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Top 10 Board Games for Kids
We at Shopaholic have a real soft spot for board games, most likely due to our collective childhood experiences playing with dice beside rubbish bin fires. It turns out everyone has some kind of special memories tied to these moments, which is why we recently felt inspired to take a poll of our favourite board games for kids. What we found: timeless games, some great stories, and an ongoing love for all things gaming. From worst to first, here’s our list of the top kids’ board games.
Top 10 Acoustic Guitars for Beginners
Everyone remembers their first instrument, especially when that instrument is a beautiful guitar. Acoustic guitars can be one of easiest – and cheapest – instruments to pick up, but with such a wide variety available it’s difficult to know where to start. You want a guitar that sounds great, but you also want one that can withstand your initial clumsiness without falling apart in your hands. Here are ten great beginner’s guitars ready to make your first playing experience a memorable one.
Top 10 Dog Care Products
The holiday season is behind us and while you probably found the perfect gift for all of your loved ones, there is one very important member of the family that is often forgotten. They do not call him a man’s best friend for nothing; if you did not get your dog a gift this Christmas, it is never too late to regain a good standing with your companion. It is only right for you to treat the little guy to something nice, like a big rawhide dog bone. These ten essentials will have your furry friend living in luxury:
Top 5 Office Improvement Ideas
Coming back to the office in 2010, you probably will realize that your workspace or your entire office needs a fresh look for the new year. You don't need a lot to create a fresh vibe, some redecorating and new essential Storage Cabinets can do the job.
Top 5 Men's Colognes Women love
Turn heads this year and try out our Top 5 Colognes Women love. Scientists have found that women tend to literally follow their nose when looking for love. Look great and smell great with these amazing fragrances.
Top 10 Designer Fragrances
Fragrance is as much of a staple to your wardrobe as blue jeans, shoes and suits. It is an essential item in every man’s and woman’s wardrobe. Whether you are putting in eight hours at the office, spending a night out on the town or relaxing in the sun, it is vital that you have a collection of fragrances that are fitting for each-and-every occasion. Fragrance is more than just a sweet scent; it defines how you approach the day, how you carry yourself and most importantly it makes a statement. The right fragrance will instill a sense of confidence and swagger in you. These ten designers are sure to deliver just that:
10 Great Morning Products, Rituals, and Routines
To me, the worst part of waking up is leaving the comfort and warmth of my quilted bed throws. The alarm goes off, and my first thought is always to press “snooze”. Sleep seems a better option than pretty much every item in my morning routine. But as they say, “the show must go on”. Here is an assortment of 10 of my best tips, favourite products, and ideas that help me get through my morning, and that ultimately lead to a better day.
Top 10 Cold Curing Accessories
The holiday season is the time to stay indoors & relax. With all the family gatherings and dinners, there will be plenty of socializing. While you might hope to prevent it, it's likely that you will be spending some portion of your holiday on the couch, fighting off a cold. It is best to come to terms with it and realize that your only solution is copious amounts of tea and a home screening of the entire Star Wars Saga, in order of production (of course). Now all you need to do is sit back and take advantage of your chance to sloth around the house. If you really want to live it up, here is a list of all of the necessary items:
Top 10 Designer Colognes
Fragrance is a vital element of any man's wardrobe. Having a variety of different fragrances and aftershaves will keep you confident and on point. Gather a collection of your favourites: scents that react well with your body and suit your style to create a desirable and unique image that is all your own. After a short stint in a department store fragrance section, I was able to accumulate quite a collection. Here is a list of some of my favourites:
Top 10 Party Themes
We all love to party, but who wants to continue to revisit the same tired themes over and over again. The excitement of dressing up adds some fun to a party. Showing up to see your friends in ridiculous attire always calls for a good laugh. Here are 10 party themes that will get the creative juices flowing and the party popping:
Top 10 Geeky Valentine Gifts
Valentine’s Day will soon be upon us and couples (read:men) will be flocking to buy their loves the typical jewellrey, chocolates and flowers expected of them on that day. If you have a special geek in your life, you probably want be going the traditional route. Get your geeky partner a special singular gift by stroking their geeky proclivity with an item from our top 10 geeky Valentine’s Day gifts list.
Top 10 Gifts for a Bookworm
All the world’s a stage, but some would rather be scenery than be players. You know the type (you may be the type), curled up in a warm fleece blanket on a Friday night with a hot cup of cocoa in one hand and an imposing tome in the other—willing to view the world through the eyes of their favourite authors. Here’s a top ten list of the best gifts to get that bookworm in your life.
Top 10 Gifts for Guitar Players
There’s nothing quite like getting your first guitar. Opening the lid on a brand new Epiphone acoustic guitar and drooling over its gorgeous spruce top and rosewood fingerboard scale can be exhilarating, but it’s also often followed by a feeling of “What now?” The truth is, playing the guitar can be an expensive hobby, and few of us have own personal Miss Havisham to fund our learning. That’s where you come in. Encouraging someone else’s growth as a musician is one of the most rewarding things you can do, which is why today I’m laying down the top 10 gifts for the burgeoning guitar player in your life. Enjoy!
