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 ...
Tips on choosing a smartphone for kids
Does your child own their own smartphone? The age at which we introduce our kids to this particular gadget is, of course, a personal decision, but there's no denying that smartphones are one of the most coveted possessions amongst older children and teenagers. From a parent's perspective, a smartphone for kids offers the reassurance of being able to get in touch with your child when you're not with them, and as such can help support them as ...
Review: Cobra T24C 10″ Cultivator
If you’ve got a big garden or an allotment, you’ve probably struggled at some point to dig a large patch of land manually. Digging is certainly a good workout, and some people really enjoy it, but I’m definitely not one of them! We’ve had our allotment for three years now, and while there are some raised beds which we don’t dig, there’s a good chunk of land that gets trodden down and needs digging over each year. It’s a laborious job, and ...
Review: Gtech ST20 Cordless Grass Trimmer
Do you have areas of grass in the garden that you find hard to keep under control? Even the most edge-friendly lawnmowers can struggle to reach every blade of grass, and there's nothing like straggly lawn edges to make your garden look untidy - not to mention the associated creep of grass into your borders. A grass trimmer is the perfect tool for tackling those hard-to-reach areas, and this spring I've been putting the Gtech ST20 Cordless Grass ...
Review: Gtech AirRam MK2 cordless vacuum cleaner
Keeping the home clean isn’t exactly at the top of the 'fun things to do' list, is it? But good products that make use of clever technology can certainly make the task easier and quicker, which is why I’m always interested in new innovations that promise to do just that. We’ve been testing out the new Gtech AirRam Mk2 cordless vacuum cleaner, to see how well it performs in a busy family home. The original Gtech AirRam was launched in 2012 ...
Review: Braun No Touch + Forehead Thermometer
If you’ve got kids, you’re no doubt familiar with the tricky job of managing their temperature when they’re ill. Fever is very common in children post-immunisation and during illness, and having a good digital thermometer to hand when you need to monitor your child’s temperature regularly can really help you manage the situation calmly and effectively. We’ve all been there, haven’t we; worried about a feverish child and needing to take their ...