Car manufacturers spend billions every year on advertising, and it’s no wonder: the continued survival of the auto industry depends upon persuading a steady stream of consumers to upgrade to the latest, greatest, feature-rich (or feature-ridden) models. Indeed, cars seem to grow more wondrous every year – more elegant, friendlier…

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Have the summer holidays started for you yet? We are into the final few days now. On Friday, Gemma will be finishing primary school forever, and Max will be finishing nursery. Sob! In case you are new here – let us tell you what Tried & Tested is all about.…

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Jacob rides his bike a LOT. Just before Christmas, he chose a BMX bike, and that was his main Christmas present last year. He absolutely loves it, and we often visit the local BMX track where he can try out all the ramps and slopes. However, when it comes to…

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Fingerlings Baby Monkeys love hanging onto your finger and know when they’re being touched, spoken to, and even hung upside down! These perfect primate pets come to life with 40 ways to play and 50 sounds to let you know how they are feeling. You’ll fall in love with these…

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Most of us know all about K’Nex and the amazing building sets that are available for older kids right through to adults. Well now, the youngest members of the family can join in the fun too, with the launch of the new Kid K’Nex range. We have been taking a…

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