Finding good quality useful educational resources is a priority. I find the core subjects are generally well covered. But sourcing activities that offer something different – thinking about the wider scope of valuable learning opportunities, such as children’s mental health resources, for example – is somewhat harder. Therefore I was delighted to discover the brilliantly … Read more
Teen Calm is a new subscription box that focuses on mental health and wellbeing; delivering a bundle of relaxing goodies straight to the doorstep of the lucky intended recipient. It was created by mum and daughter team, Cathy and Freya, from their home in the Midlands. About the Creators Cathy is a Youth Mental Health … Read more
Maker Workshop by Dr Alison Buxton is full of fun STEM projects for children to carry out at home. Welbeck Publishing kindly sent me a copy of this book to review. The book has an interesting variety of projects. It is split into different sections; bionic bots, mega movers, home helpers, out and about, and … Read more
Protest Sportswear is a fashionable brand with an excellent range of swimwear options for men, women and kids. I took a look at their latest 2020 collection, which has a lovely selection of different styles in gorgeous colours and patterns. Their theme for this collection is ‘the map is our home’; the colours and prints … Read more
At the time of writing this, the UK is in the middle of a lockdown. Right now, the majority of children are staying at home with a parent, guardian, family member or friend. Schools are only open for childcare purposes; to enable essential key workers to continue their jobs whilst the country is in Coronavirus … Read more
Oath is a North American based company with a strong, clear focus on sustainability and enabling their customers own zero waste journeys. The company takes a strong stance on careless consumer culture and makes it their mission to be considerate and deliberate in the way they manufacture, package and ship their products. Oath states that … Read more
Introduction to Paguro Named after and inspired by the hermit crab; Paguro (much like their namesake) is all about taking products and repurposing them. Their mission is to create well-made, stylish products using upcycled components, such as reclaimed wood, barrels, seat belts, tyres and bike chains. They work with various designers worldwide to create unique, … Read more
The holiday season is firmly upon us and with it comes a delightful, seasonal variation on food when eating out. Restaurants all over have either switched out their normal dining options completely or, more commonly, present an additional menu of fancy options to explore. Bookatable have a wide selection of places with festive seasonal menus … Read more
Bean bags are really cosy, and can be the perfect extra seating option for your home. They are a great place to chill for both adults and children; for reading, watching TV or gaming. Cheap ones tend to be less comfy though and often don’t last long. Therefore it is worth investing in a good … Read more