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Exhale Coffee Review UK – Is It Worth the Hype?

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 spotted Exhale Coffee all over Instagram and wondered whether it lives up to the hype, this Exhale coffee review has you covered. We've tested all three roasts, dug into the science behind their antioxidant claims, and brewed more cups than we can count. Here's what we really think after several months of daily use.

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Published by Stiv in £25 and under, Coffee connoisseur, Reviews, Saving, UK Made
Tags: antioxidant coffee, B Corp coffee, best coffee brands UK, eco coffee, Exhale coffee review, Exhale Coffee UK, healthy coffee, organic coffee, UK coffee subscription
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November 2, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

TrainPal Review UK: Split Tickets, PalPoints and Real Savings

Last updated: 24 March 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

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Cool Factor: 4/5 — Stone cold

Welcome to our honest TrainPal review, where we put the app through its paces to find out whether it genuinely saves you money on UK train travel. After months of booking tickets, testing split fares, claiming Delay Repay refunds and earning PalPoints, we're sharing everything we've learned. On top of that, you can get up to £11 off your first ticket using our invite code 57807b9c.

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Published by Stiv in Android apps, Apple apps, Apps, Discount, Reviews, Services, Travel lover
Tags: cheap train tickets, coolcuration reviews, palpoints, save money on trains, split ticketing uk, train apps uk, trainpal app, trainpal card, trainpal discount code, TrainPal referral code, trainpal review, trainpal uk, travel apps uk
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November 1, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

Back Market Review UK: Honest Verdict on Refurbished Tech

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

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4 out of 5 — Stone cold

This Back Market review UK is based on our own purchases (one Apple, one Android), months of real-world use, and a deep look at what thousands of other UK buyers are saying in 2026. We cover what works, what falls short, and whether refurbished tech from Back Market is genuinely worth your money. For a factual overview of the service, head to our Back Market service guide. If you want a discount code, check our Back Market discount code page.

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Published by Stiv in Reviews, Services, Tech Hacks, Technology lover, UK Made
Tags: back market coupon, back market discount code, back market referral code, back market review, back market trustpilot, back market uk, best refurbished tech sites uk, buy refurbished uk, cool curation review, eco friendly gadgets, refurbished android uk, refurbished electronics, refurbished iphone uk, refurbished laptop uk, refurbished phones uk, refurbished tech uk, second hand tech, sustainable tech, tech deals uk
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October 31, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

Best Smart Plugs UK: Tested and ComparedBest Smart Plugs in the UK

Last updated: 24 March 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

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Cool Factor: 4/5

Smart plugs remain one of the cheapest and easiest ways to start building a smarter home. After testing and comparing the best smart plugs UK buyers can get right now, the Tapo P110M is still our top pick for 2026. It offers Matter support, real-time energy monitoring and a compact design, all for under £17. Here is how it stacks up against the Philips Hue, Eve Energy and Meross alternatives.

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Published by Stiv in Reviews, Smart Home, Technology lover
Tags: best smart plug UK, best smart plugs UK, Cool Curation techies, energy monitoring plug, Eve Energy, Matter smart plug, Meross smart plug, Philips Hue Smart Plug, smart home UK, smart plug comparison, smart plug review 2025, Tapo P110M review
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October 30, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

Tapo P110M Smart Plug Review UK — Best Budget Matter Plug

Last updated: 24 March 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

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Cool Factor: 5/5 — Ice cold

Looking for a Tapo P110M review you can trust? Good, because this compact little smart plug has earned a permanent spot in our setup. If you want a smart plug that plays nicely with every major ecosystem, tracks your energy use in real time, and costs less than a couple of cinema tickets, the Tapo P110M is one of the best options in the UK right now. It combines Matter support, energy monitoring and a genuinely thoughtful design at a price that's hard to argue with.

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Published by Stiv in Reviews, Technology lover
Tags: Best budget smart plug, Matter smart plug, smart home UK, Smart plug review UK, Tapo energy monitoring, Tapo Matter support, Tapo P110M review
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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

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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.

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Published by Stiv in Homebodies, Reviews, Self-care Champion
Tags: 2025 deals, bedding, bedroom, cooling mattress, mattress, simba, simba hybrid, sleep, uk reviews
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October 25, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

ManyPets Review UK: Is It Worth It? (Honest 2026 Opinion)

Last updated: 9 June 2026

By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance

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Cool Factor: 4/5

This ManyPets review is our honest take on one of the UK's most popular pet insurers. We've looked closely at the plans, pricing, claims record, and small print to help you decide whether ManyPets is actually worth your money. Spoiler: it's very good, but it's not without a few catches you should know about before signing up.

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Published by Stiv in Cat Lovers, Dog Lovers, Reviews, Services
Tags: best pet insurance uk, cat insurance 2026, dog insurance 2026, lifetime pet cover, manypets amazon voucher, manypets claims, manypets pet insurance, ManyPets review, manypets review 2025, pet insurance comparison uk, pet insurance UK, uk pet insurance review
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October 14, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

Frieze London & Masters 2025 Review: What Stood Out

🎯 Why this year mattered for UK collectors

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

If you’ve been eyeing the art-fair calendar, the Frieze London 2025 review is essential reading. This Frieze London 2025 review is about more than sales and champagne. Running from 15-19 October in Regent’s Park, this edition of Frieze London and its sibling Frieze Masters brought together over 280 galleries from 45 countries. For the UK collector building a contemporary art collection, there were clear signals: a shift toward materiality and newer galleries, plus opportunities for thoughtful buying rather than impulse purchases.

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Published by Stiv in Art Lovers, Artists, London, Reviews
Tags: british art scene, collecting art, contemporary art UK, frieze 2025, frieze london, frieze masters, london art fair, London exhibitions
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