Products & equipment

Whenever and whatever we are celebrating from family occasions to Christmas, it's always wonderful to share good food. I and my family and friends have been tasting some amazing cheeses from Clawson Farms, and highly recommend them, writes Anne Coates. 

Anne Coates is wowed by the finamill® Pepper Mill & Spice Grinder in One.

Anne Coates wasn't sure what to expect with these cocktails in a box but was completely won over when she tasted the NICO Negroni.

Anne Coates reviews the Mico Toastie from Morphy Richards, the Judges Choice in the The Big Christmas Wishlist Awards in the Tech & Gadget category, and it's a winner for her too.

We like to test equipment comprehensively, so after Anne Coates reviewed the smarTrike Traveler ActiveStroller, her daughter Olivia took it on holiday to Portugal to see how it faired on the flight. Here are her thoughts along with her husband's.

Whether you're thinking of backpacking, day trips, commuting or school bags now is a great time to see what's on offer from Mountain Warehouse. Anne Coates tries out their Bolt Backpack.

The smarTrike Traveler is the ?rst convertible stroller that transforms into a trike with a simple push of a button. Anne Coates put it through its paces with Lizzie. And there will be a further review when the family goes on holiday accompanied by the smarTrike Traveler ActiveStroller. .

Even in the UK we have to be careful of  the sun's rays especially on the sensitive skin on babies, children teens and not to forget adults and older people. This UV Protection Beach Shelter from Mountain Warehouse is perfect for the beach, park and garden and is compact and light enough to pack for your holidays abroad writes Anne Coates.

The new range of women's clothes from Mountain Warehouse looks great for the summer and Anne Coates was delighted to try out their Laura Williams skater dresses.

b.box is the brainchild of Dannielle Michaels and Monique Filer, two Aussie mums on a mission to design products that make feeding challenges easier. Anne Coates reviews their Spoutless Training Rim Cup and Insulated Food Jar with Spork for Toddlers.

On world Gin and Tonic Day (9 April) why not celebrate with a non-alcoholic spirit and see if you can taste the difference? Anne Coates is won over by CleanCo G.

No better time to prepare your skin for the spring and summer months and I've been trying out two moisturisers – one for face SOS H₂O and Aphrodites's  Olive Oil Body Butter – both of which Anne Coates loves.

Learning to play the keyboard just got a whole lot more fun thanks to a collaboration between Casio Music UK and the online musical education program Rhythm Warriors Piano Zone. Casio Music, one of the world’s most renowned producers of electronic keyboards and digital pianos, has announced that customers can now exclusively access the exciting Rhythm Warriors animated piano and keyboard lessons.

The nanobébé baby bottle insulated bag is a brilliant blend of fashion and function to add to your parenting essentials. This sleek and practical cooler saves space while storing everything from bottles to baby food. Olivia Coates puts it to the test.

Having been totally won over by Haier's I-Master Series 5 Kettle and Toaster, Anne Coates was delighted to review the Haier I-Master Series 5 Blender. Here's what she thought.

Looking for a quirky present for the amateur mixologist? Look no further than the Measure & Mix Cocktail Spoon from Kikkerland, writes Anne Coates.

Pampers has launched its No 1 to help keep skin protected as 97 per cent of parents agree that a dry and protected bottom keeps their baby happy. Olivia Coates put them to the test and there's a readers' discount code for Asda and Morrisons.

BabyBjörn Baby Carrier Winter Cover has proved invaluable to Olivia Coates as they have to exercise their dog in all weathers and, of course baby has to come too!