ScuttleBug! (no, we hadn’t heard of them either)
I knew the Scuttlebug trike was going to be a winner as soon as I took the box out of the postage wrapping. My little one started hopping about with excitement, squealing in that ear-splitting charming toddler way. Thankfully the scuttlebug literally took moments to be up and ready for her to start using (amazing how fast those squeals become tears!). She scooted backwards a lot. Then realised it went forward too… and she was...
Raspberry Red – Colourful, Fun & Comfy Children’s Clothing
If you are looking for children’s clothing that is fun, funky, colourful, well designed, comfortable and hard-wearing as well as being ethically designed and manufactured then Raspberry Red is for you. They stock some of the nicest clothing brands around; Albetta, Green Baby, Helen Gordon, Keedo, Kitekids, Organics for Kids, and Pili Pala. They also have some amazing Summer Sale bargains with up to 40% off. Here’s some...
Spotted! Best Girls Bed. Ever.
*swoon* That’s about it, really. Newtons, the French-inspired British furniture company, has designed the inspirational Petit Rococo range, its first single-sized bed for small people. Available in White or French Noir, the Petit Rococo bed is hand-painted with precision, featuring those amazing hand carvings. Currently on offer for just £459 (usually £699). What little girl wouldn’t squeak at seeing that in...
Fiat 500 review – a family car?
The awfully-lovely people at Fiat saw Keris’ Carless whispers column, and spotted that she had always yearned for a Fiat 500… and really rather sweetly asked her if she’s like to try one out for a couple of weeks. Well, she wasn’t about to say no, was she? One of the first songs I can remember learning at school was called “Hey, Topolini!” I don’t remember much of how it went (“Hey,...
Brittany Ferries – would you?
Well, yes we would, actually. When we booked our Keycamp holiday, the provided travel arrangements were a straightforward Dover-Calais crossing. Which is fine, of course. Except it’s a 3+ hour drive for us along the cost to Dover. Then the crossing. Then another 6 or so hours back down the length of France to where we wanted to be. We know from last year that this is bad enough going out – but at the end of the holiday,...