Haven't you heard? There have been reports just outside of Birmingham of werewolves roaming the forest. Strange sounds, sightings and disappearances around the time of the full moon. Are you brave enough to step up and head into the countryside to hunt these dangerous mythical beasts? Well, what … [Read more...]
Affordable Halloween costumes: Leia, Kara Thrace and Arthur Dent
Doing the research so you don’t have to. The current economic climate means that ‘buying a new outfit’ and ‘going out drinking this month’ have become mutually exclusive events. With this in mind and a mere 4 weeks to go before Halloween, let’s review our top three most cost-effective … [Read more...]
Day at the races: Monster Trucks at the Santa Pod Raceway
I've always been a big F1 fan. I love the way the teams work together and the impact the strategy can have on a race, it's about so much more than just a fast car. My husband has often spoken about Drag Racing and how exciting it is but to be honest, it kind of seemed a bit pointless to me. … [Read more...]
Cool bicycle helmets for kids
Bicycle helmets that make your child look like a giant zebra can only be a good thing in my eyes. So thank goodness for the likes of Crazy Stuff! The company has produced a whole range of really quite awesome animal safety hats for your little one's noggin. The animal bike helmet range has been … [Read more...]
UPDATE: WIN! WIN! Good news for UK Game of Thrones fans!
Blinkbox has announced a deal with HBO offering UK fans an exclusive opportunity to watch Season Two of Game of Thrones before it is released on DVD or Blu-ray early next year! This is the first chance anybody in the UK will have to own the as-yet unreleased season two of Game of … [Read more...]
Doctor Who: The Angels Take Manhattan – Dork Review
After four episodes of build-up, it’s time for Amy and Rory Pond to leave Doctor Who. Much like Billie Piper or David Tennant, they leave after a lengthy run, just need a good departure for us to remember them fondly. So, did The Angels Take Manhattan deliver? Obviously, there will be spoilers, … [Read more...]
Heroes and Villains cushion
Who doesn't love superheroes? Well if you don't like superheroes then that must mean that you are a villain, right? In which case you will still want this cushion from Ohh Deer. Win-win!This Heroes and Villains cushion is a creation by artist Jack Teagle. It features geeky favourites … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: The Hula Hoop coffee-owl edition
Late September. Winter turned up early. The online community takes a collective breath post-Jepsen and waits for the next infectious phenomenon that might be mated with Star Wars references and an aggravated führer. Don't mind them, my pretty. Let's waste a little time looking at the latest snark … [Read more...]
ROK Manual Espresso Maker: Review
I might as well come out and say it straight away, the ROK Espresso Maker (£129) is excellent. I'm a fan of coffee, owner of a Gaggia Classic Espresso machine and countless cafetières – all of which serve their purpose really well. (If you've not got a thermal coffee press that keeps extra cups … [Read more...]
Bookish jewellery for literary lovers
If you're one of those bookworms who occasionally leaves the house (they must exist somewhere, right?) you might want to make yourself look presentable whilst still letting the world know you'd rather be at home reading. Luckily, Bookish England has your demographic totally pegged. It has … [Read more...]
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