The Fjallraven Kanken is something of an iconic piece when it comes to back packs. The design is an absolute classic – squared off at the edges, utilitarian looking, built with the practicalities of carrying stuff around. I recently got … Continued
When you go to a friend’s house for a Clothes Swish, what snacks to you take to share? (If you’re wondering, a Swish is a clothes swapping party – the lovely Michelle started running them when I had a hand in challenging her to … Continued
I can’t get enough mini-adventures. I absolutely love having the opportunity to try something new, achieve something, do something a bit different. Don’t get me wrong; I adore big adventures too – but generally speaking my adventures tend to be quite small in nature, at least … Continued
One thing I wanted to try in 2014 was making my own mini doughnuts, Homer Simpson style, you know – with pink icing and sprinkles. I received a mini doughnut tray for Christmas which meant I could bake me some … Continued
It has long been generally accepted that packing up your own lunch to take to work is cheaper than buying lunch every day. Being organised with our at-work-food-intake by making it in advance also helps us keep track of what … Continued
I’m quite partial to Maltesers (who isn’t?), and I love the MaltEaster Bunnies they bring out when the Cadbury’s Creme Eggs are in the shops… but these were new to me and I couldn’t resist (let’s face it, I can … Continued
If you follow Dragon’s Den you will have seen or heard of Motor Mouse. Patti & David Bailey presented Motormouse to the Dragons in the final episode of the 2009 series, which saw James Caan invest in the idea. The product … Continued
Like cheese and pickle? Branston Pickle is apparently the nation’s favourite sandwich pickle (according to the marketing blurb). I can’t give you the figures, but I know we always have a jar of it in the fridge. It is ideal … Continued
Sharing bags of bite sized versions of our favourite chocolate treats are taking over nights in front of the telly, car journeys and trips to the cinema… Caramel Nibbles, Crunchie Rocks… and now Twirl Bites. I was sent a bag of this … Continued
My other half is developing an App as part of his MSc… which means that the PC boy has had to get a Mac. Oh how this makes me smile. 22/05/11: One monitor, one keyboard, one mouse, now two computers