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British housewives are turning into mousewives by spending half their free time on the internet. So, what's hot on the web this week?
Web expert Rhi Morgan tells us which sites are worth a surf...
Google Street View - It's been in the news all week - you can get a street level view of major cities. If you or your home are caught on camera, you can ask to be blurred and in some cases even removed.
Audible.co.uk - Who said your mp3 was just for music? Here you can download books and listen to them. It's the UK's biggest provider of downloadable audiobooks with over 30,000 titles.
Spotify - A massive music library already made. You cannot download but you can listen to thousands of songs at the click of a mouse.
Youtube.com featuring the laughing baby - This is one of the most watched clips on You Tube... a baby, with an infectious laugh. It's had over 77 million hits! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P6UU6m3cqk
Me Jeans - Me Jeans, which is an American website, helps you find the perfect pair of jeans. You can decide what cut you want, what stitching, what colour denim and pockets to create those jeans customised for you. Then you simply order them.
43 Things is the world's most popular online goal setting community. It's free and fun. You list your goals and they help you figure them out. They can put you in touch with people who inspire you and they may cheer you back. For example, you can type a goal like "give up smoking" and get support from hundreds of others.
Videojug - This website is packed with how to videos, from how to get the perfect shaped eyebrows to how to make a chicken curry. www.videojug.com/tag/creative-crafts
Youtube.com showing American teen Keenan Cahill lip synching to 'What Hurts The Most' by Cascade. If you want something to make you laugh, check out this Chicago teenager's video. In fact, he's become so popular online he now has his own agent!
Youtube.com - Another kid making an impact on the web is 'Little Gordon', a young Ramsay impersonator giving the real one a run for his money. The videos feature a satirical child-version of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and have taken the internet by storm with a hilarious series of ear-burning rants.
All recipes.co.uk - If you're looking for inspiration on what to cook, this website has all the answers for you. You can also search by what ingredients you have, or how much time you have to cook.
Davidhasselhoff.com - While many celebs have embraced the world of Facebook and Twitter, few have gone as far as the Hoff. He has his own social networking site, HoffSpace. Here you can watch videos and blogs from the man himself, plus meet fellow fans in 'useful' groups such as David Hasslehoff's Hair Appreciation Society!
Mrsite.com - According to a new survey released recently, half of all stay-at-home mums now use computers to earn extra cash. Many inspirational, entrepreneurial women have set up successful internet businesses from home with Mr Site whilst raising the kids.
Whatsmineisyours.com - An online swap shop, specifically designed for vintage clothes. You go on there with an item of clothing, and swap it for something else of the same value. Just create a user name, get some items of clothing that you would like to swap and get a whole new wardrobe for nothing.
Myvirtualmodel.com - Not sure what to wear? Check that you look good with this online tool. Build your own model, customise your looks and buy the perfect outfit all online.
Toptable.com - If you fancy a valentine meal out but can't afford to splurge, it's worth checking out a restaurant discount website such as Toptable. Toptable offers discounts on restaurants throughout Britain.
Moanaboutmen.com - If you're single and have had enough of men and romance here's a website where girls can go online and have a good old rant about their fella.
Kelkoo – A comparison website for everything from electronics to health and beauty products and credit card rates
IWANTONEOFTHOSE.COM – A site for quirky gifts that aren't necessarily available on the high street
Quidco – The web's cashback co-operative has a large female following. This site gives money back from products you buy from a variety of merchants.
SIDETAKER.COM – This could be popular when you're disagreeing with your partner. The website allows you and your partner to both submit your account of the argument, then a total stranger will pass an unbiased judgement on your quarrel!
Twitter - This is a service for friends, family, and co-workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: what are you doing? Barack Obama uses Twitter!
PhotoBox - You can put your photos on anything from etched glass and mouse mats to t-shirts, jigsaws and coasters.
Hairmixer - If you upload your photo to this website, you can try out various virtual hairstyles. It's free to use and you can even give yourself a celebrity hairstyle!
Boomerang Kids Help - The Boomerang Kids contract is designed to help parents who have adult children that are moving back home (or that have simply never left the nest). This agreement will help establish all of the rules, expectations and obligations that go along with the privilege of living at home as an adult.
