Mike Essex

Air Hogs Hover Assault Review

2012-12-16T20:25:00.004Z

For our last review of the year we are taking a look at the Air Hogs Hover Assault a remote control helicopter which also has wheels so you can drive it on land and fly through the air. When the product arrived I expected that such a combination would be impossible due to weight issues so let’s see if Air Hogs have managed to pull it off. There were two reasons I thought the

Best of TV and Movies Board Game Review

2012-12-06T08:13:00.004Z

It shows just how much people know about TV when we can name the word Dermot O'Leary says before he reveals who is going home from the X Factor. (It's "is" in case you wondered). Which is why the next game in the LOGO series focuses on that very topic - alongside films - to create a wealth of 1,600 new questions that cover everything from 1932 cartoons to James Bond movies and the 2012

Spin Mania Review

2012-11-29T07:20:00.000Z

Plate spinning is a parlour trick as old as time, well at least as old as crockery anyway. Yet it’s never been a trick that’s particularly easy to do without the risk of breaking your best china plates, or hurting yourself picking up the pieces. Which is probably the logic behind Spin Mania, a far easier take on the spinning plates game. In its purest form Spin Mania is remarkably simple.

Air Hogs Heli Repeat Review

2012-11-24T22:45:00.001Z

In the future remote control helicopters won’t need us. They’ll glide effortlessly upwards, perform a series of tricks and fly through the air automatically. It will possibly be called Skynet and scientists will try to pinpoint the moment when remote control helicopters started to fly on their own without live human input. Today is that day and it’s thanks to the Air Hogs Heli Repeat. Sure

Air Hogs Battle Tracker Review

2012-11-19T07:18:00.003Z

With past Air Hogs that I’ve reviewed the challenge has always been to try and fly as long as possible and navigate around the room without crashing. The Battle Tracker changes that completely and actually redefines the entire approach seen by most remote control helicopters. Instead of just trying to fly you are also now fighting for your life against a robot that is 3-4 times the size of

Foooz Pro Match Set Review

2012-09-28T07:46:00.002+01:00

I’ve never really liked Football, and a part of me wonders if some of that lack of interest was because I never played Subbuteo. So when Foooz arrived I was worried that I wouldn’t like it because a) Football isn’t really my thing and b) I never liked Subbuteo, which on face value this seems very similar to. Thankfully Foooz is actually more like something else, something I enjoy very much.

Why I’m Asking For Help: The Challenge Of Being Unknown

2012-07-09T20:59:00.017+01:00

I don’t want to be the person that didn’t try. If I fail then I want to be able to hold my hands up and say “I tried everything I could”. Which is why after a year of trying to promote my book (Free Stuff Everyday) through every which way possible on my own it feels healthy, it feels right to ask; Could you help? If you’ve read my earlier blog post you’ll know that with the help of friends,

I Need Your Help: An Author's Marketing Challenge (#freebieman)

2012-07-05T13:49:00.008+01:00

On 27th July I’m conducting a big experiment and I need your help. With an awesome money-can’t buy prize for everyone who gets involved. It's been a year since I wrote my book - Free Stuff Everyday - my easy to follow guide on how to get products for free, and why that's great for companies too. Since then I’ve had a fantastic time and been amazed by the positive responses from people with

27th July....

2012-06-29T23:04:00.001+01:00

Just 1 Month to go. Lots to plan and I can't wait.... more information soon. Oh and I'll need all of your help too (with an amazing money can't buy prize for everyone who helps!). Connect with me on Google+ or Twitter to get the scoop first.

How To Get Free Sunglasses

2012-05-31T17:04:00.002+01:00

Sarah, a Content Specialist for Sunglass Warehouse, knows all about ways to get discount sunglasses for free - she’s the one giving them away! Check out these eight tips - at least one of them will get you some free sunglasses! I love the hunt of a good bargain -- comparison shopping, couponing, and deal hunting are some ways that I save my pennies. But nothing quite beats the rush of

How To Save Money While Travelling

2012-04-09T21:36:00.003+01:00

It's guest post time: Come on down Papan Choudhury. Saving up for your travels is generally a relatively straightforward task. Saving money while you are actually travelling, however, can often be an entirely different matter. There are always unexpected expenses along the way that can severely damage even the best prepared money plan. Nonetheless, there are a few things you can do - whether you

Six Savvy Ways to Save on Fashion (And Maybe Snag a Freebie on the Way)

2012-04-04T21:48:00.003+01:00

Thanks to Nate at Socks4Life.com for this excellent guest post: Unless you’re fabulously wealthy, clothes and accessories are probably something you want a lot of, but restrain from indulging in. But believe it or not, there are ways to get nice clothes for cheap (or even sometimes for free!). Read on for my tried-and-true tricks on how to save on fashion. Flash sales What’s a flash sale?

