Amy Sedaris is an inspiration to me. She’s an actress, a comedian, an author of cookbooks and craft books, and according to Wikipedia, “runs a cupcake and cheese ball business, Dusty Food Cupcakes, out of her home kitchen.” So, you know, she’s living pretty much all of my life goals. She can now add […]
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Friday Favorites: June 7
Wow, first week of June has already come and gone. If the weather stays like it’s been, I’m going to be a happy camper for the next few months! Lots of exciting things this week: Favorite Store: The Geeky Hostess Store I’ve launched an online store! There are only a […]
Why You Should Consider Boxed Wine For Your Party
I recently had the opportunity to try Black Box Wines, and luckily that opportunity came the day before my Arrested Development party. I was considering picking up boxed wine as “Lucille’s Juicebox” but was dreading picking up your standard Franzia or other boxed wines that are known for being cheap […]
Tara is at Science EXPO Day!
I’m thrilled to be the emcee at the Science EXPO Day happening this Saturday at the Seattle Center. According to the website, “Science EXPO Day is a festive, one-day event featuring over 150 booths, activities, demonstrations, and performances that celebrate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and show how integral […]
Game of Thrones Wine Charms
Game of Thrones Fans: I thought you all could use something to go with that whine after last week’s episode. These wine charms showcase six house sigils from Game of Thrones including Stark, Tyrell, Targaryen, Baratheon, Greyjoy, and Lannister. Pick your alliances wisely and trust your friends to obey basic […]
Portal Room
Lauren created a fantastic room themed around Portal. I’m loving the mirrors, the detailing/shading on the walls, and all of the artwork. She took plenty of pictures and recorded everything she did (and everything she bought) to make the room, and put it all on a blog titled “The Portal […]
Friday Favorites: May 31
Happy Friday! It looks like Seattle’s finally remembering it’s almost June. I’m looking forward to a sunny weekend ahead of us! Favorite Video: Job Hunters We’re busy in pre-production for the second season of Job Hunters, and it’s been fun being back in that mode. Second season is going to […]
Justice League is at Target!
If you need more Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman in your life, then get yourself to a Target. Their summer collection features some great pieces starring your favorite DC characters! Some of my faves include: Wonder Woman Apron. You can’t go wrong here. $9.99. Justice League Serving Tray. Perfect for surprising […]
It’s Hug a Geek Day!
May 29th may not officially be “Hug a Geek Day” (yet), but it’s my personal Hug a Geek Day. 2 years ago today, Mr. Geek and I got married. (It was magical, and if you haven’t yet seen the video, you can check it out here.) On this day, I […]
Tactical Apron
In other badass apron news, we have this amazing thing. Whether you’re cooking for an army, the apocalypse, or just want to be prepared for your barbecue, you’ll be set. Add some cooking utensils to the apron for a great all-in-one gift! Tactical BBQ Apron, $34.99 at ThinkGeek.com.

