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We are all doing our best to do what is right by our planet and live sustainably. One of the biggest barriers to this in our fast paced society is over consumption. We are constantly swarmed by an endless array of products that lure us in with novelty and bargains. We are buying more and wasting more, with many products being poor quality and throwaway, which is not only a false economy, but is adding to the problem of unsustainable and over produced goods.  We believe less is more and that buying well means buying once. Our products are built...

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Walking -

A perfect day for wet walk in Epping Forest.  There's a smell of Autumn in the air. Leaves are thick on the ground from which the trees stretch up, twist tall and shine. The golden colours warm my eyes and yet there's a lurking of the coolness of winter to come. Guy's leg is getting stronger. He's able to walk a little now, with the aid of a stick but the PACMAT Poncho came in handy for a few rest stops along the way. It's a beautiful time of year but everything is a bit damp.      

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"Finding activities to keep kids entertained can be difficult. If you're looking for something to do during the summer holidays, a simple yet exciting option is having a picnic. That's why we've found the best picnic ideas for kids..." "Curl up for a fabulous family picnic on this gorgeous nature-inspired picnic blanket. It has a soft top layer and a waterproof bottom - especially important for British picnics when you're never quite sure what the weather's doing. Little ones will be fascinated by all the insects and animals in the design.  Review: "I love this picnic blanket as it's lightweight...

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Cycling -

A great benefit of having a partner with a broken leg is that there's always someone at home to be with the kids. To treat myself, to recover from the stressful journey home (I had to drive from France, through Italy to Germany and then back to London having not driven in over ten years), I decided at last minute to book a Gutsy Girl trip. Being short of time the day outing to Bath sounded perfect.  In Chamonix I've had a little dabble with mountain biking with the kids. They seem to just be able to get on and go....

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10 outdoor essentials for babies & toddlers to enjoy the outdoors. "Spending time outdoors as a family is great for your health and wellbeing but sometimes it can seem a little chaotic getting out the front door!We have two energetic little boys so having our favourite waterproof backpack packed ready with some outdoor essentials means that we are always ready to head out on an adventure together. What outdoor essentials do you need for babies and toddlers? Top of the list has to be our waterproof blanket because we take it everywhere we go.We use it for picnicking, naps, chilling and playing.If you want a...

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