4 Ways to Reduce the Interest You Pay on Your Credit Card Repayment

2012-04-03T21:34:00.000+01:00

It's guest post time courtesy of Andrew Black: Are you anxious of the high interest payments you shoulder on your credit card repayments? As you aim to improve your personal finance, you may have to intend to reduce the interest charges you carry each month. Just imagine how much money you throw away just by paying interest. The amount could be used to bolster your savings or buy necessary items

How to Make Money with Cashback Credit Cards

2012-03-31T22:18:00.000+01:00

Today we welcome a guest post from Andy Boyd. Credit cards have been subject to a lot of bad press in recent years as consumers struggle with high account balances and barely manageable monthly payments. It doesn't help either that the banks charge much more interest to their customers than it costs for them to borrow money. However, other people who have successfully used their credit cards

4 Ways to Save Money on Office Supplies

2012-03-30T22:53:00.002+01:00

Today Sylvia Rosen is going to save your office money: As an office manager or the owner of a small company, you may be surprised to find how expensive it is to order office supplies on a monthly and yearly basis. But this is where many business owners come to a crossroads… Basic office supplies are something that employees can’t do without, yet office supplies may be eating into your yearly

How To Survive The World Of Vouchers And Coupons

2012-03-28T22:40:00.002+01:00

A big thank you to Niña Angeli Pilapil for today’s post: Are you a wise shopper? What is your shopping strategy, if any? These days it is very crucial for everyone to have an effective and economical shopping strategy that will help them be wise spenders. Times have really changed and we all need to develop a smart shopping plan that will help us save more bucks that will be handy for when those

Beginners Guide To Dumpster Diving For Amazing Free Stuff

2012-03-24T10:46:00.003Z

Dumpster Diving (also known as Skip Diving) is a common practice of freegans and an excellent way to get free stuff including everything from food to gadgets. This article is designed to help anyone get started with the practice of dumpster diving. It will teach you the best places to get free stuff, what you are likely to find and how to stay safe and on the right side of the law. Disclaimer

7 Lucky Ways To Save Money

2012-03-22T21:40:00.002Z

Sam Sinton is our guest author today with seven excellent ways to save money including at least a couple that were new to me. Enjoy! While everyone wants to save money, it's sometimes hard to know exactly where to begin. In today's economic climate, even some of the necessities of life have become virtually unaffordable for many households. Saving money in these hard times isn't as easy as it

3 Ways to Get Free Baby Stuff

2012-03-18T21:02:00.002Z

A big shout out to Phill from Free Stuff.co.uk for this excellent guide on how to get free stuff for babies. Having a baby can be very expensive, so you need to be on the lookout for every deal you can get. Whether that means shopping around for the best store brand formula and baby food or clipping coupons for nappies, every little bit is going to a big help in the long run. Here are three

How to Avoid Overspending When Going on Holiday

2012-03-15T21:13:00.001Z

It's guest post time, today thanks to Allan Jones: The worst thing that we can do to mar the memories of our precious holidays is associating regret with it. One of the reasons for this can be overspending that may even cause you to regret your decision of going to the holiday in the first place. People make the mistake of overspending to the extent that they end up trying to pay off their

Frugal Living: 5 Easy Money Saving Tips

2012-03-14T21:07:00.002Z

Today's update comes from Elena Moiseenko, the author of Happy-Healthy-Successful.com. It seems like recession is here to stay- at least for a while- and thys many of us need to start rethinking our personal finance and frivolous ways of spending money we are accustomed to. Being frugal is a great quality these days and approaching our finances the right way can definitely give us a piece of

Free Bags, Handbags and Bag Freebies

2012-03-10T20:43:00.003Z

Today's post on how to get free bags was sparked by a request from Carly who asks: "I came across your website and am fascinated haha. Would you be able to help me get a converse bag or a bag suitable for uni?" Sure thing. Free bags, handbags and bag freebies coming up: Finding Free Bags Whilst I could publish some online freebies that are available now it's important you know how to

Free Videogames – Four Ways to Get Game Freebies

2012-02-27T21:26:00.001Z

Discover the techniques that netted me over 200 free video games, as well as how you can make money playing video games. From exclusive schemes offered by Nintendo and Microsoft, to a guide on trading in games and making your money back, this guide will arm you with everything you need to know to save money on your next game. Become a Games Tester Becoming a games tester is an excellent

How to Get a Free Car (Five Easy Solutions)

2012-02-25T13:02:00.003Z

Fancy saving yourself thousands on a new car? Well you could try and get your next car for free. In this guide I look at five solutions that anyone can try, and how they could be used to get a free car, including one method that may even make you a profit. 1 - Review a Car In several car magazines, the editors are given cars for a period of time in order to road test them and to offer their

How to Get Free Furniture (Infographic)

2012-02-17T23:32:00.006Z

Today I look at five ways to get free furniture including- classified adverts, dumpster diving, competitons and more. I've presented the information in an Infographic so it's really easy to look at all the ideas and decide on the strategy that is right for you. If you think of any other ideas, or have suggestions for future Infographics please leave them in the comments. Created by Mike