Top 10 Ways to Get Fit
Telling yourself that you will get to the gym tomorrow day after day seems to be a common trend amongst the masses. It is one of those things that is hard to get started on and even harder to make a habit of. Somehow there seems to be a valid excuse just about every time the thought crosses your mind. Usually it takes an edgy comment from a friend or loved one to light a fire under you. Once you make the decision, these ten steps will help you in maintaining a good work ethic:
10 American Athletes to Know in 2011
From my perspective, American sport is somewhat taboo in the UK – the kind of thing you turn on when your team has the day off or you want to brag to your mate about how “worldly” you are. I understand the hesitancy, but I also think that to ignore US athletics altogether is to deprive oneself of variety of sport rarely seen elsewhere in the world. American sports are experiencing a bit of a renaissance at the moment, but as a foreign viewer it’s important you familiarise yourself with the key players lest you miss out. Grab some crips and your favourite football shirt – here are 10 American athletes to watch in 2011.
Top 10 Football Boots
With each manufacturer releasing a stable of brightly coloured football boots, it’s hard to imagine a time when your only colour choice was black. Today we are given so many choices with varying fits, looks, styles, and colours, it’s nearly impossible to keep up. Thankfully we’ve compiled a list of the 10 best football boots money can buy. Whether the boot can make you a better player is a whole other debate.
Top 10 Camping Accessories
Get geared up and ready to go so that you can spend this coming holiday at your favourite camping destination. There is nothing like escaping from your everyday routine with an adventure into the wilderness. Whether you are out on a personal soul-searching mission, with your friends or with your family, you will need to be prepared for what awaits. Maybe you are like me and want to venture out with nothing more than your pack, a fishing rod and a warm sleeping bag. If you want to lead a more leisurely camping trip, here are ten accessories that will have you living comfortably:
Top 10 Electronics for 2011
Consumer electronics are a funny breed. It used to be that years would pass without significant improvements in technology, but in the past decade these advancements have started to come with almost-frightening speed. Now, with “the tens” upon us and a new breed of smartphones and media players clogging our consumer-sphere, it’s time to discuss which products we can look forward to in 2011. For those still waiting on Back To The Future-inspired hoverboards: we sympathize. For the rest of you, here’s what we can expect in the year ahead.
Top 10 Video Game Consoles of All Time
As a child of the 80s, I grew up with video games firmly entrenched in my DNA. From the groundbreaking Atari 2600 to the compact but equally enchanting DS Lite, video game consoles have provided near-constant entertainment for my generation for the better part of three decades. Looking back over this span can be dizzying, but it also reveals the unbelievable wealth of games and consoles that have been introduced through the years. With an eye toward nostalgia and a curiosity for revisiting childhood favourites, we at Become UK recently attempted to evaluate the history of gaming in the best way we know how. Clear your media units – we’re counting down the top 10 gaming sytems of all time.
The Top 10 Wii Games
The Wii is Nintendo’s entry into the seventh generation console market and has revolutionized the way gamers interact with their games. The Wii motion sensor encourages an active lifestyle and makes video gaming more accessible to all age ranges in the family. What’s more, the Wii console also carries with it a wealth of nostalgia in the new additions to Nintendo’s long running series’. If you’re lucky enough to own this console, here’s a list of the top ten Wii games you should have in your gaming library.
10 Home Studio Essentials
The rise of Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) and other relatively cost-effective recording equipment has resulted in a growing number of musicians and producers creating professional quality music from home studios. Whether your foray into music production was started by messing about on a starter keyboard like the Casio LK-230, or you’re just looking for a starting point, I’ve compiled a list of 10 home studio essentials.
Top 10 Essential Items for Your Man Cave
We get it: you need a place to get away. Having a “man cave” isn’t so much about having a place to indulge your bodily functions and engage in the, err, cruder aspects of male life as it is about having a sanctuary to relax, clear your mind, and perhaps play a game of air hockey or two. Creating one of these rooms isn’t as simple as just placing a cooler box next to your La-Z-Boy and calling it a day, though. A proper man cave requires the same amount of thought and attention as any area of your home, and that’s where Shopaholic comes in. We pooled the collective testosterone of the office men, and after some painstaking deliberation (and a few beers), we came up with these ten essential items for creating the ideal man cave. Enjoy.
Top 10 TV Stand Solutions
HD or SD? Plasma or LCD? 1080p or 720p? The sheer number of choices to be made when buying a TV these days can be staggering, and when you throw in the huge variety of TV stand options available as well, your shopping experience can become downright intimidating. Never fear. Whether you’re a traditionalist or fancy something a little more modern, we at Shopaholic have just the right TV stand solution for you.
