If you feel like you have a handle on life, there’s nothing like trying to use someone else’s shower to remind you that you are basically a monkey whacking a coconut against the floor trying to get in. Some showers have so many dials, knobs and buttons that it looks more like the cockpit of a plane rather than something to wash the filth off.

Fun fact: Melitta Bentz invented the first coffee filter in 1908 - get this woman a statue! This opened a whole new way of preparing the black wake up juice. Today Melitta AromaFresh (now you know why they use that name) allows you to wake up to a cup of coffee made from freshly ground beans or pre-ground coffee; that’s always worth getting up for!

Chances are that if you have cats, then you have probably already made a few concessions – such as cat hair on all your clothes, chairs, in your meals…and don’t even get me started on the cat litter trays, the last thing you want on top of that is some tasteless bright coloured cat furniture that clashes with everything else in your house. The Vesper series from Catit is an attractive and modern range that looks stylish whilst supplying a comfortable and scratchy haven for your fur babies.

Sodas are great: they are a staple at any children’s party, they make amazing cocktails and are super refreshing in the summer time. The downside, however (there is always a downside), is they are often full of sugar, which just isn’t good for us no matter how much we love it and the endless amounts of plastic bottles that will have David Attenborough personally coming to your house to punch you in the face.

This cute little robo-dog from Pawbo is the Munch treat dispenser, which can be used alongside the Pawbo+ Interactive Pet Camera or as a standalone product which can encourage your pet to take a little gamble in life.

We have reviewed a number of heating systems this year and the best was very much saved until last. In my quiet little Hobbit house, I hadn’t even heard about this Wiser device before. However, I had heard of the manufacturer - Drayton - which is one of the biggest brands in UK heating systems.

The Bistro Electric Stand Mixer from Bodum has been designed to be both a functional and stylish piece in your kitchen: it is nicely compact at 39.7cm (W) x 4.3cm (H) x 23.4cm (D) and has a large capacity of 4.7L (160oz). It can be stored underneath the counter, freeing up your worktop when not in use.

I am one of those people that if I didn’t have an alarm clock (or 12) I could easily sleep through until the late afternoon; my body seems to have no concept of when it needs sleep and exactly how much it needs, with winter time proving especially difficult.

The Vax Blade 2 Max 40V is a cordless vacuum cleaner complimented with a Tool Kit that includes a flexible, extendable crevice tool, tough dirt tool, dust brush, textile tool, stretch hose and storage bag, the Blade 2 is almost three times more powerful than any cordless vacuum Vax have produced.