You may find it surprising to learn that
pets consume around one fifth of the
world’s meat and fish, and the carbon
paw print of a dog is more than that of a
4x4 vehicle. In response to these findings,
Yora has launched a more sustainable dog
food which is 100 per
cent natural, free from
artificial preservatives
and made with highly
nutritious insects, as well
as vegetables, making it
a good choice for pets
and the planet.http://www.yourhomemagazine.co.uk June 2019 15
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Smart savings
Switching your bank account to one
which pays a welcome fee is a great way
to secure a little bonus. At the time of
printing, First Direct is offering £100 to new
customers opening its 1st Account. Terms
and conditions apply, so always check the
small print. And why not use that £100 to
treat yourself to IKEA’s Kullarberg desk – the
perfect place to catch up on paperwork?Whether you have young children yourself or grandchildren that come to visit, it’s
important to make sure that your home is as safe as possible. We asked the experts at
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (www.rospa.com) for their top tips:
n While some things such as safety gates and cupboard latches can be invaluable, the reality is
you don’t need to spend a fortune. Lots of the most valuable things you can do are in fact free.
For example, an old towel can serve as a door jammer and getting into the habit of putting hair
straighteners away after use or keeping hot drinks well out of reach doesn’t cost anything.
n Drawers and shelving make wonderful climbing frames and wardrobes a nice hiding place, but
unfortunately the furniture can easily fall on top of children. Always fix heavy furniture to a wall with
safety restraints. For flat screen televisions place
them on a wide, stable base that is designed to
accompany the set and use anti-tip straps.
n Children can easily be strangled by blind cords.
The safest thing is to fit a blind that is safe by
design, which means that it doesn’t have looped
cords. Keep curtain and blind cords short and use
cleats, cord tidies or clips to keep them out of
reach. Similarly, don’t hang drawstring bags where
a child could put their head through the loop.
n Always keep dangerous medicines and cleaning
products high up, out of reach and ideally locked
away. Liquid laundry capsules are bright, squidgy
and can, to a toddler, look just like sweets.
n Stairs should be carefully maintained and
well-lit. Damaged or worn carpet should be
repaired or removed. Make sure balustrades
are strong and don’t have any footholds for
climbing, and fit a safety gate (to standard
EN 1930) at the top and bottom of stairs.GoPro’s latest line-up of lifestyle cameras includes three models to
suit all budgets. The top-of-the-range HERO7 Black is a little pricey
for our liking at £379.99, but the entry-level HERO7 White, costing
£179.99, is a more affordable option that still offers all the features
and functions you need to capture those on-the-go moments. Tough,
tiny and waterproof up to a depth of 10 metres, you can even tell this
1080p camera what to do using voice commands. For a mid-range
buy, try the HERO7 Silver, with 4k recording, priced at £279.99.YH
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FACT FILE
83%of Brits have
spent money on
display items such
as books, in order
to make themselves
seem well-travelled
or much more
intelligent to guests.
Source: HillarysYora, from £14.99 per
1.5kg bag, Pets Corner