On the evening of Monday 22nd March, whilst a glittering galaxy of stars attended the glittering première of the movie Kick-Ass in London, I curled up in my room and read the comic book upon which it was based. Frankly, I think we both know who wins. Most of the time, these films are based on … [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...]
Stepping into Wonderland
Let's get the truth out there first: Alice in Wonderland is indeed wonderful, unless you're expecting a Tim Burton film. If you're a die-hard Burton fan waiting for a warped, gothic version of Lewis Carroll's immortal story, you might leave the cinema with a bitter taste in your … [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...]
Buffy? Battlestar? Tell us your best and worst show finales
I'm beginning to suspect that my critical faculties leave something to be desired. The number of times I've found myself listening to (for some reason usually male) friends panning a season finale or a show ender while I sit in puzzled silence is starting to alarm. [OK, not really "silence", I'm not … [Read more...]
Chumby: Pointless but great. Dork Review
The Chumby is a prime example of a gadget I hate. It's frivolous, of limited use and it looks ridiculous. In short, it's an electricity thief. And yet, when the courier came to collect it to take it back to Firebox, I had to stop myself from clinging to his ankle and weeping. Yes, it's ultimately … [Read more...]
Get your science fix with Wonders of the Solar System
Professor Brian Cox is one of those ultra-annoying people who are just TOO cool. He was in a chart-topping band associated with a dawn of a new political era (that'd be D "Things can only get better" Ream) and now he's forged a second - and let's face it, even cooler - career as a top physicist. … [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...]
Tefal Actifry. Dork Review
Diets suck. Cutting out all the good stuff, eating salad and counting calories is a seriously boring way to spend your time. But for many of us, it's essential to keep an eye on our food, to ensure we don't end up shopping in the tent section of Argos. One way of doing that is by altering the … [Read more...]










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