Never mind the switch of government that we’re facing; the only British regime change that counts in 2010 finally happened on Saturday night: Matt Smith took over as the Doctor in “The Eleventh Hour”. Alongside new head writer Steven Moffat and companion Karen Gillan, he crash-lands gloriously on … [Read more...]
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Dork Craft: Mario Amigurumi
Mama Mia! One of the most famous gaming characters on the planet has been recreated in crochet form. This Mario Amigurumi has been created by WolfDreamer off the Hook as part of a set of SuperMario characters including Goomba, Luigi and the Mushrooms. This is a free pattern, so you can get … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Toys R Us Ouija Board: Freakiest toy ever?
After seeing the Wii Baby and Me game last year, I figured we'd kind of reached our limit when it comes to freaky games for kids. I was wrong. Toys R Us in the US have bought out a bubblegum-pink Ouija board. Because who doesn't want to scare the crap out of their favourite little girl? The … [Read more...]
Retro Rebellion: Bringing back the landline
Who actually uses cordless home phones these days, aside from the elderly and the technophobic? Mobile phones may have replaced much of the need for a home phone, but this home basic still has its benefits. For a start, the battery tends to last longer, you don't need to worry about lost signal, … [Read more...]
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