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January 8, 2024February 2, 2024 Paul Wojnicki 5 Comments kids watches, technology for kids

Smart Way to Choose Smartwatch

Choosing a smartwatch can be daunting. All the big tech brands seem to be putting them out. There are countless budget brands on Amazon and on the high street. Even traditional watchmakers got in on the act.

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January 2, 2024January 19, 2024 Paul Wojnicki 0 Comments

New Year’s Resolutions

Survey after survey tells us that the number one New Year resolution is to exercise more/get fitter/lose weight. So, here are three ideas to help you get fitter in 2024 without having to sign up to a gym.

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December 8, 2023December 11, 2023 Paul Wojnicki 0 Comments toy cars

Racing cars in your living room

Whether you’re hunting for a last-minute Christmas present, or wanting to recreate your childhood passion, the right slot car set is a great gift for the whole family. Here’s my guide to choosing the right one.

Meccano 25-in-1 motorized supercar, assembled

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September 19, 2023December 21, 2023 Paul Wojnicki 5 Comments educational toys, LEGO, STEM, technology for kids, toy cars, toys

Building toys

For the last few months we’ve been trying out building toys that take several hours to construct, use complex skills, and rely on visual instructions as well as written ones. Here’s how our experiences went.

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June 14, 2023June 15, 2023 Paul Wojnicki 2 Comments beach holidays, holiday, holidays in Egypt

Egypt: from Carol Reefs to Cairo Roads

It’s easy to see why Egypt is popular with British, German and Italian tourists. The exceptional value for money, guaranteed sunshine, excellent amenities and the warmth of the staff see holiday makers return year after year.

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June 9, 2023June 10, 2023 Paul Wojnicki 4 Comments father's day, father's gift ideas

Home of Home Arcades

All the dads I know in this world are nostalgic, whether that be about school, an 80’s film or a

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June 9, 2023June 14, 2023 Paul Wojnicki 0 Comments father's gift ideas, reader’s reviews

Perfect Father’s Day Gifts

Reader’s review of some gifts that are guaranteed to put an especially wide smile on almost any dad’s face.

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February 9, 2023February 21, 2023 Paul Wojnicki 1 Comment indoor activities

Give the Gift of Dance this Valentine’s

What could be more romantic than dancing Valentine’s night away together with your significant other? The Just Dance from Ubisoft has been turning millions of living rooms into discotheques for the best part of 14 years.

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October 20, 2022October 26, 2022 Paul Wojnicki 14 Comments toy cars, toys

Scalextric from Hornby Hobbies: Knight Rider vs Back to the Future

Last year M&D reviewed the Micro Scalextric No Time to Die set, that was all the rage in 2021. Here’s our review of the brand-new Knight Rider vs Back to the Future Scalextric set from Hornby Hobbies.

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September 21, 2022September 24, 2022 Paul Wojnicki 9 Comments kids bikes, outdoor activities

Two Great Bikes, Perfect for Boys or Girls

If you family enjoy cycling together, Squish 24 is the perfect introduction to a first geared bike for boys and girls. And for more experienced kids it’s Jet Yoof BMX – the ideal starting point to riding BMX.

Phillips 5400 LatteGo machine fits into any kitchen, photo by Paul Wojnicki

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September 8, 2022April 26, 2024 Paul Wojnicki 23 Comments father's gift ideas, home and kitchen appliances, mother's gift ideas

Philips 5400 LatteGo

I would definitely recommend buying this coffee machine. It’s by no means the cheapest bean-to-cup on the market but Phillips is a quality brand that I trust and I’ve been overjoyed with the machine thus far. I expect to have many years of enjoyment and refreshment from it.