Do you have teenage children? If the answer is yes, you definitely need to read on! I've been exploring Be Happy Be You, a new happiness boosting book aimed specifically at teens. It's such a great resource for supporting and encouraging happy teenagers. Be Happy Be You is a positive and insightful guide for teenagers which aims to give them the tools they need to build confidence, eliminate negative feelings and boost happiness in ...
How I maximised my tomato yield with Envii Maximato organic tomato feed | Ad
This is a review post in collaboration with Envii Harvest time!! I do love this time of year, when all those days of warm weather are paying off in the veg patch. We're enjoying a particularly bumper harvest of tomatoes this year, having spent a few months using Envii's Maximato organic tomato fertiliser. Envii specialise in unique premium quality garden, pond and home products that are environmentally friendly. Maximato is an ...
Versatile outdoor shade: VonHaus Roma Garden Parasol review
This is a review post in collaboration with VonHaus We’ve had some gloriously sunny days this month, and in our house that means it’s officially patio season! Our patio is south-west facing, which means it’s a real sun trap. On a sunny day there’s no shade from mid-morning, and by late afternoon the low sun can really dazzle us. In the past we’ve had a small, upright garden parasol, which we’ve had to drag around as the sun ...
Review & Giveaway: Milano armchair bean bag & footstool
Take a look at this gorgeous finishing touch we've added to our new kitchen - and scroll down for details on how you could win one in your choice of colour! The lovely folk at Bean Bag Bazaar sent me the ICON® Milano Velvet Armchair bean bag and matching footstool. It's available in six different colours, we chose the Mustard option which ties in perfectly with our kitchen's accent colour. There's just something irresistible about ...
A foam mattress, but not as you know it: Leesa mattress review
How comfy is your mattress? I absolutely need a decent night’s sleep to function properly, so a good mattress is a must-have for me. I’ve recently been trying out the Leesa mattress, to see how it delivers on comfort and support. We’ve had our Leesa mattress for over a month now, and I’ve deliberately waited this long to write my review. I think it takes a while to get used to a new mattress, and I wanted to sleep on it for a good ...
Review: Stihl RMA339C Cordless Lawn Mower
Have you explored the world of cordless garden power tools yet? Cordless power tools have come a long way in recent years, and the current generation of lithium ion batteries are capable of delivering more than enough power and performance to rival the more traditional electric and petrol options. Our current mower is an electric model, and to cut the whole lawn we need a conga line of extension leads - it’s a faff to set up, a nightmare if the ...
Review: Berghaus outdoor clothing from Simply Hike
Now that the cold weather is firmly a distant memory, have you been getting outdoors and making the most of nature? We're an active family and we try to make time for outdoor adventures as much as possible; our most recent trip involved climbing Snowdon, which is definitely our most ambitious expedition so far! I've written in the past about the importance of having the right kit and clothing for outdoor pursuits; it makes such a difference ...
Review: First Tunnels Mini Polytunnel
If you grow your own fruit and vegetables on any scale, you're probably familiar with trying to keep pests away from your precious crops. Caterpillars, birds, slugs and snails... there's a seemingly endless list of hungry garden visitors who will happily feast on your plants and crops given the chance. And while I actively encourage local wildlife to visit our garden and allotment, I do want to enjoy some produce myself too! Some crops are ...
Garden storage: GearHooks review & giveaway
Do you struggle to effectively manage the storage in your outdoor buildings? I suspect your typical family shed or garage has to cope with a multitude of storage challenges - including bikes, gardening equipment, DIY supplies, toys, and pretty much anything else that we don't want to store in the house. Here's what the inside of our shed usually looks like - be warned, it's not pretty... If I'm being completely honest, I actually had a ...
Review & Giveaway: RHS I Can Grow a Sunflower
If you’re a regular visitor to my blog you’ll know that getting children into gardening is a passion of mine. Gardening fits so well with lots of the things that kids tend to automatically like: hands-on activity, exploring nature, and helping the grown-ups spring instantly to mind, not to mention getting grubby! I’m always on the lookout for products, activities and crafts that encourage a love of gardening in children, and my latest discovery ...