Top 10 Home Office Accessories
If you’re freelancing or have managed to wrangle the vaunted and much sought after telecommuting position from your bosses, you’ll need to structure your newfound flexibility and freedom. As you may have realized, working from home doesn’t mean you can wake up after noon and play video games all day. For maximum productivity and comfort try our list of the top 10 home office accessories.
Top 10 Ways to Instantly Upgrade Your Home
When I get in a rut, the first place I head is my local IKEA. Whether it’s a new oak bookshelf or a fresh light fixture I’m looking for, I know that a quick flat update is just the thing I need to energise my routine. If the state of your home is bringing you down, here are ten quick upgrades that can make all the difference.
Top 10 Green Gadgets & Accessories
Green isn’t just a trend; it’s a movement and a race to reverse (or at least halt) the damage being done to the Earth through carelessness. You’ve only got one Earth, right? Years ago, it was a chore to buy eco-friendly products which were less cost-effective and of reduced quality. Now, it’s very encouraging to see many manufacturers releasing fun and quality gadgets and accessories to make life easier for both us and Mother Earth. Here’s a top 10 list of those green gadgets and accessories.
Top 5 Eco Friendly Wedding Gifts
Our list of the Top 5 Eco Friendly Wedding Gifts is an absolute must read if you're planning on attending a wedding this year. It's chalk-full of amazing gift ideas that'll definitely make the bride and groom even happier.
Top 10 Eco Friendly Gifts
Looking for gift ideas? Find the perfect gift for your loved one and check out our list of this year's Top 10 Eco Friendly Gifts. Gift your loved one and the environment! Give green!
Top 10 Essentials for a Better Trip
When making a long journey through the air, surely you want to travel in comfort. Nothing is more bothersome than spending your day in a congested and overcrowded aeroplane. It does not take much more than a crying baby or being stuck between two strangers for a 12 hour flight to push you to the brink of insanity. Keep yourself fresh and relaxed throughout your trip with these 10 travel essentials:
Top 10 Holiday Items to Pack
Winter is coming, and you probably don’t want to spend this season with your teeth chattering, huddled around a small radiator. Why bother to batten down the hatches and be miserably cramped indoors all season when you can get away from it all. Flit away to a nice tropical climate or aboard a relaxing cruise, but make sure you pack these 10 essential items for your holiday.
3 Essential Tips for Packing
Travelling the world is a dream of many people. It is time to make this dream come true. These 3 Essential Tips for Packing is a great way to get ready for the biggest adventure of your life.
Top 5 Tips to find your next Holiday Destination
If you haven't decided yet where to go this summer, read our Top 5 Tips to find your next Holiday Destination and turn the most exciting time of the year into wonderful memories.
10 Great Kicks for Summer
As the weather begins to turn, it’s time to start thinking about getting down with some summer appropriate footwear. We’ve done some of the heavy lifting for you and compiled a list of 10 great pairs of casual shoes. The list is by no means all encompassing, but everything we’ve put together was released recently, so none of the offerings should be too stale. Enjoy.
Top 10 Head-Turning Women's Accessories
Some women just have a knack for turning the heads of both men and women. They seem effortlessly confident, beautiful, and daring. These women have a certain je ne sais quoi, certainly, but they also have a penchant for pushing the envelope in their clothing and accessory choices. These are the top ten accessories that are most likely to get heads turning and rolling.
10 Great Football Casual Brands
The 1980’s saw a shift from the bovver boy look that was closely associated with the hooligan subculture towards what we now know as the Casual. As much as a firm’s reputation rested on its exploits, it was equally measured by the labels and brands its respective members were adorned in. From designer European labels, premium men's outerwear, and flash trainers, the Casuals assembled always showed up in style. Here are 10 of our favourite clothing brands often worn by football Casuals.
10 Men's Shoes You Should Probably Own
We’ve sorted out the top men’s trainers already. Today we will focus on slightly more upscale men’s footwear. The basic premise of the list is rather simple, anything goes, just no trainers. With very lax restrictions on what we were placing on the list, we’ve opted to deliver a variety of styles, from men’s boat shoes all the way to a beautiful handmade Italian cap toe oxford. If you’re favourite model didn’t make the list, we apologize ahead of time.
Top 10 Baby Checklist Essentials
Your baby is the most precious and important part of your life right now. Who knows? They might grow up to be the next Einstein or Prime Minister or Cristiano Ronaldo. To help them grow up health and happy you’ll need to surround them with love of course, but the proper stimuli and care as well. Raising a baby can be a fantastic and rewarding endeavor, but it can also be quite difficult. Make the journey a little easier with these baby checklist essentials.
5 Baby Essentials when at a Wedding
Summer time is the season where all your friends get married. Travelling with a baby can be a piece of cake with the right preparation. Here is a list of 5 Things for your Baby that you should get before you go to the wedding.
Top 5 Baby Gift Ideas
Expecting? Or just going to a baby shower? Here are 2010's Top 5 Baby Gift Ideas. Buy something mum and baby will appreciate!