When I had my first child I couldn't understand how I would ever leave the house before midday again. Then I had my second child and wondered what the bloody hell we were playing at. Now we have to stop ourselves from getting to places before they're open. A few of my friends have had babies … [Read more...]
Gtech ATF001 Multi – Is this the best handheld vacuum cleaner on the market?
Is this the handheld vacuum that trumps Dyson and Black & Decker? When Gtech invited me to their latest press launch, I admit I was pretty thrilled. Setting aside my obvious need to get out more, the main reason I was so excited was that they promised a new product that wasn't just an upgrade … [Read more...]
Kobo Aura HD – Is this the best top of the range ebook reader?
Thinking of buying the Kobo Aura HD? How to does it compare to Kindle Paperwhite or even the Kobo Glo? Since I'm a Kobo kind of person, I thought it only right I take a little look at Kobo's flagship model that's bigger, better and beefier than its smaller, less powerful brethren. The first thing … [Read more...]
The 10 best moments from the Five(ish) Doctors Reboot by Peter Davison
Yes, yes, the The Day of the Doctor was brilliant: an extra-long episode that resisted the usual mawkish tear-jerkery you get with specials and just went straight for fun, nostalgia and a gentle sprinkling of heartfelt joy. But, what stayed with me all evening and made me smile as soon as I woke … [Read more...]
The Well – Agents of SHIELD – S1E8 – Dork Review
The world's best dressed bin men show up in Greenwich to hoover up the chaos left by Thor and his gang in this much-hyped crossover episode. Spoilers inevitably follow. So this week we're in Greenwich, popping bits of alien metal into custom-made suitcases in a bid to clean up the havoc wreaked by … [Read more...]
The best Doctor Who shows that aren’t Doctor Who
While we're all sat about waiting to see how many of the recently found Doctor Who episodes the BBC is going to release, we might as well fill our time with a massive Doctor Who TV marathon. Except, if you've already done that because you're a complete Doctor Who nerd, you might need to top up … [Read more...]
Here’s the woman who *should* have been Doctor Who
MOFFAT! You really missed the bus with this one. The Doctor Who who got away. … [Read more...]
Is the TOMY First Years Baby Monitor TF550 any good?
I really liked the previous TOMY Digital Plus baby monitor, but how will the TOMY First Years Monitor TF550 updated version hold up? My last Tomy digital baby monitor bit the dust a while back. Despite being excellent in many ways, it just wasn't built to survive being knocked about by a … [Read more...]
Serenity Star from aden + anais. Nightlight breastfeeding aid that helps keep you organised
The Serenity Star from aden + anais seems like a massive luxury (it's over £60 from Amazon) but it's useful in the early weeks. This is a gadget with lots of functions. It's a feeding diary that reminds you which breast you last fed on and what time you last fed. It acts as a night light, glowing … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Gadgets For Geeky Mothers
It's breastfeeding awareness week, and since I'm currently breastfeeding, I've put together the ultimate breastfeeding tools you'll need to see you on your way. Nursing scarf from Loveyush.com I love this! You can wear it as a normal scarf (and tie it in lots of different ways) and then … [Read more...]