Author: Shantelle Santos

As someone who has had an on and off relationship with exercise for more years than I’d like to count, I’d recently gotten back into the groove of being a little bit more consistent with maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But there is one thing I do struggle with, and that’s finding the time. I am…

As I’ve gotten older, I have found that I am actively looking for products that are designed for efficiency and comfort. I’ve changed my mouse, keyboard, and brought in additional accessories to make my working environment feel more comfortable. So when I was allowed to try out the Boulies EP460, I simply jumped at the…

In some capacity, we have all lived through the experience of drifting apart from a friend. While it is a normal part of growing up, it’s often unexpected and, honestly, heartbreaking. The friend who used to be your ride or die suddenly feels so far away, and it feels like there’s nothing you can do…

HQ Group’s Afloat Melbourne has reopened with a fresh new look, bringing the flavours, energy, and vibrance of Rio De Janeiro right to our very doorstep. Launching right into the summer season, patrons will get a taste of Brazil with a rich, flavourful menu including empanadas, coxinha, pastels, dulce de leche flan, and other dishes…

We’ve had the pleasure of reviewing plenty of Turtle Beach headsets over the years, including the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Headset (Gen 3), the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro, and the Turtle Beach Stealth 500. But this is the first time we’ve tried a wired headset with the Turtle Beach Recon 70. And after almost a…

Baby Steps follows the literal footsteps of Nate, an unemployed, awkward, dishevelled, and overweight 35-year-old man, who somehow gets transported into another world and discovers that the simple task of walking might just get him home… The only problem is that he’s got to learn the art of putting one foot in front of the…

I would say that I have spent about 40 hours every week over the last 5 or 6 years sitting in some type of desk/gaming chair, whether that be at work, my own personal office, or at my desktop to play games. So I think I’m pretty well-versed in understanding what makes a chair comfortable…

I’m at a point in my life where most people around me, including myself, are trying to find ways to switch off from the loud, incessant need to be on our phones. The other day, my best friend genuinely told me that she was looking into alternatives to being on her phone less and told…

Two years after the wildly popular spin off of The Boys, the highly anticipated series Gen V premiered the first three episodes of season 2 on September 17 2025, hitting the ground running from the get go. Developed by Craig Rosenberg, Evan Goldberg, and Eric Kripke, the Prime Video series serves as the fifth instalment…

This year marks the 10th anniversary of BADLANDS, Halsey’s first studio album; a triple platinum certified debut that no doubt shaped a generation of young teens with songs like “Colors”, “Hurricane”, and “Gasoline.” To celebrate this huge milestone, Halsey announced and released a music video for her song “Gasoline” with another one for “Drive” on…

The last time Dominic Fike graced Aussie shores was at the start of 2024 during his packed Laneway Festival run. And after almost 2 years, he’ll be back this December for his biggest Australian tour yet, with a string of sideshows off of this year’s Spilt Milk music festival. With a couple of singles under…

If I’m being honest, I’m the type of person who uses technology until they are falling apart; to the point that the foam of my headphones is ripping through the seams and the Bluetooth connectivity drops in and out. So it’s safe to say that my current headphones have gotten the best use out of…

Finding a good portable speaker can be overwhelming with the number of options on the market. It can be so easy to fall back into buying the same brand that you’ve used once before, just out of pure convenience. But sometimes it’s worth stepping out of the comfort of what you know, with the Sprout…

I don’t know what it is about flossing that makes it feel like such a tedious task for me. I know that I have to do it, and I do every day, but if I’m being honest, it feels time-consuming and can sometimes be a bit messy. I knew that water flossers have been in…

There is no doubt that Agatha Christie is one of the most influential authors in the mystery genre. Her work is beloved all over the world, with adaptations of her stories spanning across decades on screen and on stage. There is also such an innate human curiosity in finding a sense of justice and resolve,…

