Whether its rewarding good behaviour, used in training or simply a treat for the home, the benefits of natural dog treats will far outweigh using high sugar processed dog treats that you might find in your local pet shop.  Whilst there are plenty of natural dog treats available to you online and on the high street, you can find natural treats online like this treat box from Fetch Club Shop What are benefits of natural dog treats? 100% animal, no additives or preservatives High in protein which is needed for strong immunity Easier to digest Promotes healthier skin and coat – As well as the ..read more

Chee Dale Stepping Stones Walk is one of many stepping stones walks in the Peak District, with Dovedale perhaps being the most well known of them all and therefore being quite busy, Chee Dale offers a really great alternative with fewer people! The walk starts and ends in Miller’s Dale where you can find a small car park at SK17 8SN (parking charges apply), toilets and cafe are also available here too.  Due to the nature of this walk, it isn’t suitable for wheelchair users or those that struggle with large steps, however Miller’s Dale is perfectly situated on the Monsal Trail which is a l ..read more

We all should know that we should be making informed choices when choosing and buying our foods and some of the main factors we should be taking into account when buying meat is where that meat is sourced and how the animal is cared for during its lifetime.  There is no doubt that buying food locally and from your own country is one of the best ways to ensure this, the UK meat industry has some of the highest standards of hygiene and welfare in the world. When it comes to buying meat personally, I tend to vary between supermarket and my local butcher depending on what it is I am after.&nb ..read more

Like lots of people, I enjoy eating out at various restaurants, trying new foods and experiencing different cuisines.  I’m a keen watcher of food programmes like Masterchef and Great British Menu and whilst watching these have now got a list of restaurants I want to visit based on the chefs taking part in the competitions.  Since watching Great British Menu I’ve enjoyed a tasting menu at Nottingham based Alchemilla owned by Alex Bond and was absolutely worth it.  On top of these, I have restaurants that friends or family have visited and recommended and so the list is getting qu ..read more

Cold and flu season is not quite over. In fact, spring is a common time for people to catch colds. Prevent your child from getting sick by keeping the immune system strong. The immune system requires a wide variety of nutrients to strengthen and function efficiently. Vitamins are one of these nutrients. Although all vitamins are beneficial for the body, there are four that are particularly important for the immune system. Although you can give your child vitamin supplements and Wellements immune support, it is also good to incorporate these vitamins into your child’s diet through certain foods ..read more

Ullswater in the Lake District is a popular destination for walkers and tourists due to its vast array of walks and things you can do around the area, situated in the Eastern Fells.  Home to the famous Ullswater Steamers, giving you easy access to a number of walks around Ullswater and allowing you to park your vehicle in one place, sail to a different part of the lake and walk back.  The Lake District is also home to the Swallows and Amazons movie which I’ve written about in the past but is a great way to explore this part of the Lakes. Helvellyn from Glenridding Starting off with a ..read more

Being able to plan for Christmas in advance can not only save you last minute stress but can also help you save the money in order to buy the gifts you want and allow you to indulge in Christmas days out also.  Here are some easy tips to help you plan ahead for Christmas. Plan Your Budget and Stick to it! This isn’t rocket science, but there is no doubt that the best time to plan your budget is ideally as soon as possible to give you the best amount of time to achieve. Set aside some time in January and budget what things you will want to do and have in place for the next Christmas.  ..read more

Silverstone Lap of Lights is a great alternative Christmas day out and will be loved by all the family.  Having the opportunity to drive your own car around the Silverstone track (albeit at around 5mph) is a great thing on its own, but tied in with a spectacular light show which changes every year is a fantastic experience. What’s more you can take advantage of other attractions whilst there, grab some food and take in the atmosphere of live music and activities. For 2021, the Silverstone Lap of Lights experience took you on a tour around the globe, with different car themed pop ups along ..read more

Have you or one of your family ever been in a situation where you don’t have your house key and no-one is home?  If you have teenagers then the situation has probably arisen more times than you care to admit!  The Supra C500 KeySafe™ is a good solution to never being caught locked out the house again. The C500 Police Preferred KeySafe™ (Supra C500 KeySafe™) is one of the original police preferred key safes and proudly recognised ‘As secure as your front door’ with a capacity to hold up to 6 keys. The Supra C500 KeySafe™ is THE original police preferred key safe. The manufacturer stat ..read more

Christmas is getting ever nearer and now is the time to start thinking about gifts for your friends and family.  I find buying gifts more difficult the older the person gets. However, don’t fear, there are some really great gifts out there and you can’t go wrong with gifts for the home.  Here are some gift ideas for the home: Drinkmate Beverage Carbonation System – £84.99 (with CO2 cylinder) Unlike it’s older counterpart the Sodastream, the Drinkmate Beverage Carbonation System goes that one step further and is able to carbonate all types of drinks (not just water).  You can car ..read more