There will come the point in everyone’s life where they get told they need their vision correcting, either with glasses or contact lenses. For some people, that will happen sooner than others. According to Statista, over 68% of people in the UK wear glasses, and the Association of British Dispensing Opticians says that over 6% […]
How to future-proof your bathroom for old age
I was recently commissioned by Mobility Plus to give my thoughts on what to think about when you’re planning a bathroom that might be used by older people. Bathrooms are often an afterthought – a joke almost. Somewhere that the unmentionable (giggle) things happen. The loo, the lavvy, the little boys’ room, the cludgee, the john, […]
You want the tooth…
From left the teeth were in apple juice, vinegar, coke, water and milk Things we learned from our dental experiment. No one knows what to do with their children’s baby teeth. That is no one except sister-in-law A (aka Healthandsafety) who suggested we carry out an experiment on ours. What else would you do? Make […]
Why You Should Be Using CBD Hemp Seeds
You may have seen the recent hype surrounding CBD hemp seeds (also referred to as just ‘hemp seeds’) and their supposedly wondrous natural health benefits. A few celebrities have raved about them and there are numerous articles persuading you why you should bring them into your diet. However, is this a legitimate natural health remedy? […]
We need to talk about Black Friday
Inadvertent wisdom – the same difference again
It was one of those half-hearted attempts to encourage wholesome activity in Boy Three. A pathetic plea to do something that doesn’t involve doing battle in cartoonish worlds, listening to shouty American YouTubers, or both. “Draw me a picture. Just, you know, how you feel, or something… “ and off he went. I’d forgotten the […]
MMR and autism, collective hysteria
The October sun swaggered defiantly through the smeared church hall window making the mothers and toddlers squint and sweat. I drank my coffee and ate my biscuit ration quickly. It was that kind of a toddler group. “See you later,” I wiped my small son’s nose and hoisted him onto my hip. “I’m taking him […]
Does a private number plate increase insurance?
Every vehicle across the UK must be fitted with a registration plate, whether it be a motorcycle, van, car or any other type of transport. Without a number plate, the vehicle is unrecognizable which can be a problem if the vehicle is involved in an accident or some form of crime. Often people choose to […]