The Mitford sisters are amongst some of the most well known people in the United Kingdom, gaining notoriety in the 1930s. What caused this fame and widespread attention was not the affluent and aristocratic status of these women (although their status did lead them to be targets for scandalous headlines in the press), but the…

From the beloved E. Lockhart book of the same name, We Were Liars is the highly anticipated Prime Video adaptation developed by Julie Plec and Carina Adly Mackenzie. With an all star cast featuring Emily Alyn Lind, Caitlin FitzGerald, Mamie Gummer, Candice King, Rahul Kohli, Shubham Maheshwari, Esther McGregor and Australian actor Joseph Zada, We Were…

The Fremantle indie rock band Spacey Jane have had huge success in their careers over the last five years; selling out shows, finding international acclaim, touring around the world, and debuting at number 2 on the ARIA charts with their third album If That Makes Sense. They are by far one of the most popular Aussie…

Love on the Spectrum has captured the hearts of people all around the globe. The Netflix docuseries looks into the very real and honest experiences people on the spectrum go through when it comes to navigating the complex world of dating. Over the last three seasons, the show has created a safe space for participants…

After an eight year wait, the Grammy nominated indie pop band Japanese Breakfast came back to Australian shores with a taste of their Melancholy Tour for this year’s RISING festival in Melbourne. Coming off of the high of Michelle Zauner’s critically acclaimed 2021 memoir Crying at the H Mart, Japanese Breakfast released their fourth studio…

There is something so raw and beautiful about being able to capture and immortalise moments in time by taking a photo, particularly with film and instant cameras. You can’t retake the photo in hopes of recreating the same image, you can’t go back in time and preserve the feeling you had right then and there,…

Oral hygiene has never been easier with Oclean products. And now the tedious chore of flossing will be made even more effortless with the newly launched Oclean W10 Water Flosser. The wireless and incredibly lightweight device is designed to help prevent the effects of gingivitis using a deep and high frequency clean between teeth and…

Thanks to book clubs, my friends and I have started over the last few years, and I’ve been able to get back into reading, albeit very slowly. And rediscovering my love for reading and the amazing stories that you can fully immerse yourself in has helped me feel more fulfilled and creative. But what I…

It’s easy to find yourself in the middle of cooking a meal, or baking a dish, and then be told that you need a hand blender, or an electric whisk, or a food processor. But the space on your countertop is already packed to the brim with absolutely no room to put another appliance on…

Known for his beloved comedy shorts online, Benito Skinner quickly rose to fame in 2020 with his hilarious celebrity impressions, skits, and original characters. The sense of humour he brought during such (and I hate to say it) unprecedented times made Benny Drama an iconic internet hall of famer, and it doesn’t look like he’ll…

A kettle is probably the last thing you think of updating in the kitchen. Most of the time, you chuck some water in it, turn it on, and walk away while it boils. But what you realise sometimes a bit too late, is the deterioration of the exterior finish peeling off, the burn marks inside…

The hugely popular comedy streaming service Dropout has just announced plans to tour Australia and New Zealand in 2026 for the Dropout Improv tour. Dropout has quickly become one of the most popular comedy streaming platforms, producing original series that the fans know and love such as Very Important People, Game Changer, and the hugely…

There is no shortage of coming of age films that dive into the deep existential dread that most people experience at the mere thought of growing up; Lady Bird, Eighth Grade, Boyhood, Booksmart…the list goes on. Escape from the 21st Century is another good example of a film that falls into this category, but sets…

Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino, the Emmy winning showrunners and collaborative couple who created shows like the beloved Gilmore Girls and the critically acclaimed The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, are diving into the world of ballet with Étoile. The Palladinos are far from strangers when it comes to world of music and dance, with both aforementioned series…

The surreal and genre bending Fantastic Film Festival Australia (FFFA) is back with an extremely exciting lineup. For the lovers of indie, alternative, arthouse, cult, visually bizarre, and outright weird (in the best way possible) films, FFFA brings to audiences the films that challenge the traditional tropes of cinema, putting unconventional and unusual to the…