Thoughts on instant grocery apps


Notification offering a tenner off my next shop.

My life isn't cool enough for most apps. I'm never wandering through a new city, waiting to be bombarded with special offers. I don't need to meet hot singles in my area. And I can't remember the last time I went to a secret last-minute gig. But I do like eating cheap food! London seems […]

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When a convenience subscription becomes a chore


Video from Smol showing how to open their packaging.

Convenience subscriptions are huge business these days. A monthly delivery of X, to save you time, money, and effort! The problem is - subscription living rapidly becomes a chore. I cancelled a convenience subscription today - and I'd like to explain why. Smol offers dishwasher tablets and laundry pods by post. Their schtick is: Cheaper […]

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Sharing *is* Caring


I can often be found wearing a T-Shirt with this logo on it: But what does "Sharing Is Caring" mean?  When I was growing up, my parents alway told me it was nice to share. If I had a toy - I should let my brother play with it too.  If I had an ice-cream, […]

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