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Tried and Tested – Multifunctional Kitchen Gadgets
When space and time are at a premium, gadgets that can be used for more than one task are a must. We looked for good-quality attachments for longevity, ease of moving from one function to another and, of course, how well they did what they promised to do. Find out which were our best-performing products
Tried and Tested – Flower Boxes
With so many flower delivery services on the market, we looked at some of the newer concepts – letterbox flowers, designed to fit straight through the door so you don’t need to be in, and subscription boxes, where blooms are delivered to your door on a rolling basis.
Travel – Northern exposure
Tracey Pocock explores this less travelled corner of the well-known Spanish destination…
Behind the scenes – Super vets
There’s nothing we wouldn’t do for our pets and when they’re poorly we want them to have the very best care possible. But who trains the fantastic vets, surgeons and nurses we rely on? We went to find out…
Save 25% off tickets to the Theraplate UK Liverpool International Horse Show
The Theraplate UK Liverpool International Horse Show at Liverpool’s Echo Arena, is a real family event with adrenaline fuelled fun this year for top names from the world of sport and television
Behind the Scenes – Hook Norton Brewery
Hook Norton Brewery is one of the few remaining family-run beer makers in the UK. Producing more than four million pints a year, it began pumping out beer in the mid-19th century, and many of the old techniques are still used today. ANNA POINTER went along to find out more…
Tried and Tested – Ready-Make Cake Mixes
Baking from scratch is always worth it, but if you don’t have the ingredients or time, having a stand-by ready mix is ideal. From brownies to carrot cakes to Victoria sponges – with gluten and without – we held our own Bake Off of ready-made cake mixes. See which won stars
Tried and Tested – Electric Toothbrushes
When it comes to keeping your teeth clean, electric toothbrushes certainly get better results than manual ones. But do you want one that gives a deep clean, cares for gums, holds its charge well, or one that’s portable? See which one suits your needs and budget
Tried and Tested – Light Therapy Lamps
During winter months, the reduction in light can cause low moods and lack of energy, known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Light therapy lamps mimic the effects of real sunlight and can compensate for this shortage, but which one is best?
For Pet Owners
Looking for the ideal stocking filler for a friend with pets? The Animalone makes a thoughtful present for pet owners who live by themselves.
Tried and tested – Mince Pies and Cakes
These are all worthy to fit in with our ‘best of everything’ theme – trust us, we have tasted them all!
Behind the Scenes – Roll up, roll up!
The circus world celebrated its 250th birthday this year. We take a peek into the wonderful world of Zippos – the biggest circus in the UK
