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.

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Feelgrounds Barefoot Shoes Review

Posted on October 1, 2024May 9, 2025 by Emma Reed

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As a family that is always on the go whether that is dashing off on the school run, going on a long dog walk or exploring a forest one of the most important parts for us is being comfortable and having suitable footwear. Having worked in the shoe retail industry for a number of years I am big on foot health and in the last few years, I’ve been learning a lot more about the benefits of being barefoot (which I love to do) and wearing barefoot shoes. In fact, I tried out one brand for myself last year and was really impressed so when Feelgrounds contacted me about reviewing some of their adult’s and children’s barefoot shoes I was really excited. Here is how we’ve been getting on…

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Review | Discovering The Sustainable Style of IDENTITY LINGERIE

Posted on March 2, 2024October 8, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Sourcing sustainable clothing has become a big focus for me in the last few years but from research and experience, it isn’t always the easiest thing to achieve or get right. There are many brands out there “claiming” to be more eco-friendly or ethical but when it comes to the crunch, most seem to be simply greenwashing their consumers and so, I have found that the best way to shop sustainably is secondhand. Now, for most clothing items this is fine, however, I do draw the line at preloved underwear and nightwear, which I am sure many of you will agree with, so what can we do in this situation? Thankfully, there are more and more sustainable and ethical brands popping up and offering a wide range of beautifully crafted, timeless, fun and size-inclusive pieces in the lingerie space and I have recently been introduced to one such brand – IDENTITY LINGERIE. I was sent some of their lovely items to try out and review so let’s see what I thought…

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Review: A Green Perspective on a Simba Refurbished Mattress

Posted on January 29, 2024October 7, 2024 by Emma Reed

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As an eco-conscious person, when it comes to sourcing homeware items I will often turn to secondhand as my first port of call. There is always somebody out there getting rid of something they no longer need or use and their castoffs can quickly become another person’s gems. But what about those household items that need to meet hygiene standards, items such as mattresses? Well, this is one of those occasions where I would usually advise you to buy brand new. Of course, purchasing new doesn’t need to mean unsustainable, there are plenty of companies out there doing all they can to improve and excel in their sustainability measures one of which is Simba. However, you can now also buy refurbished products from Simba meaning you get that new feel with a used/returned product that is better for the environment and your wallet too. This service really caught my attention and I am going to give you my green perspective on it all in this review…

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Review | The Further Adventures of Peter Pan – The Return of Captain Hook Panto at The Anvil

Posted on December 12, 2023October 9, 2024 by Emma Reed

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It’s that time of year again, it is Panto Season! “Oh yes it is!” And having thoroughly enjoyed our visit to watch Beauty and The Beast at The Anvil a couple of years ago we were over the moon to be asked to come along to review their 2023’s panto The Further Adventures of Peter Pan – The Return of Captain Hook.

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Review: Keeping Our Car Safe With A PAJ GPS Car Tracker

Posted on December 7, 2023October 9, 2024 by Emma Reed

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A car is one of the most important purchases some of us make in our lives. However, when it comes to car ownership it isn’t all about having the best of the best or spending a lot of money, it is more about the freedom to get around and quick and easy access to so many places. A car, in this modern world, really is an essential item. I wouldn’t be without mine and anytime I am for say maintenance issues, I find going about our usual weekly routine is tricky. We live in a large town and even though there are bus routes, we often have activities or appointments all over the area which isn’t always doable on public transport due to timings. So, keeping my car in tip-top condition and also safe is of utmost importance which is why I was eager to add to our vehicle’s security by getting a PAJ GPS Car Tracker. Read on to find out exactly what we thought of it in our review…

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Overherd Oat Milk Review: A Creamy and Sustainable Dairy Alternative

Posted on September 22, 2023October 8, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Taking on an eco-conscious diet has become more and more important to many people. Many of us are all too aware of the impact that meat and dairy industries are having on our planet in terms of climate change, deforestation and animal exploitation and this has resulted in an increase of people turning to vegan and vegetarian diets in recent years. I am one of those people. Having spent almost 37 years as a meat eater, 3 years ago I took the step to cut meat out of my diet for the sake of the planet and I haven’t looked back, so now I am trying my best to also cut down on my dairy intake where I can (one step at a time).

Thankfully with many delicious and sustainable alternatives to traditional dairy products coming to market, it is becoming much easier to make sustainable food swaps these days. One name that’s recently been making waves in the realm of plant-based beverages is Overherd Oat Milk which I have been trying out over the last few weeks and this is my honest review…

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Wildling Shoes Review

Posted on September 8, 2023October 11, 2024 by Emma Reed

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How important is foot health to you? Is it even something you’ve ever thought about much before? Having spent 8 years working in shoe retail it is definitely a topic I would discuss an awful lot – mostly with young girls coming in with already damaged feet because this often is when we do the most damage to our feet, from a young age by choosing the wrong size, width, materials and style. The right shoe can make a world of difference.
So, my next question is have you heard of minimal shoes or more commonly known barefoot shoes? These are shoes which are specifically designed to meet your foot health needs by providing a toe box wide enough for your foot to stay in its natural shape, soft and natural materials to give your foot high flexibility, an innovative gap that allows the arch of your foot to bend and stretch, encouraging strength and a flat sole making each and every step more mindful. Minimal shoes are perfect for all ages and for any foot shape and I have been trying some out just recently from Wildling Shoes.

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