Something that has been at the back of my mind for a while is keeping my kids safe online. Until now, we have only allowed Dylan and Xander to use the internet under supervision, but they’re growing up quickly. Dylan has regular homework and this often requires research. A lot of it is image based, …
Disclosure: I received a Tommee Tippee digital ear thermometer to review and keep. This post also includes an affiliate ad – if you buy one via it, I may earn a small commission. There’s a time in autumn I always dread. As I have asthma, I need to have a flu jab every year. While …
A common request from Dylan and Xander this summer has been whether they can play on one of our tablets. I’m happy for them to do so in moderation, but the obvious concerns that most parents have are still there. As well as worrying about the nature of content, I fret about in-app purchases and …
Ever since I became aware of pressure washers, I’ve wanted one. Keeping the garden looking presentable is a chore, so anything that makes it easier is a winner in my book. The Kärcher K4 was therefore a welcome addition. I like to give review products a stern test so, instead of my small back yard, I opted …
Wearable technology has been one of the big developments in recent years. Here’s a great use of it that I wish I’d thought of! Summer Infant’s Babble Band is the world’s first wearable audio monitor. We’ve been using it for the last few weeks ahead of its UK launch. First impressions can count for a …
Disclosure: This is a collaborative post. I’ve managed to avoid learning to drive for almost 20 years. That may be coming to an end before long, however, now that Kate and I are outnumbered by children. I’ve always had a fascination with technology though and, if I do find myself reluctantly behind the wheel, I’ll be nonetheless …
I have to admit that I’m a little late to the party with this one but if, like me, you’ve been slow out of the blocks, allow me to introduce you to YouTube Kids! It’s the first ever product that Google has developed specifically for children and should give parents peace of mind that their …
Here’s a phone charger with a difference; MEEM is unique in that it’s the only gadget of its kind that is also a back-up device. It’s currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, but I was lucky enough to get my hands on a MEEM charger for this review. If you’re anything like me, you’re always …
Like all parents, security is very important to me, particularly now that two of my three children are getting more independent. I was very happy, then, to be offered a brand new Panasonic Home Monitoring and Control Kit for review. The kit helps you create a home network that can be monitored remotely via a smartphone app. …
The internet is, without doubt, a modern wonder of the world and has transformed the way we communicate but, as it’s relatively new, we’re still discovering the true extent of some of its biggest dangers. The rise of cyber crime in recent times, for one, has been alarming. The prospect of having your personal information published online is incredibly …