Clothes shopping online has so many advantages to its real life equivalent. It's often cheaper, faster and no one seems to mind if you do it whilst wearing a pair of cow print pyjamas. Unfortunately, online shopping tends to lead to some of us *cough* taking on a slightly skewed view of their … [Read more...]
Dork Rant: Misleading beauty advertising
I'll be the first to put my hand up and confess to being a bit of a pushover when it comes to the persuasive powers of advertising. Any advert that suggests a product is 'brand new' 'revolutionary' or 'the next big thing' is sure to catch my attention. Heard of those hair removal mitts that claim … [Read more...]
Maternity Wear: T-shirts from ThinkGeek
Maternity clothing is often comfortable and practical. Rarely does it have a sense of humour. Pregnancy is, after all, a serious business. Except, sometimes it is quite funny. You're flatulent, you waddle, you eat some seriously weird sandwiches and you're so blissed out on endorphins that you … [Read more...]
Wall decals and stickers for geek-friendly decorating
Redecorating our kitchen recently, I vowed to find an easier way to give a room a facelift without resorting to hours of slopping on paint and varnishing every nook and cranny. Wall decals seem to be a much cheaper and easier option. The Barcode wall sticker (Rockett St George, £39.95) on the … [Read more...]
BundleBox – A better way to buy from the US
For anyone who buys items from the USA regularly, you'll know there can be a bit of a sting when you get to the checkout and discover you've been saddled with a big shipping bill. We've already covered the costs of buying from the USA, but it would seem there's a new solution to those shipping … [Read more...]
Buying from the US, is it worth it?
Starting to think about Christmas shopping? Perhaps considering looking a little further abroad for ideas than the high street? Buying from the USA can still have its benefits, with products often cheaper thanks to their bulk buying power and and exchange rate that's still working in our favour, … [Read more...]
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