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November 13, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

SureFeed Feeder Review UK: Is It Worth the Price?

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

If you live with more than one cat, you already know the villain of this story. In our house, we have The Grazer and The Food Thief. The Grazer is a gentle soul who nibbles throughout the day. The Food Thief is a vacuum in a fur suit who inhales his own food in seconds, then marches over to hers like he's collecting rent.

This SureFeed feeder review starts at the moment I realised I was spending half my life escorting bowls behind closed doors and emotionally counselling a skinny, bullied cat who just wanted her calories in peace. I needed a way to stop the theft without turning our home into an escape room. So we bought the SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder, and after more than six months of daily use, here is exactly how it went.

Published by Stiv in Cat Lovers, Reviews, UK Made

Tags: automatic cat feeder wet food, best cat feeder for multiple cats, cat acne plastic bowls, cat feeding gadgets, Cool Curation cat lovers, microchip cat feeder, microchip vs RFID cat feeder, multi cat feeding solutions, stainless steel cat bowls, stop cat stealing food, Sure Petcare review, SureFeed feeder review, SureFeed Microchip Pet Feeder

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.

This article contains affiliate or referral links. If you click through and sign up I may earn a commission or referral bonus at no extra cost to you. It does not affect my editorial view.

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 8, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

Affinity by Canva Review: Is the New Free Creative App Actually That Good?

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

Affinity by Canva is Canva’s new all-in-one creative app that combines what used to be Affinity Photo, Designer and Publisher into a single, totally free program in this review we cover off everything from it's features to how it compares to Adobe's staples. It is aimed at people who want Adobe-level tools without paying a monthly subscription and it currently runs on Mac and Windows, with iPad on the way. Canva says this version is free forever and can export straight to Canva, which is a big shift from the old paid Affinity model.

Published by Stiv in Apps, Reviews, Services, UK Made

Tags: adobe alternative, affinity by canva review, affinity canva review, affinity design app, affinity photo designer publisher, affinity vs adobe, canva affinity app, canva ai tools, canva for designers, canva free design software, creative software uk, free creative apps, graphic design tools, illustrator alternative free, indesign alternative free, photoshop alternative free

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

Collecting Contemporary Art: Gilbert & George’s Ink Washes 2023 – 2025

Bold, British and brilliantly irreverent 🎨

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

If you’re thinking about collecting contemporary art and want something that shouts personality, Gilbert & George’s ink washes are an ideal starting point. Known for their bold humour and graphic punch, the pair’s most recent works — the Royal Ink Washes (2023) and The 21st Century Ink Washes (2025) — bring colour, chaos and satire to your walls.

These editions are hand-painted on heavyweight 400 gsm watercolour paper, each signed, numbered and limited to 50. Whether you hang one in a hallway or above the sofa, they make a statement that says “serious collector with a sense of humour”.

Published by Stiv in Art Lovers, Artists, Reviews, UK Made

Tags: British artists, collecting art, contemporary art UK, Gilbert and George, home decor, ink washes, modern art collectors, Royal Ink Washes 2023, The 21st Century 2025

November 3, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

Exhale Coffee Review UK – Is It Worth the Hype?

Last updated: 22 September 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.

This article contains affiliate or referral links. If you click through and sign up I may earn a commission or referral bonus at no extra cost to you. It does not affect my editorial view.

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.

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

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

Cool Factor

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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

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

SMARTY Review UK: Is It Worth Switching in 2026?

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

If you have been hunting for a cheap, flexible SIM-only deal in the UK, chances are SMARTY has popped up on your radar. In this SMARTY review we put the network through its paces, covering plans, pricing, coverage, the referral scheme and everything in between, to help you decide whether it is genuinely worth the switch in 2026.

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Both you and your friend can earn up to £20 each, and the current refer-a-friend terms are kept up to date on our referral page.

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Published by Stiv in Money saving, Reviews, Saving, Services, Technology lover, UK Made

Tags: budget mobile network, SIM only deals UK, SMARTY mobile, smarty mobile reviews, smarty network coverage, SMARTY plans, smarty pros and cons, smarty reddit, SMARTY review, smarty reviews, smarty sim review, smarty trustpilot, smarty uk mobile, Three network MVNO

September 8, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

Phox Water Filter Review UK: Six Months With the Eco Brita Alternative

Last updated: 30 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 Phox water filter review is based on six months of daily use in London, one of the hardest-water areas in the UK. Spoiler: the kettle has never looked better. Phox is a Glasgow-based company that makes the world's first refillable water filter cartridge, and after half a year of testing the Clean blend we're ready to give you the full, honest verdict on taste, cost, eco credentials and whether it's genuinely worth ditching Brita for good.

Published by Stiv in Carbon conscious, Reviews, Services, UK Made

Tags: brita alternative, eco friendly water filter, phox alkaline filter, phox clean filter, phox jug review, phox softener filter, phox subscription, phox vs brita, phox water filter review, refillable water filter, water filter london, water filter uk

September 4, 2025 — Comments are off for this post.

Overherd Oat Milk Review UK: Is Powdered Oat Milk Worth It?

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. This review contains affiliate links. If you sign up or purchase through our links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Our opinion remains independent.

Cool Factor: 4/5

This Overherd oat milk review covers what it's actually like to live with powdered oat milk day-to-day, from the first scoop in a morning coffee to cooking with it weeks later. Overherd is a UK-made oat drink powder that replaces heavy cartons with a lightweight pouch you mix with water at home. It sounds almost too simple, but after putting it through its paces, we think it's one of the smartest sustainable kitchen swaps going. Here's the full verdict.

Published by Stiv in £25 and under, Carbon conscious, Foodie, Reviews, UK Deals, UK Made

Tags: dairy free lifestyle, eco friendly milk alternative, eco living uk, oat milk powder, oat milk review, overherd oat milk, plant based milk, sustainable swaps, vegan pantry essentials, zero waste kitchen