Apocalypse Hal - Dogalogues

You can tell Christmas is close, the letterbox is stuffed full of sale dogalogues. With so much being discounted, it is a golden opportunity to rack up some credit.

Yes I know they are called catalogues but I am more a dog person.


Bite off more than you can chew.

Mr Rimsky

Beekeeping - a skill for apocalyptic life

So however your planning to keep out of the way of the hungry hordes when the zombie apocalypse goes down, whether it be keeping out of harm’s way by living amongst the roof tops, a remote farm, jail or barricading yourself your own little town Governor style, you best make sure there is room for some bee hives and get working on those bee keeping skills!

Why you ask... Well the answer is simple ...honey!! That's right my BZF friends, honey will be liquid gold in the dark apocalyptic times. Apart from the fact there is going to be no sugar for you tea, honey has a number of uses including many of those that will tick a lot of boxes for those not willing to give up on their beauty regime! 

So here is how honey can help you make your way through the end of the world in style!

Acne – honey’s anti-bac properties make it a great cleanser for acne, so not only fight undead but use honey to fight off spots too.

Scars – you’re bound to pick up a scar here and there from a run in with other survivors so take advantage of honey’s natural bleaching effect to fade them away.

Moisturiser – run out of Nivea Crème and a raid has failed to find any left on the planet, well don’t stress, honey is soothing and hydrating so just wack on a honey mask and you won’t have to worry about dry flaky apocalyptic skin that could leaving you as dead looking as the zombies.

Hair conditioner and lightener – think you have to spend the rest of your post-apocalyptic life with bad hair and regrowth? Well think again! Honey is softening and moisturising for your hair too and the bleaching effect means that a weekly honey rinse wiill keep your locks shiny and your regrowth under control.

Hair removal – Just because you will be fighting for survival does not mean that you have to spend the rest of your days sporting long camo plants to cover your hairy legs, get the shorts out lady’s, get into your bathers even as honey can be used in place of wax!

So there you have it, I for one will be taking up beekeeping as soon as I have finished doing my hair!!

Slap on some honey and don't get bit!

Mrs K

Xoxox

Apocalypse Hal - Advent Calendars

Everyone at work has been hanging out for the first of December so they can put up the Christmas tree and get into the festive spirit. Well that got me thinking that I should milk the whole Christmas theme for every idea I can. So here is the first of what will hopefully be a number of Christmas inspired issues!

This marks the 40th issue of Hal and if you want to check them all out, just visit the BZF Head Quarters facebook page. 

Bite off more than you can chew

Mr Rimsky

Zombiccino

Shuffling feet, groaning incoherently, eyes glazed over… an approaching zombie, hungry for fresh meat? Not quite. Just me, Miss Kohopop, before my morning coffee.

If you’re anything like me, the day doesn’t truly begin until you get your hands on a steaming hot soy flat white. There are countless studies proving how a little caffeine goes a long way; increased concentration, motivation and improved reaction time. All skills that could be put to good use in avoiding the walking dead.

This creates a problem for the post-apocalyptic zombie world. How do you get your caffeine fix when you’re holed up in a bunker with no electricity or running for your life? Never fear fellow coffee addicts, I have the solution!

A ‘phin’ is a small stainless-steel coffee filter, that sits neatly atop your glass. It has long used in Vietnam and famous for making delicious Cà phê sua dá, Vietnamese iced coffee. It’s cheap, durable, easy to use and will make a perfect Americano or Vietnamese iced coffee, strong and sweet. Just add some hot water and condensed milk (which will last a long time without spoiling) and let the drip do the rest. Best of all it’s portable - small enough to keep in your backpack without taking up precious space. So what are you waiting for? Find more information here

Have another idea for getting your coffee fix on the run? Share it with us below.

You only bite once!
Miss Kohopop

Apocalpse Hal - Spider Holes

The advantage of using a wheelie bin is that it provides a nice dry and clean hole. I can fit inside my large recycling wheelie bin but if you're bigger you may need to modify it a bit or steal several bins.

Bite of more than you can chew

Mr Rimsky

Zombie Stress Relief

Do you ever have those days when you feel like a zombie has bitten you to smithereens and the looming sense of dread suggests that you can’t go on??  Well if you have answered yes to this question (or no) then check out my cool support tools supplied by none other than our very own Miss Sugar and Spice!

Stress balls have never really been my thing, but hand me a rainbow brain shaped stress ball and I’m ready to squash those bad vibes into the apocalypse!  Some professionals recommend writing down how you feel into a personal diary, which is a much more pleasurable experience if you have an American ‘Zombie’ Gothic diary!!

If you’re going to be writing down your feelings and stuff, then you might need a pen, but wait, how about a pen with a tiny brain inside!!!  This little beauty is guaranteed to instantly make you feel better because let’s face it, no matter how stressed you are, it’s better than being encapsulated by a plastic cylinder and 10ml of water.

Finally, the choice of poison among many of my colleagues is a little known substance called coffee (Miss Sugar and Spice will be telling you more about this soon).  There is only one way to make your coffee experience second to none and that is with your very own Cheryl the Zombie mug – that chick really bites!!

I am aware this week’s post isn’t really pop culture related, but sometimes it’s nice to remind everyone to take a step back, relax a little and stop yourself from looking like one of the undead!

Bite you later

Mr Vitamin G

PS Special thanks to Miss M for the loan of her super cool diary and Miss E for taking 'happy snaps'!

Apocalypse Hal - Zombie Apps

Yes I am the proud owner of a new smartphone. One day I'll work out how to use it.

The big question is, has smartphones already turned us into mindless shuffling zombies, just minus the rotting flesh. Seems that way whenever I visit the shopping centre.

Anyway there are lots of apps that could be useful, whether it is keeping your personal records on hand, drawing maps, compiling your looting list or even storing your favourite cocktail recipes.


Bite off more than you can chew

Mr Rimsky