Category: Reviews

Reviews on my blog are all carefully chosen to ensure that they are the right fit for us as well as for you my readers. I enjoy writing these and I love being able to share great products and days’ out with you all.

You can feel assured that I won’t ever review something that doesn’t feel morally wrong, that isn’t ethical, that isn’t relevant to you guys and that just doesn’t feel right to me.

All of my reviews are open, honest and written from my point of view only. I am never swayed by a product, experience or payment.

The Natural Deodorant co products on an oak shelf with an aloe plant

The Natural Deodorant Co. Review: The BEST Eco Deodorant Around

Posted on January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 by Emma Reed

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Finding an eco-friendly deodorant that works well, continues to work throughout the day, smells nice and can be easily applied can be a really tricky task. I should know, I have looked for years! When I first began to make sustainable lifestyle choices around 8 years ago, eco deodorants were a big topic. We started to see more and more new brands come to market, and it seemed as though everyone was giving them a go. And so, I joined in thinking I would find the perfect deodorant straight away – how wrong I was! I suffered through damp patches, sticky products, clothes staining, smelly pits, sore pits, constant reapplications and desperately trying to get through that “transition period” others told me about. After spending out quite a bit of money, I finally settled on Wild (you’ve probably heard of them) and they were my reliable eco brand for years… Until they sold out to one of THE MOST unethical companies around.

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Stranger Things The First Shadow theatre in London Phoenix Theatre

Stranger Things, The First Shadow: Why This Origin Story Matters More Than You Think

Posted on December 2, 2025December 2, 2025 by Emma Reed

I booked to see the play Stranger Things, The First Shadow last December for my husband’s birthday as a bit of a last-minute thing, and to be honest, we went along not really knowing what it was going to be about or how it would tie into the current Netflix series. But after watching it, we realised how much information this brought to the twisted story and enabled us to learn so much more about the characters, the plot and, most importantly, Henry’s past.

This is an absolutely fantastic show, it totally blew us away with the spot-on casting, brilliant acting and incredible special effects. We came away wanting to immediately see it all over again! If you get a chance to see this, please do it’s well worth the money. In typical me style, I was going to write a review but never got around to it, however, we are currently a few days in from the release of the fifth and final season of Stranger Things and having seen post after post questioning certain aspects of the show, I’ve realised how important it is for viewers to know about this origin story and how much of what we saw laid out in the play matters now that we have hit season 5. Here’s the back story low down… (this is full of spoilers, turn back now if you want the show to be a surprise).

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Review: Visiting David Attenborough’s Our Story 360° Cinematic Experience

Posted on November 24, 2025November 24, 2025 by Emma Reed

As a wildlife lover and someone who is passionate about creating a sustainable planet, David Attenborough is, of course, an absolute hero of mine. I grew up watching him on ‘Wildlife on One’, I adore all of his new series, such as ‘Blue Planet’, and I love how he has spent almost his entire life trying to get others to see the world through his own eyes. When we visited The Earth Experience in 2023, I was completely blown away by the visuals, the atmosphere created and being immersed in a wildlife programme – such an amazing experience. So, when I found out there was a similar event running inside The Natural History Museum, I just had to get us tickets! We visited David Attenborough’s Our Story 360° Cinematic Experience in November this year and this is our honest review.

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An Honest Review of The Minecraft Experience London

Posted on November 23, 2025November 23, 2025 by Emma Reed

If you have a young child who likes to game, chances are Minecraft is among one of their favourite worlds to enter. Along with Fortnite, Minecraft has quickly become a huge hit, and after the release of the movie, even more people became aware of creepers, villagers, the Ender Dragon, Steve and of course, Chicken Jockey!! We ourselves have a small Minecraft fanatic, and booking the Minecraft Experience in London seemed like THE PERFECT way to celebrate his 8th Birthday. This is our honest review.

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Review: How the SURI 2.0 Sustainable Electric Toothbrush Compares to the Original SURI 1.0

Posted on November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 by Emma Reed

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If you’ve been around here a while, you’ll know that we’ve been using the original SURI Sustainable Electric toothbrush for years now, and you can see from my review how much I love it: lightweight, eco-conscious, quieter than most brushes, long-lasting charge and it works incredibly well. So, when SURI brought out their brand-new SURI 2.0 model, I was genuinely excited to see what they’d updated. After all, the SURI 1.0 was already pretty great, so upgrading it without ruining the simplicity was going to be a challenge. But after a couple of months of use, I’ve got a clear sense of what feels new and whether it’s actually worth upgrading. Let’s take a look at how the SURI 2.0 compares to the SURI 1.0…

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Review: Sustainable and Refillable Toothpaste From Mighty Mouthcare

Posted on October 27, 2025October 27, 2025 by Emma Reed

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When it comes to making greener choices, one of the hardest swaps for many is to eco-friendly dental products. The options over the years have been pretty sparse in my opinion, with toothpaste tabs being one of the most talked about ways to ditch the plastic, but let’s be honest, chewing a tablet first thing in the morning really isn’t it. Not only did I find the texture almost unbearable, but my mouth didn’t feel very clean after brushing, and they also weirdly gave me heartburn! Other brands have tried, but many don’t include Fluoride (something I personally want to use) and don’t taste great. I did eventually find something I loved, but I couldn’t get the children or my husband on board with it, so for years, I have had no choice but to continue to buy them the standard plastic tube toothpastes from the supermarket (begrudgingly!) That was until this summer, when the new brand Mighty Mouthcare contacted me asking if I would like to try out their sustainable and refillable toothpaste, which does contain Fluoride. I had never heard of a refillable toothpaste before and was really intrigued, so I jumped at the chance to put this product through its paces and after 3 months of use, I am ready to give you my honest thoughts…

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Review: Improving Shoe Comfort With PCSsole

Posted on October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 by Emma Reed

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As an avid walker, having the right products, equipment, and clothing is incredibly important. I always want to be prepared, be dressed correctly for the weather conditions and of course, feel comfortable – nobody needs a blister ruining their hike! Because of this, I will always spend a long time choosing a walking boot that is cushioned, wide enough for thick socks and foot swelling, supportive and fits well. And for years, I have had the most perfect pair. They have been used for dog walks, on trips around the UK, they have walked me miles in the Lake District, come along to view the amazing sights in Austria, and they even helped to get me up Ben Nevis this July. However, they are now beginning to show a lot of signs of wear and tear, with the biggest issue being that the insole is no longer as cushioned or supportive as it once was, which has been leading to foot pain. Being the thrifty, sustainable-minded person that I am, I really didn’t want to throw them away and buy new – there’s definitely still life in them – so when PCSsole asked if I wanted to review a pair of their insoles, it really couldn’t have come at a better time! I instantly got to work testing my chosen insoles out, and I have really put them through their paces to bring you my honest review.

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