Author: Tara

Fun Food

Patience is a Virtue

I’ve recently begun learning how to make ice cream. The biggest things I’ve learned? Be patient and follow directions. Now, this is hard for a lot of us geeks. We want to throw out instructions and recipes and say “we know a better way!” However, I’ve learned it might be […]

Geek Etiquette

Persist.

Austin Madison, a Pixar animator, wrote an open letter to creative people needing a bit of inspiration. This was tweeted out from Pixar on Tuesday, and I think it’s something almost everyone needs to read at some point or another. (Source: Letters of Note)

Gift Ideas

D20 Pillows for a Cause

(cross-posted from Zaxy.com, because I feel everyone should know about this!)     My buddy Justin from Pixelated Geek has started an awesome new project I wanted to tell you about. He created sweet D20 pillows (available for $29.99 at ThinkGeek) which are awesome for those crazy adventures you have […]

Geek Etiquette

A Playground for Grown-Ups

Want to relive the days of playing in a ball pit without getting kicked out of McDonald’s? Then you better hope they actually build these adult playgrounds: This makes me want to contact the local parks department and start raising money for a grown-up playground. Or at least rent a […]

A Geeky Home

State Your Proclamation!

I saw one of these in a little magic/fantasy shop in Italy, and am thrilled to see ThinkGeek.com is selling them: I think this makes the perfect announcement/menu/welcome board for parties. And when your sig other/roommate/kid forgets to do their chores, it’s pretty much the perfect way to remind them. […]

Fun Food

Transformers Cake Beats Your Cake

The Cake Boss is accurately named, because holy cow. This cake is amazing. The Bumblebee cake ways 2,000 pounds, and in true Michael Bay/Transformers fashion, includes explosions and pyrotechnics. Who wants to be parent of the year and make THAT for your kid’s birthday party? (Source: BuzzFeed)

Events

The Future of Geeky Hostess

I’m so thrilled to be back in Seattle and out of the shiny claws of the wedding industry. Now I can put my focus on Geeky Hostess and all of the amazing things I have planned for it! Keep an eye out for: -Recaps and tips on how to keep […]

Gift Ideas

Geeky Watch

Looking for the perfect graduation gift? How about a nice watch that will make that grad actually USE their education? The Geek Wrist Watch uses math to tell time through various formulas and references. Geek Wrist Watch, $65 at Uncommon Goods.

Crafty Geek

Harry Potter Quilt

This fabulous Harry Potter quilt was made by Jennifer Offenstein, and she has the patterns available so you can make one of your own! Find them all at Sew Hooked. I can picture cozying up with a Harry Potter book and this quilt, or bringing out to a park in […]