I’m in hot and sunny Indianapolis for one of the greatest gaming conventions: Gen Con. It’s my first time here and I can’t wait to see all of the great new games and buy my weight in dice. I’ll be at CrystalCommerce’s booth the whole weekend, telling folks about their […]
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Doctor Who Wedding Cake Topper
This image has been floating around Tumblr and nerd blogs. Much like Doctor Who himself, I have no clue how to find it. If you know, leave a link in the comments! Everyone needs a Doctor Who cake topper/table decoration.
Recipe: Cookie Cakes for Hackers
When someone asks you if you’re a god, you say “yes.” And when someone asks you where to find cookie cakes in Seattle, you say “my kitchen.” I had the pleasure of making cookie cakes for the one year anniversary of Hacker News Meetup Seattle, a great monthly networking event […]
Tara’s at GeekGirlCon!
GeekGirlCon is this weekend, and I can’t wait! I’m looking forward to finding new goodies at the exhibitor hall, sitting in on some lectures, and catching up with old friends. Going to GeekGirlCon? Here are some things you can’t miss: The Masquerade. I’ll be co-hosting the Masquerade Saturday at 5pm. […]
Your Party Saver: Plate and Drink In One Hand
I wish networking events everywhere had these. I always get stuck with a plate full of food, a drink, my phone, and a person who wants a handshake and a business card. Let’s just say it gets messy. These “go plates” make it so you can carry your food and […]
Geek Fit: The Perfect Smoothie with Silkology
Staying fit and active can be a tough, but necessary, part of everyone’s life. Having a job that has me sitting from 9-5 plus a blog that has me making a lot of amazing baked goods makes it extra tough to fit into that cosplay outfit or cute nerdy tee. […]
How To Tie a Bow Tie
Chris Hardwick and Bill Nye teach you how to tie a bow tie. What more could you want? I overheard two gentlemen comparing tips on tying bow ties at a wedding this past weekend. It made me wonder if they’ve watched this video. Are you a bow tie wearer? If […]
New Color Launch from Espionage Cosmetics!
I love Espionage Cosmetics. Whenever I wear their “Double Kill,” Mr. Geek compliments me on my eyes–it’s fantastic. The lovely ladies at Espionage are launching a new comic-inspired glitter line, and I get the awesome privilege of announcing it first! This line will first be available for sale at Geek Girl Con […]
Classy, Retro Video Game Covers
Make your video game collection look a bit more like a library with these custom video game covers. Etsy seller James Bit will make these Penguin Books-inspired covers for any game–just let him know the title and console. He’ll send you a pdf so you can print it yourself. At $2 […]
Chalkboard T-Shirts
Love every superhero and aren’t sure which one you want to support today? Love doodling on yourself during boring lectures or meetings? Grab one of these chalk tees from Fab.com today and customize to your heart’s content. It even includes a tiny chalk pocket on the bottom of the shirt! […]
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