Author: Tara

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Get Ready for a Geeky Weekend!

While everyone else seems to be prepping for an extended pre-Cinco de Mayo weekend (don’t get me wrong, I will eat tacos at some point), my mind’s on a few other geeky holidays coming up. Check them out below and let me know how you’ll be celebrating this weekend! Saturday: […]

Fun Food

Help Support a Nerdy Tea Company!

Friday Afternoon Tea is in the middle of a Kickstarter to help “level up” their business. They’ll be using the money to get better packaging, sell at more conventions, and get their brand out there. But why do you care? Because Friday Afternoon Tea is a geeky tea company. And not […]

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Amazon Created a Star Wars Store!

May the Fourth is coming up quick…are you ready for International Star Wars Day? This year even Amazon’s getting in on the act to help  you prep. They’ve created a Star Wars Store that has a little bit of everything, including limited edition headphones. And you know those lightsabers you’ve […]

News

The Geeky Hostess is on Tumblr!

So, I finally did it. I started using my Tumblr account. I’m scared and excited. I have no idea what I’m doing. You can find me here: geekyhostess.tumblr.com The tumblr account is going to be similar to my Twitter account: my personal account under the Geeky Hostess name. Which means […]

A Geeky Home, Gift Ideas

R2-D2 Measuring Cup Set

I got way too excited when I saw this item come up in ThinkGeek’s email today. This R2-D2 measuring cup set looks adorable on your kitchen counter, and is actually super practical. Take a look at all it holds: This is a licensed ThinkGeek exclusive, and you can get it […]

Videos, Weddings

George R. R. Martin: Wedding Planner?

We’ve all been thinking it. What would our wedding be like if it was in one of George R. R. Martin’s books? College Humor put together a great video that gives us an idea… (NSFW: Language and some spoilers for the most recent episode) One of my engaged friends posted […]

Recipes

Recipe: Nerd Cupcakes

If you are what you eat, I should have made these a long time ago. These tart lemon cupcakes have bursts of Nerd flavor as you bite into them. The frosting is a buttercream flavored with a bit of Tropical Punch Kool-Aid liquid. It’s fruity and delicious, whether or not […]