A little while ago I mentioned a couple of vibrating mascaras that proudly claimed to be the Next Big Thing in the world of cosmetics. Following in the footsteps of the vibrating cleansers (the Neutrogena Wave and the Clarisonic Skin Therapy System) and the vibrating hair straighteners (The Pink … [Read more...]
Soda Stream: Review
Back in the days of double denim and the SNES, there was only one way to get your fizzy caffeine kick, the SodaStream. Kitchens across the country were dominated by this huge white machine and all of its accessories and flavour bottles. Inevitably, the sheer size of the machine led to it being … [Read more...]
Free Lemmings Amigurumi crochet pattern
You know you're a child of the 80s if you....spent hours addicted to the platform game Lemmings. For those of you who didn't whittle away large chunks of your day playing this PC game, the concept was to persuade a line of green-haired little people to make their way to the target whilst avoiding … [Read more...]
Tom Tom Start Review
Navigating around the internet has never been a problem to me. Navigating in real life is a whole different story. My driving ability is....something of a running joke with my family and friends. All the best drivers fail the first few (seven) times, right? On the upside, it has given me the … [Read more...]
Asus EeePC 1008HA (Seashell). Dork Review
I'm in the market for a new netbook. My Dell Mini 9 has had a good run, but after 18 months, three falls and one virus attack, it may just be time to consider my other options. So, when the lovely people at Asus offered me the opportunity to try out their Asus EeePc 1008HA (Seashell) (in a pretty … [Read more...]
Dork Craft: Mario Amigurumi
Mama Mia! One of the most famous gaming characters on the planet has been recreated in crochet form. This Mario Amigurumi has been created by WolfDreamer off the Hook as part of a set of SuperMario characters including Goomba, Luigi and the Mushrooms. This is a free pattern, so you can get … [Read more...]
Radio goo goo: The best radios for kids
Listening to the radio in your car, on the beach or in the park is one of the best ways to spend the upcoming summer. There's also evidence that listening to the radio can be beneficial for young children as it can help develop speaking and listening skills. With that in mind, I've rounded up … [Read more...]
Where to find bargain designer clothes online
Designer stores scare me. Snooty shop assistants, ultra-organised and therefore intimidating rails, and huge price tags have me running for the high street faster than you can say "so this season" The thing is, after years of buying cheap and cheerful high street clothes, I want to start … [Read more...]
Nifty nightlights for kids
When you're seven years old and your evil older cousin has regaled you with stories of the hungry monster that lives under your bed and eats children, you tend to be a little bit scared when the lights are turned off. Which is where nightlights, like this Beba Light, (Alessi, £16) on the right … [Read more...]
Getting an iPad? Protect it with one of these cases
Fallen in love with the new Apple iPad, and now counting down the days until they're released in the UK? Why not use your time more effectively, by investing in a case or cover to keep it box-fresh and scratch-free. Griffin Flexigrip Griffin were one of the first brands to bring out a range of … [Read more...]
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