Author: 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.

Beards have been known to change people completely. Look at how that bushy beard transformed Joaquin Phoenix into a major punk when he was a guest on Letterman a couple years…

If you’re planning on making this Halloween a bloody affair, here are some LED Blood Drip Candles that just ooze with wickedness. LED Blood Drip Candles Be safe…

Do you vant a Halloween cake that sucks? Here’s a really handsome Vampire Cake you’ll vant to sink your fangs into. Vampire Cake ONLY AT DEAN…

For those who don’t foster feelings of hatred towards the golden double arches after viewing the film Super Size Me, feast your eyes on this Fry Guys T-Shirt. The Fry Guys were…

Hardly anybody gets grossed out while eating gummy worms. They’re colorful, chewy and satisfying. I might have a few reservations about eating the World’s Largest Gummy Worm…

GeekAlerts has shone the spotlight on the C-3PO and Chewbacca backpacks, so it’s only fair that the R2 plush backpack ganks a piece of the limelight. The Star Wars R2-D2 Back…

You’re probably not going to find a lot of small BBQ grills on the market that have rotisserie capabilities. The Fyrkat Cone Charcoal Grill by Bodum will…

Beer with pretzels – a winning combo that yields warm and fuzzy feelings. This perfect pairing has its own stint in the world of fashion, as…

Prolong the joy of Oktoberfest by dressing your dog as a beer girl for Halloween. Here is a Heidi Oktoberfest Lederhosen Dog Costume that can be custom-made for…

Do you enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles but end up getting disappointed when the finished product looks all cheesy? Not kittens and rainbows again! The Satellite Hometown Puzzle lets you piece…

For those days when you know going into the boardroom is going to be as pleasant as sticking your head in a guillotine, wear your best…

Knitting and crocheting used to be a hobby that we’d immediately associate with grandmas. But there seems to be some younger knitting enthusiasts out there who are whipping…

If only beds came equipped with dual climate control systems like some luxury cars… If you or someone you know loses sleep because they get too hot and sweaty, maybe this…

If you’ve ever played with magnetic construction sets, you know how fun and addictive they can be. Maybe you’re familiar with Magnetix building sets, featuring neodymium magnetic…

Falling asleep under a starry night sky can certainly be done without camping in the bush, thanks to the many home planetarium projectors that can be found…

Sure the Nintendo Wii is a mandatory household item and everyone and their dog has the DS by now, but it’s still nice to have access to the old…

With Oktoberfest coming up, it’s time to celebrate the incredible world of beer. Lots of people are getting into home brewing, but some shy away from it due…