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Easy Ways To Tackle Hay Fever This Summer
Summer is usually a time of warmth, relaxation and sheer bliss – unless you have hay fever. Hay fever is a common allergic reaction to pollen which can come from trees, flowers, grass or weeds. A few of the symptoms include sneezing and coughing, a runny or blocked nose, headache, fatigue or an itchy throat, [...]
COMPETITION TIME! Win A Set Of Our Mason Jars
The other day at XS HQ we got into a bit of a debate – what is the yummiest summer cocktail?Is it a Mojito? Or maybe a Pina Colada?Instead of arguing for hours, we’ve decided to ask you, our loyal customers, for your opinion. Do you have any cocktail recipes?Perhaps it’s a twist on an [...]
5 Ways To Make Sure Your BBQ’s A Scorcher
There are plenty of things to love about summer – the weather, holidays, longer days – but my all-time favourite has got to be BBQ’s. For me, nothing compares to sitting out the back with friends and family enjoying good food, weather and company. Of course, if you’re the one hosting the BBQ you know that it’s [...]
What’s New with XS - June
Summer has well and truly arrived. With the good weather rolling in, it’s time to enjoy those big summer plans you’ve been brewing up all year. Whether you’re hosting BBQ’s or picnics, hitting up the local beer garden, getting fit or jetting off, XS are here to make sure you make the most of your summer! Make [...]
10 Father's Day Gifts That Won't Cost You A Penny
Are you feeling uninspired for father’s day gifts this year? I can’t say I blame you – how do you shop for a man who has it all (i.e. you as his offspring)?It just seems to go from one extreme to another when finding a gift – one minute you’re convincing yourself that he needs [...]
How To Enjoy Summer As A Grown Up
Remember when you thought you would never grow up? It seems like a life time ago. Let’s face it, it’s hard being an adult. Especially when it comes to summer. You, the bread winner, has to trudge off to work knowing that your kids will be sleeping until noon. Oh well, at least you have a day off [...]
Don't Go Camping Without These 5 Pieces Of Equipment!
Ahhhh Camping! We’ve all tried it at one point or another, either vowing ‘Never Again’ or planning another trip as soon as you have access to technology again. My point is, we all know the struggles of putting up a tent, and making sure nothing drowns or gets blown away. But what if i told you that there [...]
Hacks To Help You Survive Your First Camping Trip
Holidays come in all shapes and forms – you could be jetting off somewhere hot, visiting a new city for the weekend or tackling the great outdoors. Camping can be daunting for [...]
5 Free Beach Activites For You and Your Kids
Everyone loves heading to the beach on a hot summers day, especially when you’ve been working hard all week. When you arrive you expect to spend a long time here, relaxing and [...]
Signs That Your Cat Might Actually Hate You
When you brought them home they acted like this… But now they seem more like… They bite your hand even when they approach you. And you’re growing more confident each day that they might try to eat you in your sleep. They constantly find the most awkward places to lie. Despite the potential to [...]