Whether you’re a caffeine connoisseur – or just someone who sees a cuppa as an essential morning pick-me-up – it’s nice to know that whatever you’re drinking not only tastes good, but does good, too. The best independent coffees can tick both boxes. You’ll enjoy carefully selected beans, often sourced direct or semi-direct from family growers, therefore supporting the ‘lil guys at the source...
Cats are famously fussy about the water they drink. Many moggies prefer to drink freshly recirculated water, and that’s where a good cat water fountain comes in. These devices typically use a mains-powered pump to circulate water through a filter and spout into a bowl or other drinking receptacle. This gives your cat a steady supply of clean, running water that appeals to their instincts and...
There’s no denying it: kids and the young-at-heart cannot resist the joy of jumping on a trampoline. They’re fantastic for getting children moving and also tiring them out, so a trampoline is sure to be the most-loved piece of garden equipment you could invest in. Understandably some people are wary of trampolines due to safety concerns but many now come with a host of amazing features to help...
If you’re a fan of greenery within the home but are yet to succeed at plant parenthood, you’re not alone. Sometimes just remembering to feed and water ourselves is enough, let alone thinking about the foliage. But, they do offer a great way to inject some personality into your humble abode. So if you are looking for an easy solution, we’ve got just the answer: artificial plants. Cast away those...
You can’t beat the feeling of using a freshly bought set of kitchen knives for the first time. However, to ensure they stay as sharp as the day you bought them, you might want to consider investing in a knife sharpener. This simple kitchen gadget comes in many different forms, with some being easier to master than others. Starting from just £9.99, they’re relatively inexpensive and don’t take up...
Sales of sleep mists are booming and it’s no wonder, considering we’re all living through a pandemic which has seen a huge rise in anxiety, depression and many a sleepless night. In fact, according to a recent study by London’s King’s College, more than half of the UK population have struggled with sleep since lockdown began. But knowing we need more sleep isn’t enough to help us drift off and...
There’s everyday dining, and then there are big family occasions that require some extra elbow room. The best extendable dining tables have the ability to accommodate both in equal measure – without compromising on style. When choosing a table that transforms, the most important factor to consider is space. Measure up properly to ensure your furniture piece sits well in both configurations...
When the temperature rises, an air conditioning unit is a summer dream come true. While fans just circulate already-warm air, these appliances remove the hot, humid air from a room and blast a deliciously icy breeze around instead. This is ideal in a stuffy office, if you just can’t sleep when the nights turn balmy or if you have a conservatory where intense heat builds easily. However, most...
The pandemic saw a boom in buying home wellness aids, with weighted blankets and acupressure mats touted as ways to better the quality of your sleep and reduce aches and pains. But for those who crave the heat and muscle-relaxing benefits of a sauna, the bath may not have been quite enough to scratch that itch. Hence the rise in the popularity of infrared sauna blankets. You may already know...
Are you waving goodbye to the bleary-eyed baby days and lusting after a more restful routine? Well, in order to bank some more ZZZs for everyone involved, you’ll want to give your child’s mattress some thought. “Your child does most of their growing whilst asleep so it is important that the mattress is of sufficient quality to support them properly,” recommends Simon Williams, spokesperson for...