When choosing waterproof clothing for your children, the first point you need to consider is, what do you want it to do? Waterproof clothing is available for a wide variety of activities, from sport and exercise, hiking and walking, to the clothing they wear when travelling on two wheels, such as cycling or riding a scooter. For exercise, the clothing should be made from breathable fabric, and also if it is to be used over a long or short period of time. Non breathable fabric may be better if they …

To be absolutely honest I am not someone who rushes out to buy a piece of designer clothing as soon as a collection is unveiled. I have lots of clothes and buy pieces when I want them, or have a special occasion coming up, rather than because I have to keep up with the latest trend. I find that being stylish does not mean having to be totally fashion conscious.
I believe that I am financially quite savvy and responsible I do not have much debt and have some savings, I …

Most schools have a uniform policy that includes suitable school shoes. The requirements are usually smart black or brown leather shoes with a low heel. It is possible to spend a large amount of money on these by going to a special uniform shop. My parents´ generation often had to wear shoes passed down from older siblings, which resulted in foot problems in later life. No modern parent would want to risk this. 
Children often grow at a phenomenal rate – seemingly overnight – and feet are no exception. With older …

 
Which are better for children, closed walking shoes or open hiking sandals? I do not think that there is a clear and defined answer for this question. Either option has its own disadvantages and will be better in certain scenarios.
Take the closed walking shoes for example, these provide more protection for your children’s feet and are more sturdy then open hiking sandals, which is obvious! The closed hiking shoes are perfect for a winter hike when wanting to keep your children’s feet dry and warm and to protect your children’s …

It is now possible to find good quality size 28 clothing on the high street and online. No longer does the larger lady have to hide away wearing ill-fitting kaftans and being totally unfashionable. Fashion outlets and lingerie retailers now cater for the larger lady and many cater for up to size 32.
Many fashion retailers on the high street cater for sizes up to size 22 in the standard ranges and a few cater for larger sizes. Department stores such as Debenhams, Beales and John Lewis all have concessions that …

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I have to admit that I am a bit predictable. I hold my hands up and say as a woman I prefer to wear clothes designed by a woman. I’m fed up of looking at stick thin supermodels wearing clothes designed by stick thin men. I don’t really have anything against these male designers however feel that it is quite obvious that they do not appreciate the female form. Whether it is because they do not find it attractive or because they cannot empathise with the areas that women …

When buying backpacks or rucksacks there are so many different types and styles that it’s difficult to choose.  Personally my preference would be for a good lightweight. but strong product that ‘does what it says on the tin’, carrying everything required easily and efficiently.
Children however tend to be ‘brand led’, demanding the latest designer products, such as Nike, Berghaus etc.  

I recently read in the paper that with rising fuel costs that many families would cross the fuel poverty line this winter. The fuel poverty line is the point at which over 10% of the household income is spent on heating bills. Some people have said that with rising pressures like this many families will struggle to keep their children in smart uniform and this raises the question as to whether buying shoes just for school is justified.

I believe strongly that it is. Children wear their school shoes every single …