Most of us have experienced the joy of receiving a nicely presented bouquet of flowers in the post. It’s a special feeling that somebody has gone to the effort of choosing it and it has been put together with you in mind. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to replicate that for someone who…
Games consoles, screens and technology can be a hindrance to families who want to keep their kids active. There’s nothing worse than trying to drag a child out for a walk when they’re engrossed in playing a game or watching TV. For many of us, that’s a good enough reason to avoid games consoles. Cue…
The past week has seen a real drop in temperature. After what has seemed like an extremely long summer, Autumn seems to have arrived with a flourish. To mark the occasion, Cotton Traders have launched their Autumn-Winter collection with a gorgeous array of knitwear among other items. I have been checking out a few of…
AD – Olpro Cubo Breeze was gifted for review purposes A couple of years ago, I reviewed the Cocoon Breeze, a large inflatable drive away awning from Olpro. For longer trips when we’re staying in one place for a while, the Cocoon Breeze is exactly what we need. However, on shorter trips, we realised a…
Hiking is an increasingly popular pastime. Much like open water swimming, it offers benefits to both physical and mental health. Walking is a brilliant form of gentle exercise that allows participants to be outdoors in nature. It is unsurprising that so many of us are making time for it in our lives. With Father’s Day…
Be honest. Has your child started to beat you at games? Does sitting down to a board game together mean preparing for defeat? Me too. By the time children get to about nine years of age… ok, maybe a little younger… there’s every chance they’ll be able to win certain board games. Thankfully though, it…