Is the Aerobed really that good? Is it a viable a spare bed for the grandparents?
Dec16

Is the Aerobed really that good? Is it a viable a spare bed for the grandparents?

I’m sure, like me, you’ve been watching the Aerobed TV ads for years. They’re always so damned persuasive, aren’t they? But is the Aerobed really that good? I’ll admit it – no matter how good they look, I’ve always rather distrusted them – with that innate suspicion we all have of anything that the TV tells us is just a bit too good.. But here we are again in December. And like every...

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Washing labels – you’ll love this one. I promise.
Dec16

Washing labels – you’ll love this one. I promise.

Right, come on. hands up. Who knows what this means: Any ideas? I know, we see it ALL the time on the label… but what does it actually tell you that you can’t do to the garment? Well I didn’t know – despite being Chief Laundress in the house for the last 23 years (well, minus 18mths. I’ve pretty much done zero laundry for the last 18mths…). It’s no Bleaching. NO BLEACHING! Like I needed a...

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Thermos Stainless King Flask 1.2L  | Pre-Christmas Shopping
Nov25

Thermos Stainless King Flask 1.2L | Pre-Christmas Shopping

We love this classic red Thermos Stainless King Flask (we’ve got the big 1.2l, but other sizes are available). It’s so pretty it’s a perfect & practical gift for Christmas, or perhaps to store some festive hot toddy or iced drink in to take to family and friends over the holiday period. Unbelievably it will keep whatever you put inside it either hot or cold for 24 hours, yes a whole 24 hours, how amazing is that!...

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So what’s the ACTUAL difference between Diet Coke and Coke Zero?
Nov24

So what’s the ACTUAL difference between Diet Coke and Coke Zero?

Last Saturday I had a the opportunity to attend a Breakfast Symposium held by Coca-Cola (admittedly at an ungodly hour of the morning) before heading off for a day at Blogfest. I was naturally pretty interested to know what they had to share – after all, we all know Coca-Cola, we all know who they are and what they do, right? Hmmm. I thought so too. But, actually, I came away over an hour later with my eyes opened… But...

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The JML NutriBlitzer Review – it’s not just for smoothies! (also – Spicy Tomato Soup Recipe)
Nov20

The JML NutriBlitzer Review – it’s not just for smoothies! (also – Spicy Tomato Soup Recipe)

I was really keen to try out the Nutri Blitzer from JML – pretty much everyone knows this house is on a bit of a health kick these days. But alongside the husband kicking his T2 Diabetes I have a house filled with teen boys. Who seem to sprout another inch every time my back is turned (honestly – it’s genuinely alarming meeting a shuffling man-shape looming out of the dark on the landing at 2...

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The Best Mug Gift Guide – Ten Amazing Mugs You’ll Frankly Want To Keep Yourself
Nov19

The Best Mug Gift Guide – Ten Amazing Mugs You’ll Frankly Want To Keep Yourself

This, our Best Mug Gift Guide, is frankly an Ode To The Mug. Oh how we all love one, don’t we? The popularity of our You Mug! Pinterest Board (if you’re a mug fan, you’ll want to go see and probably follow. Oh the mug joy that it contains…) shows me that on a daily basis we’re all looking for The One. It’ll be a perfectly balanced, proper thickness (are you a thick or a thin drinker? I...

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