Remember when the TV dinner first came out? You had to pierce holes in one compartment and roll back the foil just right for other compartments.…
Author: Patra Beaulieu
Patra Beaulieu
Patra has a background in molecular biology and was a former writer / translator for one of Canada's major web-based entertainment news providers. She currently resides in Ottawa, Ontario and is into alpine skiing, biking, music, movies, dining, baking, traveling, spending time with family, friends and her mini goldendoodle.
Hopefully by now, you’ve become acquainted with the plush microbes that have invaded the stuffed animal market for geeks. We’ve shown you the Bone Cell, Skin Cell, and…
There probably isn’t a fancier doorstop than the lustrous Gold Bar Doorstop. It might even impress the likes of Donald Trump. But then again, the Donald would…
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If you need to buy a gift for someone who loves Super Mario Bros., look no further than this fun Super Mario Question Mark Sound Plush.…
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There aren’t many dishes that can rival the magical powers of mac and cheese, which is why I have it listed at the top of my requests for last…
Every day is Casual Friday for Sgt. Angel Batista on Showtime’s “Dexter.” His work wear usually consists of a Hawaiian shirt, a banded fedora, and a leather strapped badge and…
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Running with the “Dexter” theme of the week, you’d be pleased to know that there is a nice selection of bobble heads made after the fine cast…
A lot of wine is about to be poured in the near future. No fortune-telling Geek Ball is needed to predict that. While the cellar may be…
Small tools are easy to misplace, and bottle openers are no exception. One way to avoid losing your bottle opener is to turn it into a permanent fixture like…
From the same company that brought us the Tick Tock iPhone Alarm Clock, comes the Edifier iF200 Retro Plus iPod Alarm Clock. Both clocks take after the style of old…
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Kids have all the fun. After putting away their gazillion bath toys and stepping out of a bubble bath poured from a bottle endorsed by their favorite cartoon character, they then get…
True or false? Banana trees can only be grown in tropical climates. False! They can also be grown indoors, thanks to the Grow Your Own Banana Tree…
The high-five can get pretty old and weak during times of triumph. Instead, celebrate life’s major victories with your bestie by throwing on some Buddy Bumper Balls and slamming into each other. Bounce, bop,…