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December 7, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

Farewill Review 2026: Best Online Will Writing Service UK?

Last updated: 10 June 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice.

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Cool Factor: 4/5 — Stone cold

If you're reading this Farewill review, you've probably hit that stage of adulting where you've accepted two awkward truths. First, you are — unfortunately — mortal. Second, you'd quite like to decide who gets your things instead of leaving it up to chance or your cousin who still owes you £40.

Farewill is the UK's biggest online will writer, with over 20,000 Trustpilot reviews and a 4.9-star rating. So let's dig into whether it lives up to the hype, whether it's genuinely legit, and whether you should use it over a solicitor.

Published by Stiv in Discount, Finance, Reviews, Self-care Champion, Services, UK Made

Tags: best online wills UK, end of life planning, Farewill discount, Farewill review, Farewill vs solicitors, is Farewill legit, online will writing UK, probate services UK, will writing services

November 15, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

Best GABA Non-Alcoholic Drinks: Sentia vs Impossibrew UK

Last updated: 24 March 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice.

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If you've ever wanted the social buzz of a night out without the grim aftermath, GABA non-alcoholic drinks might be exactly what you're after. These functional beverages target your brain's natural GABA system to deliver relaxation, sociability, and calm, all without a drop of alcohol or the hangover that comes with it.

Two UK brands lead the charge: Sentia, a botanical spirit designed by neuroscientists, and Impossibrew, a craft beer brewed with mood-enhancing nootropics. Both promise the good bits of drinking without the bad. So which one actually delivers? We've put them head-to-head on taste, price, effect, and convenience to help you decide.

Published by Stiv in Christmas, Comparison, Drink connoisseur, Reviews, Self-care Champion

Tags: adaptogen drinks, alcohol free cocktails, alcohol-free spirits, Christmas party drinks, festive drinks, functional drinks, GABA drinks, Impossibrew, NA spirits, New Year drinks, non alcoholic beer, non alcoholic drinks, non-alcoholic beer, non-alcoholic drinks, Sentia, sober curious, wellness drinks, zero alcohol

November 11, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

Wype Review UK – Is This Wet Wipe Alternative Worth It?

Last updated: 24 March 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice.

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Cool Factor: 4/5 — Stone cold

If you've been thinking about ditching wet wipes but don't fancy the hassle of reusable cloths, this Wype review is for you. Wype is a UK-made gel that turns ordinary toilet paper into a moist, fresh wipe — no plastic, no fatbergs, no guilt. With a UK-wide ban on plastic wet wipes now confirmed (Wales from December 2026, England from May 2027), the timing for a switch has never been better. So is Wype actually worth it? We've been testing it to find out.

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Published by Stiv in Carbon conscious, Discount, Self-care Champion, Services, UK Made

Tags: bathroom essentials, eco bathroom, green home, planet friendly, refillable products, sustainable living, uk startups, vegan products, wet wipe alternative, wet wipe alternatives, wype review

November 10, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

AeroPress Premium Review UK: Is the Glass Upgrade Worth £190?

Last updated: 24 March 2026.

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice.

The AeroPress Premium promised to turn a cult-favourite plastic brewer into a luxury countertop statement. Glass chamber, stainless-steel accents, and a price tag of £189.99. But does swapping polypropylene for borosilicate actually improve your morning cup? In this AeroPress Premium review, we put the Premium through its paces, compare it with the Original and the new AeroPress Steel, and tell you exactly who should buy one and who should save their money.

Cool Factor: 4/5

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Published by Stiv in Coffee connoisseur, Foodie, Reviews, Self-care Champion

Tags: aeropress 2025 guide, aeropress coffee review, AeroPress comparison, aeropress glass, aeropress premium, aeropress premium glass and steel, AeroPress Premium review, aeropress premium review 2025, aeropress premium vs original, AeroPress Steel, best coffee maker 2025, best coffee maker UK, coffee accessories uk, coffee gear 2025, home coffee bar, home coffee bar setup, manual coffee maker uk

October 26, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

Simba Mattress Review UK — Honest Pros, Cons and Verdict

Last updated: 24 March 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice.

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Cool Factor: 4/5

This Simba mattress review covers everything you actually need to know before spending serious money on a new bed. We've tested the flagship Hybrid, dug into the full UK range, checked the current sale terms, and come away genuinely impressed — with a few caveats. If you're after a medium-firm hybrid mattress with proper cooling tech and a generous trial period, Simba deserves a spot on your shortlist.

Published by Stiv in Homebodies, Reviews, Self-care Champion

Tags: 2025 deals, bedding, bedroom, cooling mattress, mattress, simba, simba hybrid, sleep, uk reviews

September 27, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

Sons Hair Loss Treatment – Does It Work in the UK?

Last updated: 24 March 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

If you're looking for an honest Sons hair loss review, you're in the right place. Sons is one of the most talked-about men's hair loss subscription services in the UK, promising clinically backed treatments delivered discreetly to your door. But does it actually deliver? We've dug into the plans, the science, the pricing, and the real customer feedback to give you our straight-up opinion.

This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice.

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Cool Factor: 4/5

Published by Stiv in Discount, Reviews, Self-care Champion, Services, UK Deals

July 6, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

Soundcore Sleep A20 Review: Best Sleepbuds for Side Sleepers?

Last updated: 22 March 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice.

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Cool Factor: 4/5

This Soundcore Sleep A20 review covers everything you need to know about Anker's purpose-built sleepbuds, after months of real-world testing. If you're a side sleeper who's tried cramming AirPods or over-ear headphones into a pillow and woken up with sore ears (or no headphones at all), these were designed specifically with you in mind. They're not perfect, but they're the closest thing to genuinely comfortable sleep headphones we've found.

Published by Stiv in Reviews, Self-care Champion, Technology lover

Tags: anker sleepbuds, best headphones for side sleepers, comfortable sleep headphones, side sleeper earbuds, sleep earbuds, sleep gadgets, sleep headphones, sleep noise cancelling, sleepbuds review, soundcore sleep a20, soundcore sleep a20 review, soundcore sleepbuds, wireless sleep headphones

December 13, 2020 — Comments are off for this post.

LastSwab Review: Is This Reusable Cotton Bud Worth It?

Last updated: 24 March 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice.

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Cool Factor: 4/5

This LastSwab review has been a long time coming. At CoolCuration we're big fans of anything that shrinks our carbon footprint, and a reusable cotton bud that replaces up to 1,000 disposable swabs sounded almost too good to be true. Spoiler: it's not. The LastSwab by Danish brand LastObject is one of those quietly brilliant inventions that makes you wonder why we ever settled for the single-use version. Here's how it holds up after extended use.

Published by Stiv in Carbon conscious, Designers, Fashionista, Gift Guide, Green Living, Reviews, Self-care Champion, Travel lover

Tags: design, designer, eco swab, gift, LastObject, LastSwab, LastSwab review, lifestyle, plastic-free bathroom, product, qtip, reusable cotton bud, review, sustainability, sustainable, sustainable bathroom, travel, zero waste