Apologies for slow posting over the past week… the holidays were full of family time, and now I’m in full swing getting ready for New Year’s Eve. But as a special holiday treat for you all, I present an abridged version of the Star Wars Holiday Special. And holy cow, […]
Author: Tara
Cupcase: A Cute and Practical Stocking Stuffer
I’ve received a few early Christmas gifts, and they’ve all been cupcake-related. (My friends know me so well!) My fiance gave this to me yesterday and I squealed joys of delight as I realized I’ll never have to eat another stale or squished cupcake. So brilliant! These adorable cases fit […]
Best Use of Christmas Lights: Gaming
This guy turned his Christmas decorations into a functioning game for his friends and neighbors to play. If only I lived closer to him… More info can be found on Gamepro.com (Thanks to Seattle Geekly for the link!)
Send a Tech Support Care Package
Have parents that are technically-inclined? Send them a care-package full of how-to videos created by the Google staff! Videos range from simple (how to copy and paste) to more intermediate, google-specific (how to find the definition of a word or do mathematical equations using Google). The videos are easy to […]
“Like” in Real Life
Facebook’s “Like” button has me saying “Like” in real life more than a teenage girl. And that’s saying something. Which means I’m in love with these “LIke” IRL stickers. Put them on your favorite person, your cute cat, or the tv. I personally want to wait until someone says something […]
AlphaBike: Cool Poster for Bikers
This great AlphaBike poster showcases the letters of the alphabet: all found on bikes. Perfect for the bike-obsessed friend or family member, or as an interesting conversation piece in your home! $28 on Etsy. (Thanks to Steve for finding!)
Give Your Cat the City
Cats are lovely, but we all have to admit: they have a bit of an evil side to them. So why wouldn’t they love this “Cats Attack” scratching post? If I thought my cat would use it, I would buy it in a heartbeat. But something tells me she’d rather […]
Jewelry for DC Comics Lovers
Noir Jewelry made this incredible line of DC comics inspired jewelry. Gotham City ring, $225 Wonder Woman Necklace, $225 Supergirl Bracelet, $95 Bat Girl Cufflinks (But I think they could be given to a Bat Man as well!), $75 A bit pricey, but worth it for the superwoman in your […]
Make Cotton Candy At Home
…And not with one of those cheap little plastic toys. This gentleman shows you how to make hand pulled cotton candy at home with some fairly simple ingredients. Ummm… yes. (Source: Lifehacker)
Adopt an Olive Tree
I love olive oil. LOVE it. We don’t even use butter in my household. We use olive oil on EVERYTHING. So what would be better than having our own signature olive oil from our own olive tree? Nudo allows you to adopt your own olive tree from the grove of […]