Review: Gro Anywhere Blackout Blind

Since the arrival of BST, we've been after some black out blinds for the bedroom to help with the Bear's bedtime.

I didn't fancy relining the curtains, and a roller blind seemed too expensive. The Gro Anywhere blind seemed like a sensible option, and it could travel with us.

There are lots of mixed reviews of the blinds, so I was a bit nervous about ordering. I'm pleased to be able to give them the thumbs up.

They were very easy to attach, and I've had none of the difficulties with them staying stuck that other people mentioned. They've been happily stuck to the window all week and... it's dark! Perhaps we'll get a lie in... 

Rest Bay, Porthcawl

Scorching hot Sunday afternoon. Friends were off surfing. Perfect opportunity for the Bear's first trip to the beach (ok, the promise of fish and chips might have been an additional temptation).

The car park was roasting. Sadly, we had failed to take into account the wind chill on the beach. We lasted about 25 goosepimply minutes, and Bear turned his nose up at a Sainsbury's falafel. Fail. Home without any chips. Double fail.