Valentine's Day is a bit rubbish. We all know this. It's an added expense for those of us in couples recovering from Christmas, and an entire day of smugness for the singletons to live through. Romance isn't rubbish though. It's pretty essential. Even if it's less about chocolates and flowers, … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: The significant otter edition
Roll up, roll up. I got 6-year-old script writers, the wisdom of Mr T, a wiggly baby and a smorgasbord of sloths for you this fine afternoon. They won't last long at these prices, so click fast and click well. OH 'ECK, SOMEONE CALLED THE ROZZERS. SCATTER! Lick my Death Star Lollipops! … [Read more...]
Are these the nerdiest wedding cakes you’ve ever seen?
Those of you who follow me on Twitter might be aware that I'm getting hitched at the end of April. I could hardly plan a wedding without looking out for geeky touches now, could I?! Frankly, wedding planning is a bit of a bore, so throwing in some fun details makes it all a bit more … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day: Pick up a drive-through bouquet
Believe it or not, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. The annual feast of St. Valentines (and in a way, Cupid) sees a veritable explosion of love hearts, chocolates and things that make your one and only’s heart go a flutter. But what if, just this year, you’re completely stuck on what to … [Read more...]
Five ways to use Vine
There's a new kid on the social media block, and it's called Vine. If you love Instagram but have a yearning for more moving images in your life, Vine could tick all the boxes. It's a social network for short videos, either created in one go or taken over time to create a short story. Each … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: the Owl Burrito edition
Quick, mime your current status to me in no more than six seconds. It's the only way we can truly connect. I see. Exhausted from working like a dawg again, huh? Then you're in luck. I am a doctor of Internet and I prescribe the following links immediately, with a meal. I don't care if you're not … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: The ‘Hug a POTUS’ edition
Of all the current global heads of state, who's your top hugger? Mine would probably be Her Excellency Dilma Rousseff of Brazil, but I hear word Barry's been burning up the charts with his cuddling, so really it's anyone's race. In any event, we have just reached your sanctioned procrastination … [Read more...]
Getting organised: Daily Routine app
Remember that delicious 2013 enthusiasm and optimism a lot of us had a couple of weeks ago? Glorious, wasn't it? The trouble is, life can get in the way of fulfilling all those resolutions and goals. Chances are the diet has hit a few road bumps, your aim to hit the gym three times a week has … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: The ‘You Tried’ edition
This week's Important Moral Lessons include 'It's OK to fail as long as you have tasty treats', 'Celebrities sometimes cheat but they are still better than you' and 'Corgi puppies be cray-cray, yo'. So turn to page 329 in your book of pretty kittens and let us begin. Kids, don't do rugs I … [Read more...]
Think you’ve got problems? Consult the Gandalf Problem Solving Flowchart
I've got 99 problems, but destroying The Ring or saving Middle-Earth ain't one. To be honest, life seems pretty simple when you compare it to Gandalf's. He should be relaxing and enjoying his wizard retirement; putting his feet up and swapping war stories with Elrond. Instead, he has to traipse … [Read more...]
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