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As much as we love our men, their wardrobe tastes may leave a lot to be desired. You have probably looked through his wardrobe and thought ‘what the heck is that?’ It’s okay; we have all been there. If the man in your life needs some hot tips on how to dress, you are just the woman to do it. Here are some fantastic tips that you can utilize to make your kids daddy, cool.

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What is the Occasion?

Do you have a big event coming up? If so, you can’t go wrong with a dapper suit. Stick to classic black, in a tailored style, for maximum impact. He doesn’t need to invest in a tux, but a perfect suit that fits in all the right places is sure to wow. Add a crisp white shirt and a pencil thin tie. He will look the epitome of cool and sophisticated.

You may just want to update his general, day-to-day style. You cannot go wrong with a classic pair of dark denim jeans and short sleeve shirts. These look sophisticated and fashionable. What is more, this won’t is too much of a culture shock to him. If your man is used to dressing in comfy jogging bottoms and over-sized t-shirts, decking him out in skinny jeans isn’t going to work. You want to make sure that he feels comfortable in his new attire, but also update his retro-look.

Starting Small: Don’t Frighten Him!

You don’t want to overwhelm him with new wardrobe choices. You should seek to start small. Make small, subtle changes that he is sure to love. Is he a fan of a printed tee? If so, you can start by updating and modernizing the t-shirts in his collection. Aim to get him a new t-shirt every week. These subtle changes will make sure that he doesn’t feel like you are trying to change him. Add jeans, denim, shirts and ties when you see fit. Don’t remove his entire wardrobe in one foul swoop. He will notice and may be offended. Starting small is the key to yours, and his, fashion success.

Shoes Matter

For women, we love shoes. Men, on the other hand, are less than enamored with shoes. Update his sneakers with a cool pair of Converse. He will look down to earth and comfortable, but oh-so-fashionable in the process. In terms of more formal shoe wear, a classic pair of brogues is suitable for any occasion. Opt for black or brown and keep the wackier colors for the younger generations. Tan looks sophisticated and smart and will take him from office to date night in no time at all.

Compliment His New Clothes

Complimenting his new finery will ensure that he wears your carefully selected clothes all the time. Tell him that he looks handsome in his new clothes. He will be sure to wear them time and time again. After all, we all love compliments your husband or spouse is no different. That will make sure that your efforts are not wasted, and he looks the embodiment of daddy cool.

It’s easy to worry that your family is spending too much time inside using technology and not enough time outside running around. It’s a legitimate concern. But children don’t have to be outside exercising at every given opportunity. There’s plenty of fun to be had inside too, for both adults and children, and it doesn’t have to involve sitting down and barely moving. If your family likes to have fun at home, there are gadgets and entertainment systems that get the whole family involved. They’re also great for a girly night in with your best friends! If you prefer to be all-singing and all-dancing, these entertainment gadgets will get you up on your feet.

Dance Mats and Games

If your family likes to boogie then there are several options for getting your dance on at home. You can go for a simple dance mat with flashing lights, where you simply have to follow the pattern. Or you can get mats that are compatible with video game systems and even PCs. But dancing games have evolved a step further with video game systems that recognize your movements. These include the Xbox Kinect and Nintendo Wii. Players follow along with the dancers on their TV screens for tonnes of fun.

Karaoke Machines

Karaoke machines have been around for years now. But they have evolved from when they were first capable of being in people’s homes. You can still buy simple, stand-alone karaoke machines with preloaded songs. But karaoke machines, like everything else, now make use of technology and the internet to make the experience even better. Take a look at some karaoke machine reviews to see what sort is best-suited to you and your family. There are karaoke machines that work with iPods and karaoke games for systems like Xbox and PlayStation. You can also get karaoke software that operates online.

Video Games

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As well as singing and dancing games, there’s a whole host of other video games that are fun for all the family. You can sit down, and just play with a controller or you can play games where you need to use your whole body. Kids and adults love classics like Mario Kart. It’s a new experience for the kids and updated nostalgia for the grown-ups. If you want to get up and moving, a Xbox 360 with a Kinect feature is you best bet, with games that allow you to do anything from play football to ride some thrilling rapids.

Writing Tablets

Once upon a time, kids wrote and played on chalkboards, but not anymore. With a writing tablet, like the Boogie Board LCD Writing Tablet, there’s no need for chalk. With a writing tablet, you can do anything from draw to play tic-tac-toe, and when you’re done there’s no need to clean it off. You can buy other tablets designed just for kids too, which makes them safer and easier to use than just handing them an iPad. Even adults can use writing tablets for shopping lists and organizing the kids!