geeky recipe and party ideas
I’ve seen this video making the rounds the past couple days, and for good reason. Who wouldn’t want to look awesome in front of their friends next time the power goes out? I know I always have some extra sticks of butter lying around…
Check out all of Grant Thompson’s videos on his YouTube channel.
Feel a bit like Bond wherever you go with the Titanium Escape Ring. This ring has a hidden saw/shim pick tool inside of it that will allow you to open handcuffs and cut through zip-ties, duct tape, rope, or whatever else you may currently be tied up in.
Think of this ring as a nice way to say “I want to marry you, but will still allow you some freedom.” Or just buy it for yourself if you often find yourself in a bind.
Titanium Escape Ring, $69 at Shomer-Tec.com.
A physicist proposed to his physicist girlfriend with this fake academic paper. Don’t mind me, I’ll just be over here swooning.
(In case you weren’t sure, she said “Yes” by checking the box on the form.)
Read more over at Reddit.com.
Well, that about sums it up.
In other social media news, Geeky Hostess finally has a Google+ page. I’m still playing around with Google+ and all it has to offer. If you have any suggestions on how I should use it, let me know! (I promise to keep the burger talk to a minimum. Can’t say the same thing about cupcakes, though.)
I’m thrilled to be on four panels at Emerald City Comicon this upcoming weekend. If you’re in Seattle, make sure you get yourself over there! Can’t make the panels? I’ll be wandering about the show the rest of the time, so keep an eye out for me!
Friday:
I can be a Geek and Feminine: 6pm in Room 2AB
Do you love Star Wars AND the color pink? Spend equal amounts of time shopping for clothes AND comics? There’s no shame in being geeky and feminine! Join panelists Bonnie Burton(author of The Star Wars Craft Book), Kristina Horner (YouTube vlogger “italktosnakes”),Molly McIsaac (geek fashion blogger and cosplayer), and Tara Theoharis (geek lifestyle blogger at Geekyhostess.com) as they celebrate the people and things that make being geeky and feminine fantastic! Men and women are welcome to participate in this lively discussion on what it means to be a geeky woman in the 21st Century.
I’m so psyched for this panel! Come be a part of a great discussion on being geek and feminine and learn about some awesome geeky women!
Job Hunters: 8pm in Room 3AB
Join the creators of Job Hunters, (Forest Gibson, Liz Leo, Kristina Horner, Tara Theoharis), the Seattle-based dystopian web series for a screening and Q&A. There may even be some surprises… (check us out at www.watchjobhunters.com!)
We have a special announcement–make sure you’re at the panel to be the first to hear it!
Saturday:
How To Talk to Geek Girls (And Other Supposed Mythical Creatures): 11am in Room 2AB
You see the cute geek girl at the comic shop… but you have no idea what to say to her! Let us help you with “How To Talk To Girls”, the panel that is equal parts comedy and social commentary that’s been sprinkled with a bit of dating advice and served from a feminine point of view. (But don’t let that scare you. It’s really not that frightening!) Come for the laughs… but be forewarned. You just may learn something! Presented by Molly McIsaac, Gail Simone, John Roderick, Sarah Kuhn and Forest Gibson.
I’ll be moderating this panel. The panelists are amazing and hilarious, come be entertained!
OneUpMakeup: Makeup For Geeks: 3pm in Room 401
The ladies of OneUpMakeup (Kristina Horner, Liz Leo, Mallory Shoemaker, Meagan Karimi-Naser, Molly McIsaac and Tara Theoharis) create makeup looks inspired by their nerdy passions and favorite fandoms. Join them as they talk makeup, answer your questions, and do some live demos. Whether you just wear makeup when cosplaying or rock it everyday, we’ve got a look for you! See more in the meantime at youtube.com/oneupmakeup!
We’ve got a demo and some raffle prizes planned. Make sure you get to the panel in time to get a raffle ticket!
Will you be at Emerald City Comicon? What panels/celebs are you excited to see?
ThinkGeek is having a “Hoth Winter Sale” featuring many of their warmest, coziest items. In addition to things I’d highly recommend like a heated blanket and an electric kettle, they’ve got a great selection of mugs starting at $3.49 each. Replace your old, cracked mugs with something a bit cooler or grab something a bit more eye-catching to keep on your desk. I’m loving the four featured above!
Visit the entire winter sale at ThinkGeek.com!
Feel like a kid again with one of these sweet LEGO-inspired digital watches. Available in multiple colors and currently on sale for $9, you should probably just grab a few. You don’t want to clash your watch, and plus, if you’re feeling particularly jaunty, you can wear them all at the same time. Set one watch to LA time, one to NY, and one to Tokyo. You’ll be the coolest person forever.
LEGO-Inspired Digital Watch, normally $79, on sale for $9 for the next four days at Eversave.com.
Need a nerdy cocktail for your next party? Check out Secret of the Booze, a fantastic series on YouTube.
Appropriately, their first drink was a TMNT-inspired Mutagen Cocktail. Start with that, stay for drinks from fandoms such as Iron Man, Die Hard, and LOTR. Yum!
Have you appreciated your books lately? If so, what are you currently reading? (I’ve been obsessed with cookbooks lately, go figure!)
Many of you may not have heard yet, but this week’s been pretty big for me. I left a full-time job behind to pursue more of Geeky Hostess. I’m still doing some part-time/freelance work here and there, but most of my energy and time will now be spent towards this blog and the brand behind it. I’m beyond excited!
I’ve captured some pics of my week so far so you can get a glimpse into what goes on in my life. Clockwise from top left:
March will be a bit crazy with Emerald City Comicon, LA Webfest, and PAX East (you’ll be able to see me in panels/screenings/performances at each), but keep an eye out for updates and announcements as the Geeky Hostess brand grows. And in the meantime, let me know what you want to see more of. Photo posts? Videos? Recipes? Product posts? Contests? Mr. Geek? Something entirely different?
Here’s to plenty of busy weeks full of blog posts, meetings, conventions, shoots, and of course, cupcakes!
