Morning, welcome to Tried & Tested! Doesn’t January seem to be dragging now? Longest month ever! In case you are new here – let us tell you what Tried & Tested is all about. We all know how useful reviews can be. Most bloggers do them – be it things…

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Some say we are moving towards a paperless world, but if that is the case, it seems most of the planet has missed the memo. Whether it’s a map to your destination, a school essay or an angry letter to the local council, the home printer has as much to…

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As an adolescent we don’t realise most interactions with our families end up contributing to skills that we use to ensure we thrive in our adult lives. Our parents teach us responsibility but in such a loving manner we often down play the lessons that we are taught. Our parents…

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Both practicing and appreciating art is essential for child’s development, so say numerous studies. Kids who love arts study better, have better motor skills, develop more rapidly, and even have a lower risk of developing some neurodegenerative diseases. But what can you do if your little tyke scorns musical instruments,…

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According to figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on the 27th of September 2017, a 65-year-old man currently living in the UK might expect to live a further 18½ years and a woman of the same age for almost another 21 years. An altogether more depressing statistic,…

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