I find shopping for my mum SO hard. Whenever you ask her what she wants she always replies with ‘nothing’, which isn’t really all that helpful. Thanks mum 😉 This year I have found a few great ideas for ‘mum’ gifts. One of the loveliest, and most unique, is The…

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I have heard about kids smart watches before, but it’s never something we have really looked into for the children – I’m not sure why! Max and Jacob were sent the Kurio 2.0 smart watch, and it has definitely changed my perception of smart watches – they are so much…

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How are you all finding the darker evenings? It certainly makes it seem more wintry doesn’t it?  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…

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Winter can be a cold and tough time for all of us, but especially for those who are elderly. However, there is a lot you can do to make the winter easier for them! Keep their homes lovely and warm A comfortable and warm home can keep away winter illnesses.…

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This week has felt a little bit disjointed, as we’ve had different days at uni, and been in different places for part of the week – but as usual, it has flown by!  Monday was a uni day. The morning was a lecture on conflict resolution – scary to think…

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