Glastonbury may be taking a break this year, but the popularity of the British festival season continues to grow and grow. If you’re an old hand, you’ll know that there are some things you just can’t live without when you commit to four days camping with thousands of fellow music fanatics. For those making their debut, Quidblog have the following… read more »

“There’s a drought,” scream the water companies. “It won’t stop raining,” lament the rest of us. If it weren’t for the fact we Brits are well versed in disappointing summers, we’d no doubt be outraged or suicidal by the current state of affairs. As it stands we’re just doing as we always do and coping with the duck-friendly weather. While… read more »

Following the collapse of the Empire and the diminished popularity of impractical white suits, identifying British chaps on holiday abroad has long been a hobby of our sniggering continental cousins and a cause for national embarrassment back home. Sock and sandal combinations, resort-bought sun hats, tucked-in work shirts, crotch hugging shorts…it’s fair to say that UK males have, over the… read more »

You’ve just treated yourself to a brand new Kindle and you’re about to step out in public as one of the cool kids, a member of the e-reader revolution, with a world of literary adventures in your hand. While you may not judge a book by its cover, there’s a lot to be said for judging a Kindle owner by… read more »

This Sunday mothers up and down the country will wake to be treated by their children as another year’s hard work is deservedly recognized. Of course, all mums are different, but if there’s one thing that they all appreciate it’s well-planned, thoughtful gestures. Quidblog runs through six beautifully personal ideas designed to make Mother’s Day as memorable as possible. Straight… read more »

We may not have a manager, or a captain, or any chance of winning Euro 2012…but England do have a brand-spanking new kit. Keeping it simple for the third home strip in succession, Umbro, presumably inspired by the Cross of St George, have opted for red rather than navy detailing to complement a creamier white tint for the body. Featuring… read more »

Sometimes it's not the grand gestures but the stolen moments of hidden love that can unearth a true Valentine. These are a few of our favourites and ones that would certainly melt our hearts… Bring the picnic indoors. Why wait for spring when you could lay out the blanket in your living room and have sandwiches by candlelight. Add a… read more »

If you opened your wardrobe this morning to be confronted by a pile of shapeless t-shirts, distressed looking jeans you’ve not worn in years, jumpers with holes in, loud Hawaiian shirts missing buttons and a jacket sporting stains from that night out with the boys, then it may be time - in the immortal words of Dizzy Rascal - to… read more »

Shopping in the sales can be something of a rollercoaster journey. One moment you spot the buy of your life, the next you find out it’s sold out in your size. Never fear though, Quidco is here with some handy hints and tips to help you overcome the stresses and strains of shopping in the New Year. Get organised Every… read more »

It was announced this morning that the London 2012 Olympic torch will travel to 1,018 different locations during its 70-day relay around Great Britain, with famous settings such as Snowdon, Stonehenge and Newcastle’s Tyne Bridge all set for a visit from the ceremonial flame. Flown from Olympia in Greece, the torch will start its journey in Land’s End on May… read more »