Author: Tara

Crafty Geek, Gift Ideas

Googly-Eyed Stationary

Let’s be honest here: Googly Eyes make everything better. Some ladies in the geek community have even started “vandaleyes”ing various objects in public with googly eyes. This stationary set will assure that the card is greeted with a huge smile. The set comes with 12 cards of various sweets (including […]

Geeky Fashion

Geek Fashion: Superhero Swimwear

As summer gets closer, the search for the perfect bikini is on. If you’re looking for something a bit unique or geeky, like yourself, look no further! Give one of these comic-inspired bikinis a try: TMNT Halter This bikini top pairs perfectly with a pair of black bikini bottoms and […]

Libations

Get Hammered with a Thor Bottle Opener

Show everyone you have the power of Thor when you open their beers with a replica of Mjolnir, Thor’s hammer. I sincerely hope it prevents you from lifting it after you’ve had too much to drink. Hammer of Thor Bottle Opener, on sale for $14.99 at ThinkGeek.com.

Geek Etiquette

Geek Etiquette: Stop Waiting

I was flipping through a magazine the other day, and came across this ad for a Honda CR-V. I was a bit startled by its sentiment, which is one I’ve heard from many friends. “Before I get married I want to…” I’m sorry, but if getting married means you wouldn’t […]

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Pay Your Mother Labor Reparations

Still looking for a Mother’s Day gift? Forget the flowers and just cut mom a check. The American Coalition for Labor Reparations can assist you in finding out just how much you owe her, after considering labor costs and other hardships she’s had to overcome. At the very least, have her […]

Gift Ideas

Smart Mudflap Girl

Show everyone that smart ladies are sexy (or get a mudflap sticker for the lady or gentleman in your life that likes their ladies smart!) with this awesome version of the traditional “mudflap girl” we’ve all seen before. At only $6.99, you can get a few for your friends! I […]

News

Experience Their Trip of a Life

As I had mentioned before, my parents entered (and won!) a “Trip of Their Lives” from Scottevest. Their prize is a two-parter: the first trip is to Italy for the honeymoon they never had, and the second part will be a photo-journalistic trip to Congo that my dad will be taking later […]

Geeky Fashion, Gift Ideas

Smell Like a TARDIS: Geeky Perfumes

Etsy shop Delightful Rot creates geeky fragrances and essential oils, and I’m almost positive none of them smell like rotting. Instead, smell like a TARDIS, Sonic Screwdriver, Blood Bath, or Sherlock himself. Not sure which scent to start with? Grab some samples at $1 each. Perfume Oil/Mist, prices ranging from […]

Geeky Fashion

Fun Aprons From Woot.com

Woot.com has introduced “Now You’re Cooking,” a week of kitchen-themed tees, aprons, totes and hoodies. Their aprons ($14) will make you the coolest person in  your kitchen with designs like Top Chief, Bake It So, and The Binge. I’m personally loving the Types of Cake tote. It’s cute, punny, practical, and […]

Geeky Fashion

Princess Leia Hoodie

In other “costumes that can be worn out in public” news, this hoodie rocks my socks. It looks fairly discreet, but once you lift the hood up, you’ve disappeared and Princess Leia has taken your place. Perfect for cold days, movie nights, and impromptu costume parties. The hoodie is created […]