Shirker's Secrets: Machinarium
Friday afternoon again, and if you’re in the mood for a shirking session, I have just the online delight to share with you. Last year I raved to you all to Samorost, now from the same Amanita Design stable comes their latest masterpiece: Machinarium. It’s a simply stunningly rendered point and click adventure game in [...]
Cool FREE tool for Nifty Domains!
I have a gazillion domains – some pure gold, others OK and some, er, turkeys If you’re like me though, and want to have a higher gold to turkey purchase ratio, then you need the new uber cool tool Domain Samurai! Here are 3 good reasons to get Domain Samurai: 1. Domain Samurai helps you [...]
Office Candy: 21st Century Fossils
I love these quirky fossils of the future, according to their creator, KB Sculptures, this is how our ancestors will remember us! This one is a mouse fossil (the computer kind) and it’s set with lots of ” fossils” in a lump of rock. A great talking point for your office desk and the perfect [...]
Trying Out: Macaroni
This week my Macbook has become painfully slow. In fact, it would be easier if I got out and pushed. To combat this unexpected turn of events, I did what I usually do and googled my problem. I was presented with a gazillion different things to do from modifying firefox (and add-ons) to cleaning up [...]
Office Candy: Power Plant from the Science Museum
Even geeks can grow office plants! This planter from the Science Museum puts NASA’s proven technology to good use, helping even the most green-challenged gardener grow plants. The planter defines soil-less gardening, and provides an ideal growing environment for herbs, flowers and fruit. All you need to do is seed it, feed it and leave [...]
Office Candy: Vintage Time Paperweight from Panic Tuesday
If paperweights make you swoon then feast your eyes on this simply gorgeous paperweight from UK designer, Panic Tuesday. “Vintage Time” is a resin paper weight with watch parts, beads, a vintage button and a fabric rose, plus natural inclusions. The width of the domed paper weight is about 3 inches and the base is [...]
Trying Out: Huddle
Regular readers will know of my eternal quest (encouraged by Nat) to develop ultra-organisational abilities. As a geek, I’m also a sucker for anything online and techy. Often, I get as far as a road test before giving up, but one online tool I am still using every day, months after signing up, is project [...]
7 Things You Didn’t Know About Us – Harrison Ford love, celebrity turn downs, & a pic with Bob Marley
We were tagged by Antonia over at Family Friendly Working, to say seven things you didn’t know about us, so here goes! Ali’s 7 Things… 1. I love handbags with a passion. You will know I’ve made it when I sport a Chanel black 2.55 as my arm candy. 2. The last time I sang [...]
April Business Mums Carnival at Self Employed Mum
We’re really pleased Self Employed Mum is hosting this month’s business mum’s carnival. We’ve got a whole stack of posts ready for you for your delight and delectation. As usual, if you like what you read, then don’t forget to add a comment to the blog! First up is Helen Lindop over at Business plus [...]
Office Candy – Aromatherapy USB Burner
Is this the ultimate in office relaxation? The USB Aromatherapy Oil Burner delights your nose and clears your mind with just one drop. Simply add one drop of the included aromatherapy oil onto the little X on the USB stick (see above). Step two, pop the stick into a USB drive (horizontal drives preferred to [...]
