Saturday, August 29

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How Games Provide Clarity For Our Minds

Remember those Japanese games like Sudoku found in our early electronics and in those doctors’ office magazines? You had to "match" the pairs of cards with the ideograms, after first looking at them for a few seconds before closing? So many games improve our memories and can have massive cognitive benefits.  Games are often condemned by various circles, the media, and parents as a distraction for children from important tasks and as a "waste" of valuable time that can be spent on reading.But in reality, all games of all categories can be therapeutic and help develop a child's skills and more specifically strategy games such as the classic Chess, Mahjong or even strategy video games with fewer elements that lead to problem-solving. In a special tribute that follows we show you how strategy...
Learning During Lockdown With The Wine List – Tipsy Talk
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Learning During Lockdown With The Wine List – Tipsy Talk

Lockdown had many people trying out new things, the last thing I thought I would be doing is a wine tasting course in the comfort of our own home. The team at The Wine List reached out and asked if would like to try out their service. Spoiler alert – I am glad they reached out and so is my wife! The Wine List is a subscription wine box whereby you get 2 bottles of wine, 2 interactive cards, and an introduction to a wine booklet. Not only to The Wine List offer a subscription service, but it also acts as a wine course teaching you how to enjoy wine. I have to be honest here; I have never tried a wine that I enjoyed. However, there is a vast variety of grapes and wine types so I was probably always choosing the wrong one. The box arrived, I was worried about opening it, and there had ...
Looking After Yourself During Lockdown With Men-U
Grooming, Lifestyle

Looking After Yourself During Lockdown With Men-U

The market is absolutely flooded with men’s grooming products, from body wash to beard growth serum there is literally a product for everything. However, this is when the problem starts, the market gets saturated with poor products and it puts men who aren’t used to a skincare routine, off buying another one to try. Fortunately Carl and I have already done a lot of trialling for you, and there is one brand that always comes out on top. That brand is Men-U.   For those who are new to Men-U they were founded in the UK in 2001 that hold a vast range of products. Not only do they have a great range of products but they also come in various sizes. Meaning you don’t have to fill up your toiletries bag with huge bottles, their ‘buddy’ tubes are a great example. Compact 15ml tubes that pack ...
Gaming Gadgets You Need Now
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Gaming Gadgets You Need Now

Gaming has changed a lot over the last few decades. When we think back to our SEGAs and Gameboys, to the very first PlayStation, and then the travesty that was the (thankfully) short-lived Gamecube. Though you might love the nostalgia that comes with the vintage consoles, the future is bright when it comes to gaming. We’ve seen innovations that have changed the way we game and revolutionised the industry. But what’s coming up in the world of gaming, and what are the newest inventions we’re itching to get our hands on? Read on to find out… Voice Recognition Can’t be bothered reaching for your controller? No problem. Voice control has been around for a while, but the gaming industry has finally caught up with the likes of Siri and Alexa. Now you can activate your console, manage your social ...
Family Time With giffgaff
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Family Time With giffgaff

Spending time with your loved ones has got to be one of the most precious things to do but it doesn't happen that often for us. There's always something which gets in the way, most of the time its work, but something always seems to creep up and get in the way. When I say loved ones, I don't just mean family, this also includes friends. You see me (Carl) and Dan who both run this blog together are best mates and also out partners get on and with also have little ones similar age. We always talk about arranging a little get together to have a laugh and let our hair down but... I'm the last 3 to 4 years this has never happened, even though we live around 20 minutes away from each other. Me and Dan often do stuff blog or gaming-related but as a whole, we just haven't had a chance. People ...
Men’s Fashion And How It Has Evolved Over Time
Fashion, Lifestyle

Men’s Fashion And How It Has Evolved Over Time

As with anything to do with Fashion, men’s Fashion and style have changed dramatically over the decades, there have been many changes in the making of clothing, how clothing is worn, and also how men accessorize their outfits. There is also a significant change over time in the way in which men groom and style their hair as well (aside from hair problems read more- a comparison article). From influences such as movie stars and sporting heroes. To trends that people pick up and run with. And right the way through to the catwalks. There is always something different to look at and choose from when it comes to Fashion for men. It hasn’t always been as simple as picking what you want and wearing it. And in 2019, clothing is becoming much more relaxed and comfort-based. However, there is still ...
Rules Of The Road
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Rules Of The Road

So, last month I turned 37 and I realised that I really need to be a little bit calmer when I'm driving.But here I am, a month into this realisation I'm struggling to do anything to calm myself down behind the wheel. I do quite a lot of driving at work and some of the things I see other drivers do just really rubs me up the wrong way, and I know I shouldn't let it get to me but it really does. Last week, for example, I was making my way to a job traveling on the M62 and I noticed a lady deep in a text conversation right as she drove along in the middle lane. And what made it worse was that I then noticed she had two little kids in the back of the car.Beyond disgusting. So, without disrupting my driving, I gave her the dirtiest look I could muster to let her know exactly how I felt a...
What’s The Secret To Being Good-Looking?
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What’s The Secret To Being Good-Looking?

  It can be easy to tell yourself that you’ll never be as good-looking as some of the alpha males out there in the world. Obviously, genetics are of great importance when it comes to our natural appearance, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing any of us can do to change the way we look. The amount of effort you put into your appearance is about 90% of the bigger picture. Somebody who cares about their presentation is better looking than a “naturally” beautiful person who has stopped caring. Still, what’s the secret to being good-looking? Living healthily. It’s not really much of a secret, of course. Living healthily is the best way to improve your appearance. After all, our outward appearance is a reflection of how well we take care of ourselves. And we’re not just talking about keeping ...
The Downsides Of Digital Only Gaming
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The Downsides Of Digital Only Gaming

The digital era is here and we are seeing more and more of our gaming items and services being moved onto a digital-only platform. We think it brings some amazing opportunities. However, we also think there are quite a few downsides to this as well. So sit back and have a read - Do You Prefer A Harden Let's talk about hard copies - This opinion is more aimed at console players as PC is mostly digital now anyway. A lot of serious collectors prefer to have a hard copy of the game, as a console gamer previously it's quite satisfying seeing that lineup of games on your shelf in all its glory - Especially if they are special editions. This also poses another issue, special editions usually come with a bundle of extras whether that be game guides or merch, could this mean the end of big game...
Styled By Our Partners #Quizman
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Styled By Our Partners #Quizman

Lately, we have both been spending a lot of time planning out the blog, streaming and most nights (and let's be honest days as well) we are either chatting via text, collaborating on blog posts or online gaming. We have been kind of neglecting our wives a little and they don't deserve that so for this blog post we are officially putting the controllers down, To be honest, Our wives don't mind all the blogging and gaming as they know its a hobby of ours and unfortunately, they had no choice but to accept the bromance that came along with it. This year we have been putting a lot more time into all of the above and there is a lot to come this year, hopefully making the blog a popular platform and give online streaming a really good go. Valentine's day was fast arriving and the team over...