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Author: Henry Elliss
Competition – Win “The Dark Tower” on DVD
Looking for a little something to keep your evenings busy whilst February’s still being cold and miserable? We’ve teamed up with Paddy Power Slots to bring you this competition to win a copy of Idris Elba’s latest blockbuster The Dark Tower on DVD! The film is based on the hit literary series by Stephen King,…
10 Great Films Guaranteed to make Parents cry
I’ve always considered myself to be a bit of a movie fan – anybody who has seen our over-sized Blu-ray shelf can probably testify that I like to enjoy a good film (and several bad ones too) more than once. I like all types of films – from sci-fi to drama and everything in between….
The Mysteries of a Child’s Body Clock
I don’t think it would be an exaggeration to say that I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve had a lie-in over the past 10 years. I’m not talking about staying in bed ten minutes after the alarm has gone off. I mean a proper, sleep later-than-usual and wake up feeling…
Fatherhood: Why I’m embracing my own parenting mediocrity!
If you’ve not noticed by now, my blog has recently had somewhat of a face-lift. Not only have I got a new (hopefully more usable) look-and-feel, and a little bit of new functionality, I’ve also got an entirely new domain and brand. I am now “The Mediocre Dad”. I’ve been considering switching things up for…
Review – BenQ e-Reading Lamp
When I was first sent the BenQ e-Reading lamp to review, I was struck with a burst of inspiration. The e-Reading lamp is especially designed to be ideal for desks, making reading from electronic screens a much more pleasant experience. Now as I’m sure you can guess, we do have a LOT of screens in…
Guest Post – 9 important skills your children learn from LEGO
Children and adults alike love playing with LEGOs. But there’s more about it than just fitting colourful bricks and snazzy designs together. Our friends over at BrickPals describe 9 important skills your children can learn from playing with LEGOs. Who doesn’t love LEGO? They’re colourful, varied, and just plain awesome. But there’s a lot more about…
Review – Star Wars Jedi Training Remote & Holopanes
Anybody who knows me will attest to the fact that I am long-time Star Wars fan. It’s not just the films either – I’ve read a lot of the “extended universe” books, collected the trading cards, have a loft full of action figures (both classic and new) and much, much more. In short, I’m a…
Guest Post – A short history of ‘Football casual’ fashion
In the UK, we love our subcultures, they’ve always been a part of life. It started in the 50s and 60s and it’s still as important today. One of the largest yet most controversial subcultures that is still going strong today, is the Football Casual. A lot of people will think of it as Football…
Competition: Win a Nest Smoke Detector with npower
If I asked you how much you know about Carbon Monoxide, chances are you’d probably give a very similar answer to me. Namely: not a heck of a lot. Apart from the basics I learned in GCSE science, I know that we have a couple of basic Carbon Monoxide detectors in our house, which our…