I Added Resistance Bands to My Workouts—Turns Out, They're the Ultimate Strength Hack for Busy Mums Spoiler: I'm a convert. Marie Claire · Aug 29
I Trained for a Race for 3 Months, Then I Experienced a Huge Comedown—Here's What Helped Pick Me Up I'm not the only runner who will have experienced the "post-race blues." Marie Claire · Aug 19
I have a small kitchen and three children – these are the 4 kitchen features that make my life easier, and I'd easily choose them again They're all busy-mum approved Ideal Home · Aug 13
With one click, I turned Miele’s new cordless vacuum cleaner into a mop for my filthy floors – but is this 3-in-1 appliance worth the hefty price tag? The Miele Triflex HX3 Aqua isn't a regular vacuum Ideal Home · Aug 9
Forget 10,000 Steps a Day—I Tried 'Intuitive Walking' for a Week, and It Delivered on Motivation, Mindset and Mental Clarity How often had I been walking for the number, rather than the enjoyment of it? Marie Claire · Jun 26
I Tried 'Habit Stacking' My Nutrition For Two Weeks—My Energy Went Up, and My Stress Levels Went Down Would making small, structured changes to my eating habits make a difference? Marie Claire · Jun 22
Shark quietly dropped their most powerful handheld vacuum ever last month – I tested whether the high price tag is worth it Spoiler alert: I loved it Ideal Home · Jun 21
Forget expensive (and bulky) carpet cleaners! I tested a £70 spot cleaner that tackled everything from sofa stains to toddler spills I was even able to clean my entire staircase without unplugging Ideal Home · Jun 7
I Used a Vibration Plate for Two Weeks to See If It Lived Up to the Hype—It Delivered on Strength, Recovery and Results The workout tool of the moment. Marie Claire · May 26
I tested Gtech’s newest (and most affordable) cordless vacuum – for *only* £180, I didn’t expect it to impress me as much as it did It keeps things refreshingly simple Ideal Home · May 24
This budget-friendly steam cleaner refreshed my sofa, wall tiles and windows – and I even used it to iron my son’s school uniform! I can't stop using it! Ideal Home · May 17
I Ran Without Music, Metrics or Distraction For Two Weeks—I've Never Felt Stronger or More In Tune With My Body It completely changed what a "good" run means to me. Marie Claire · May 16
This Simple 5-Minute Cardio Habit Seriously Boosted My Energy And Mood—From Home Simple, affordable and effective. Marie Claire · May 14
I Did a 2-Minute Pilates Criss-Cross Every Day—It's Now My Favourite Home Workout Move Ever Filing the move away as a "core-strengthener" massively undersells its benefits. Marie Claire · May 1
Ideal Home · Apr 26 I tested a new cordless vacuum from an under-the-radar brand in my chaotic family home – it's smart, sleek, and its edge cleaning is a game-changer It's smart, sleek and super powerful
Ideal Home · Apr 21 How we test steam cleaners and mops at Ideal Home – the exact review process we follow and what we look for in a 5-star model How we determine if this chemical-free cleaning tool is worth your while
Ideal Home · Apr 21 My sparkling floors always get so many compliments – these are the two appliances I have to thank for that (and which one I think is better) Steam or suction? That's the big question!
Ideal Home · Apr 19 Air purifiers can be confusing – but I tested a model that’s straightforward, easy to use and conveniently fits into your everyday life It even has a Pet Mode for animal lovers
Ideal Home · Apr 12 I tested Dyson's newest (and most affordable) wet floor cleaner – the performance won me over, but there's a catch It's seriously lightweight and offers reliable results
Marie Claire · Apr 3 I Tried Pilates Heel Taps Every Day—and The Simple 5-Minute Move Strengthened My Abs and Hips A simple exercise that packs a punch
Marie Claire · Apr 1 I Used Daylight Saving As A Gentle Wellness Reset—And My Energy Noticeably Shifted Small, realistic shifts for better sleep, steadier energy, and a calmer mood.
Marie Claire · Mar 26 I Did 5 Minutes Of Jumping Jacks Everyday For 7 Days - And the Simple Move Boosted Both Body and Mind Simple, affordable and effective - win, win, win.
Ideal Home · Mar 15 I let Eufy’s newest robot vacuum loose in my busy family home – this is how it navigated scattered toys and messy mealtimes It's not flawless, but it delivers seriously strong suction power and impressive mopping
Marie Claire · Mar 1 I Tried Bio-Syncing My Workouts For A Week - And It's Completely Changed How I Time My Exercise Would I notice a difference in my energy levels, focus, and (dare I say it?), my sleep?
Ideal Home · Feb 15 Flipping brilliant! I tested Shark’s dual-sided steam mop – it’s a no-fuss design that delivers impressive results It proves you don’t need bells and whistles for squeaky-clean floors