Category: Life

[Ad- gifted product] As any regular readers will know, we’re happy to dip into a science-themed subscription box here. We’ve, most recently, just wrapped up the KiwiCo Tinker Crate, and so it makes perfect sense that we turn our gaze toward MEL Science, specifically their MEL Physics range; a kit aimed at a slightly older audience and specifically focused on decrypting scientific jargon into an accessible educational package. The first month we grabbed was based around Luminescence, and it was a fantastic example of MEL Physics’ boxes at their purest.

We ran into the MEL Science team earlier on in the year, while at an event. I was drawn to the stand by how professional each of the boxes on display looked. They had a simple, clear design, with one or two objects on the front, but a simple title down the spine. Each box was a single stark colour, giving them the look of classic school textbooks. The staff manning the stand gave us some simple demonstrations of accessible science but also introduced us to the App and the VR/AR elements that go hand in hand with their subscription.

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[Ad- gifted product] Often, I dive in and out of charity shops to find some second hand items that I need for my home. Clothing, home wear, furniture – all of that purchased second hand not only saves me money, but is much better for the world. Ensuring that items are used to the fullest is something that we always try to do in our household, and second hand clothing is something that is just so easy to do. When the pandemic hit the UK, I missed charity shops loads.

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