Melissa

Melissa writes on culture for Two Little Fleas. Her work is located in the Hub section.

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10 Insanely Manly Gadgets

Manliness is not just a checklist of beards, rough hands and plaid. It is a state of being. And whether you climb mountains, repair machines or survive impossibly life-threatening situations, you want gadgets that can get the job done as well as you can. These 10 insanely manly gadgets embody manliness so perfectly, they’ll put… Read more »

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Fill Long Evenings with These Quick Crafts

We might be on the other side of the winter solstice, but the nights still seem longer than the days. If you’re feeling crafty, you can easily fill those long evenings with these quick crafts. If you do, you’ll get new t-shirts, shelves, shoes and more while you pass a few minutes. Make a wax… Read more »

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Celebrities You Didn’t Know Had Online Clothing Lines

You know about Victoria Beckham’s now famous dresses, Sienna Miller’s Twenty8Twelve and Beyonce’s House of Dereon, but did you know about these other celebrity-owned fashion lines? Whether you did or not, you can get in on the celebrity action, just by visiting their websites. Sean John This brand has been around for so long, you… Read more »

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5 Adorable Crafts You Can Do with Little Ones

Sometimes you just need some new ideas for crafts you can do with your kids. That’s especially true on those long days when they’re not in school yet. When they’re too small to cut things, do complex projects or sit still for long, it’s almost impossible to keep them occupied. With that in mind, we’ve… Read more »

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5 Cool (and Cheap) Science Experiments You can Do at Home

If your kids are the inquisitive types, they probably need near constant stimulation to stay interested in things, especially at the weekends. Luckily, the internet is full of cool (and cheap) science experiments you can do at home. Here are five of our favourites. Find your blind spot with a card Source I bet you… Read more »

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The Best New Comedies on TV

It’s a new year, so you know what that means – new TV shows! We’re definitely in the mood for a laugh, so today, we’re taking a look at some of the most anticipated new comedies of 2014. These are all expected to be the highlights of the comedic year – they are the best… Read more »

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Turn Saving Money into a Game

Can you think of anything much more boring than personal finance? Saving money, paying bills and getting out of debt are all incredibly important, but no one’s accused them of being sexy or fun. Lately, though, personal finance writers and experts have been thinking about it, and they’re starting to ask “why not?” Why can’t… Read more »

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How to Pose for Photos like a Celebrity

Have you ever noticed that all your favourite celebs seem to do the same pose on the red carpet? That’s not an accident. They’ve figured out the best way to pose for photos so they look slim and glamorous, no matter what angle the photographer is shooting them at or what they’re actually doing. Today,… Read more »

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14 Surprising Celebrity Eco-Warriors

You’d never know it, but these celebrities (and one ill-reputed politician) are passionate about conservation and protecting the environment. Pierce Brosnan Source Pierce Brosnan is best known as James Bond, but he really loves the environment. He is on the board of the California Coastal Protection Network and the Natural Resources Defence Council, and he… Read more »

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The Weirdest Dog Outfits

We all love our pets, and we want the best for them. But sometimes that love expresses itself in odd ways – as these dog outfits show. Source Have you ever looked at your favourite pair of designer jeans and thought “my dog would love these!” Someone clearly has, hence the designer doggy jeans. Source… Read more »