A little over a year after he was first announced as the new Doctor, the time has nearly come for Peter Capaldi to take up reins of the TARDIS. Doctor Who returns to BBC One on Saturday August 23rd, with a full length opening episode directed by Brit horror luminary Ben … [Read more...]
Mopp vs Hassle.com: Which is the best home cleaning service?
It’s the start of the cleaning wars! This may not mean much to you but if, like me, you live in a rental property that’s so white even the stairs are painted white –with a TODDLER – then you’ll be excited to know that home cleaning is getting a digital makeover. In the last couple of years both … [Read more...]
Storage hack: Urbio Magnetic Wall Organizer
If you're a bit like me and you're constantly struggling to find space for your stuff around the house (*cough* BOOKS *cough*), then you'll appreciate a good storage hack as much as I do. Similarly, if you're itching to get gardening, but you haven't got any access to a garden (say you're living in … [Read more...]
Make your own gummy candy with this genius device
It's like someone has reached into my dreams and pulled this out. The Gummy Candy Teddy Maker is indeed very real, and allows you to make your own gummy candy in the comfort of your own kitchen. If you're a lover of gummy bears, gummy worms or gummy candy in general, then I personally think you … [Read more...]
Film preview: Before I Go to Sleep
It's turning out to be a vintage year for thriller adaptations, with Gone Girl hitting cinemas this autumn and this adaptation of S.J. Watson's debut novel coming out just before it. Before I Go to Sleep, released in 2011, told the story of a woman suffering from anterograde amnesia. Which means she … [Read more...]
Guardians of the Galaxy LEGO: Knowhere Escape Mission review
There's a new Marvel film franchise on the way, which happily means a whole new bunch of LEGO sets. The Guardians of the Galaxy, set out in the deepest reaches of space, is not so much about superheroes, more a sort of intergalactic Dirty Dozen out to save the galaxy. Think Battle Beyond the Stars, … [Read more...]
The best geeky beach reads
It's July! Time to get your bags packed, your tickets ready and the Factor 50 (if you're me) on tap. If you're headed to the beach this summer - or in fact anywhere you can afford to sit down and lose yourself in a book for a couple of hours, then I've got plenty of book recommendations for … [Read more...]
Fun and creative ways to use Loom Bands
Fun fact: it is (almost) impossible to go shopping these days without seeing Loom Bands on sale. You may think I'm being a bit OTT here, but go out and see for yourself. They are everywhere, having exploded as this summer's big Kids Trend Thing. Also, much like Pokémon cards, Tamagotchis and … [Read more...]
Five movies to see at your cinema this summer
It's officially blockbuster season at your local cinema (and other cinemas as well, obviously), so hurrah! Film fans rejoice! Last year, the summer movie schedules were filled to the brim with apocalypses of various degrees (and Alan Partridge trying to be a hostage negotiator). This year, the … [Read more...]
The Beginning Of The End Of The Middle – Game of Thrones S4E10 – Dork Review
And so, after another ten weeks of fictional sadism and very real suffering, we reach the end of Game of Thrones season four. Unlike all the other years of this show, this time the final episode of the run is the climactic point, bringing a kitchen of pots to a cloud of boils. And we’ve reached … [Read more...]
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