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You voted. This year, you wanted to see me frolic around in public as a “Sexy Boba Fett.” As “sexy” costumes go, this one was not so bad. Most of me was covered, I stayed fairly warm, and I didn’t feel embarrassed or ashamed if a child saw me (unlike […]
I’m at it again! With the help of BuyCostumes.com, I’m showcasing my favorite ridiculous-yet-sexy Halloween costumes of the year, and YOU will pick one I have to wear. I’ll pick the winning costume on October 1st and will do a photo shoot with it. It shall be glorious. So take […]
I have some sort of amalgamation of “Friday” but with lyrics about pie stuck in my head. “It’s Pi(e) Day, Pi(e) Day, everyone eat pie on Pi(e) Day, looking forward to the pecan, pecan….” Sorry. Anyway, it’s Pi Day! The day where we get to celebrate math and use […]
It’s International Women’s Day! According to the official site, “International Women’s Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In some places like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, International Women’s Day is a national holiday.” Today I […]
Tomorrow’s Valentine’s Day (you didn’t forget, right?). If you haven’t picked out a Valentine for your sweetie yet, here are some freebies for you. Marisa Seguin made what are arguably the best valentines ever based on your favorite characters from Arrested Development. Pick your favorite and pair it with a […]
Valentine’s Day is coming up, and really, we should all remember what the day is actually about. Eating ungodly amounts of chocolate Telling our friends, family, and loved ones that we care about them. This doesn’t need to be a gift giving holiday. Honestly, for almost everyone out there, a […]
2012 was an amazing year for Geeky Hostess: I spoke on panels, got to know more of the geek community, appeared on podcasts, and wrote special columns for other sites. I look forward to MUCH more of all of that in 2013–I may have some other surprises up my […]
Mr. Geek and I decorated the tree this weekend and put on Christmas music for the first time this year. Although the music Pandora plays is nice, it’s missing the geek flair we all love with our songs. I was incredibly psyched this morning to see that Kirby Krackle […]
Santa’s not the only one that can see you when you’re sleeping when you have these googly eyes on your tree… The eyes go on your tree just like any other ornament, and add the perfect dash of whimsy and creepiness. Christmas Tree Googly Eyes, $7.95 at Amazon.com. (Source: Geek […]
Thanksgiving’s coming up, and this year, I wanted to try something a bit ambitious. I wanted to roast a pumpkin. From scratch. Like a big kid. You see, bringing a side dish to Thanksgiving is one thing, but bringing roasted pumpkin (instead of say, sweet potatoes or mashed potatoes) allows […]
