Once more onto the feet, dear friends… Allow me to introduce the next generation of the most comfortable and useful shoes I have ever owned. It is no secret that I have shortish, squarish feet. They have always been hard to find comfortable shoes for. Smart flat shoes gape at the side, sandals can be […]
Review: Skylanders Skyros Adventures (Wii)
These little beasties were doing battle on my kitchen table today while my sons explained what was good about Skylanders Skyros Adventures. “They come to life.” Really? “They have fantastic powers.” Oh yes? “They fight together to win.” Co-operating? Eyebrows raised. What is it all about? If, like me, fantastical creatures fighting for something or […]
Review: The science of balls under the sofa
Wild Science – Hyperlauncher Rocket Ball FactoryBoth Boys One and Two are partial to a little boffinery, unfortunately, so is Boy Three given half a chance.Thus it was that the science lab was set up in granny’s utility room. The boys were using the Hyperlauncher Rocket Ball Factory to explore the properties of bouncy balls […]
Review: good luggage, the case is closed – SUITSUIT 20″ Wheel Aboard Trolley Case
SUITSUIT 20″ Wheel Aboard Trolley Case Boys One and Two are seasoned travellers, regularly flying on their own from here to Wales to see their dad. This is a very grown up thing to do and I think (although they don’t always agree) that packing and looking after their own stuff is all part of the big […]