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Introducing – Some Big Ideas When Comic Book Herald EIC (Ed note: and all around genius savant bachelor) Dave Buesing asked me to look into the non-comics sci-fi connections to Jonathan Hickman’s 2019 House of X and Powers of X, I found myself facing a much larger challenge. While the Hickman era of X-Men threads in not a few outside sf tropes and influences, the tapestry itself has already been perpetually in the loom for the past 60 years. And my restless penchant for connecting parts to wholes and present to past wondered: But what sf stories were Stan and...

Target has the best deals for your kiddos! Through March 5th, Target is offering 20% off select Melissa & Doug toys with this Circle offer both in-store and online! Even better, Amazon is matching many of these deals when you clip digital coupons available on the product pages! These toys are both fun and educational for your growing child! Fill your gift closet with fun toys all the kids are sure to love! Check out these deals… Melissa & Doug Bake and Decorate Wooden Cupcake Play Food Set $15.19 (regularly $23.79) Use the 20% off Melissa & Doug Toys Circle...

It feels like an inappropriate time to be blogging. The senseless war in Ukraine, the loss of life and the loss of personal security is unfathomable. It can be difficult to know how to help. Today we are donating to the UNHCR Ukraine appeal. Please leave a link, especially if you have personal experience of agencies we can support in and around Ukraine. I found this article useful Talking to Kids About Hard Things by Emily Oster. For many people, Etsy shops are their only source of income. Marina from Wooden Toys for You in Kyiv (we love their Continent...

We live in a world where it’s very easy to buy the things we need like furniture or home decorations and with so many different options we don’t really have to worry about not finding the thing we’re looking for. It’s often just a matter of knowing where to look for something or having the right budget. Some of us, however, prefer to build our own furniture and accessories. DIY furniture is pretty popular nowadays, with many great tutorials and plans available for free. Today we’ll explore some of the things you too can put together if you ever decide...

When it comes to road trips, most Perth peeps immediately think of the beautiful South West, and how could anyone blame us? The beaches and lakes are stunning no matter the weather, the gourmet food and wine options are plentiful and there’s a never-ending list of walking trails and Insta-worthy natural scenes to take in. And while you might usually stick to the coastal route, we think it’s high time you veered inland a little to check out all the amazing things to do in Collie. Head on a drive roughly two hours south (and ever so slightly east) of Perth and...