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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Working long shifts in the hospital means I need REALLY good shoes. There is nothing worse than trying to run up and down the corridors with blisters! Strive Footwear recently got in touch to tell me about their range of shoes. Strive started making custom orthotics in 1980, and have…

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We haven’t been abroad for more than 5 years now. Part of it comes down to money, but most of it comes down to the fact that we just haven’t felt the need to fly off to other countries when we have such amazing places on our doorstep in the…

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HOW is it November tomorrow? I’m sure it was only Christmas about 2 weeks ago? 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 they…

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