of money-saving tips for the family on a budget. These vary from the reasonably sensible (don't be conned into pre-booking flight seats) to those you probably shouldn't try at home (DIY dentistry and cheese grater pedicures).
As always, the challenges of stay-at-home parenting are never far away. Taking kids on holiday, fussy eating, and the joys of nappies are among the many topics discussed. The writer's obsession with junk food is also never far away. From misty-eyed reminiscences about the glory days of the Little Chef, to dreaming up strange new ideas for pizza toppings, there's plenty of food for thought.
Since publishing his parenting books the author has gone on to write the successful Time Bubble series of novels. You can follow him @AusterityDad.
323 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 17, 2013
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About the author
Jason Ayres
39 books108 followersJason Ayres fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming a full-time author when he left the corporate world behind and published his first novel in 2014. Since then, he has written twenty more books, delighting readers with his signature mix of humour, engaging characters, and imaginative storytelling.
His character-driven tales focus on ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinary situations—whether travelling to an uncertain future, revisiting their past, or exploring alternate timelines. Blending elements of sci-fi, romance, and everyday life, his stories offer something for everyone, with relatable characters at their heart.
Jason’s latest series, set in the 1980s, follows present-day protagonists who, down on their luck, get a chance to relive a pivotal year from their past. 1980, 1981, and 1982 are available now, with more to come.
Want to know more about Jason? - You can find him at:
https://www.jasonayres.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/TheTimeBubble/
https://twitter.com/TheTimeBubble/
His character-driven tales focus on ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinary situations—whether travelling to an uncertain future, revisiting their past, or exploring alternate timelines. Blending elements of sci-fi, romance, and everyday life, his stories offer something for everyone, with relatable characters at their heart.
Jason’s latest series, set in the 1980s, follows present-day protagonists who, down on their luck, get a chance to relive a pivotal year from their past. 1980, 1981, and 1982 are available now, with more to come.
Want to know more about Jason? - You can find him at:
https://www.jasonayres.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/TheTimeBubble/
https://twitter.com/TheTimeBubble/
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December 3, 2013
This is a small journal collection of events following a fathers life. He goes into great detail about his daily life including what he eats, down to what he does during the day. I found the journal entries to be very random. They seem to just be a collection of thoughts, feelings, and observations that he experiences throughout the day.
His profession is a DJ, a blogger, a husband, and a father. This keeps things very interesting, as we all know that having kids can be an adventure in itself. He incorporates much of his life into his writing, and it's interesting to be inside his head for the duration of the book. I found this to be entertaining and witty at some points. I've always enjoyed journal style writing because it really feels you are living the author's life as your own. I rate this as a 5/5.
His profession is a DJ, a blogger, a husband, and a father. This keeps things very interesting, as we all know that having kids can be an adventure in itself. He incorporates much of his life into his writing, and it's interesting to be inside his head for the duration of the book. I found this to be entertaining and witty at some points. I've always enjoyed journal style writing because it really feels you are living the author's life as your own. I rate this as a 5/5.
September 26, 2013
Austerity Dad: Handy Hints And Tips For The Family On A Budget (The Stay At Home Dad Diaries) (Volume 2) by Jason Ayres is a 322 page, first person story. Ayres gives us his witty take on life's most mundane tasks. He records his life for a year, even dating the chapters as he goes, beginning July 8th 2012. He is a part-time DJ, blogger, husband and dad of two.
I really enjoyed his sense of humor and completely related to him. The writing was interesting enough that I read the book in two sittings. Along with his daily entries we get his money saving tips, twenty-two in all. The book reads similar to a blog, his random thoughts on random events. I laughed out loud several times, especially when he scored with the joined nuggets, like Siamese twins. I would read another of his books.
I really enjoyed his sense of humor and completely related to him. The writing was interesting enough that I read the book in two sittings. Along with his daily entries we get his money saving tips, twenty-two in all. The book reads similar to a blog, his random thoughts on random events. I laughed out loud several times, especially when he scored with the joined nuggets, like Siamese twins. I would read another of his books.
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