Pregnancy insomnia means I need to have access to my Kobo eBook Reader in the middle of the night. Currently, I'm using a trusty head torch, but I'm on the lookout for the perfect LED eBook light to clip onto the case. Here are some of the best book lights I've found so far. Peppa Pig Book … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: the productive kitten edition
I have amazing news. SCIENCE says that kitten pictures make you more productive. I see no flaws with this evidence. Let's get BUSY. A 1980s company drew up an fascinating chart of how to colonize space. "Create new moons for Mars if required". How over is Gangnam Style? So over, that this … [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...]
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...]
Superhero, Star Wars and Simpsons glasses for kids
Just discovered your child need glasses? Good news! Specsavers has just launched a range of children's glasses that should appeal to the bespectacled offspring of any geek parent. There are three super-strong titanium designs in various colours to chose from. Plus there is also an exciting range … [Read more...]
Get creative! DIY geeky footwear
The very best shoes reflect your creativity and personality. I've been on the hunt for the best customised dorkish shoe collections out there. Hopefully, it will inspire you to get creative yourself! Star Wars Themed These Star Wars heels from Etsy are inspired by R2D2 and C3PO. The designer … [Read more...]
Kitchen geek: baking
Believe it or not, baking is a science. A delicious science, but a science all the same. The process is irreversible, just like a chemical reaction, and you need to have pretty exact quantities of all ingredients to avoid making a total mess. Despite this, the making of baked goods still … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: The vacuum-packed people edition
It is a truth universally acknowledged that the world is just a great big onion. This is why humanity stinks and cries all the time. The only way to combat those painful layers of pungent reality is to find fun stuff online. Here's your starter pack. Why women have milk on her boty … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: The cat ballet edition
Some people think the internet is nothing but cats, pixels, lasers and unicorns. And those people have some perfectly valid points. But if you'll take a walk with me, amiable reader, I will show you so, so much more*. *May contain cats. Dance, pony, dance Everything's being done Gangnam … [Read more...]
Star Wars gubbins you don’t really need
You don't really need a load of Star Wars guff for your house. But "need" and "want" are two TOTALLY different things. I mean, I "need" a dental check, but you don't see me posting pictures of teeth on my Pinterest page, do you? No. So without further ado, here's a round up of all the good Star … [Read more...]
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