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 Hello Period reusable menstrual disc on a bathroom shelf with other eco products

My Honest Experience of Using the Hello Period Reusable Menstrual Disc

Posted on March 12, 2026March 12, 2026 by Emma Reed

I made the switch to reusable menstrual period products around 8 years ago after learning that most disposable options contain plastic, chemicals and bleach, which are neither good for your health or for the environment. I started out with reusable sanitary pads and couldn’t believe how easy they were to use, wash and reuse – where had these been all my life?! I then moved on to trying period pants, which I loved/love, and these are now my go-to reusable period product each month. However, there are still times when I need an alternative to a tampon, such as for holidays and swimming. Menstrual cups were widely talked about for years, and after trying several brands and struggling with size and comfort, I finally found the Ruby Cup which turned out to be the perfect cup for me. A few years later, I noticed that menstrual discs kept being mentioned online and I was intrigued. Could this be even more comfortable than a cup? Would the insertion and removal be less fiddly? I had to find out, and after a lot of research, I settled on purchasing the Hello Period Reusable Menstrual Disc. This is my honest experience and review of this product.

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the kids Simba Hybrid mattress on a single bed in a girls' bedroom

Simba Hybrid Kids Mattress Review

Posted on February 20, 2026March 2, 2026 by Emma Reed

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As parents, we all want our kids to sleep well for both their well-being and our own and having been that parent who has lost a lot of shut-eye in the past, I know first-hand how tough it can be when you have a frequent waker. One of the ways we tackled my second child’s waking was by changing his bed and mattress – a simple change that worked wonders – so when my sister reached out to me about her daughter struggling to sleep in their new home, I suggested they try the same tactic. Waking at night can be attributed to many things, but if you can make their space comfy and cosy, you may well start to see an improvement. As a previous satisfied customer of Simba, I contacted them asking for advice, and they offered to send me their Simba Hybrid Kids Mattress to try out and review.

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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, 2025March 20, 2026 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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