So you’ve been given a name for a Secret Santa, and your recipient is a bit of a geek. You want to get them something fun, but don’t know much about their interests and don’t know where to start. Never fear, The Geeky Hostess is here! Whether you’re not-so-geeky or […]
Tag: holidays
Geeky Holiday (And Every Other Day) Sweaters
I had an amazing Thanksgiving with my family, but as soon as the day was over, it was time to break out the holiday decorations, make lists of presents, and put on my amazing new Wonder Woman sweater from Fun.com. While taking a break from eating leftovers, I made my […]
The Ultimate Geeky Holiday Calendar
Need an excuse to party? This list will help you find a reason to celebrate every day of the year! This list will continue to be updated, so check back often! Know of a special geeky day we missed? Let us know in the comments! January 2 Isaac Asimov’s Birthday 3 J.R.R. […]
Gift Ideas for RPG Players
I had the pleasure of joining the Dungeons and Dragons podcast to chat about some fun gift ideas for the holidays. You can listen to the podcast and check out some of my suggestions here. Want some more gift ideas for your dungeon master, adventuring party, or a friend who loves […]
DIY Gift Idea: Surprise Balls!
Apart from giving funny coffee mugs as gifts which are practical in use and long-lasting, Surprise balls are one of the ultimate DIY gifts which are now as good as BACON ROSES + Dark Chocolate for a gift. Seriously. These gifts are like mini parties in one: your recipient has […]
Recipe: Edible Fireballs
Truffles are one of my go-to treats for the holidays. They’re a delicious treat that would be considered a bit of a luxury when bought from a chocolate shop. Once you get the hang of the recipe, it’s a lot of fun to create custom flavor and presentation combos to […]
Get Ready for a Geeky Weekend!
While everyone else seems to be prepping for an extended pre-Cinco de Mayo weekend (don’t get me wrong, I will eat tacos at some point), my mind’s on a few other geeky holidays coming up. Check them out below and let me know how you’ll be celebrating this weekend! Saturday: […]
Doctor Who Christmas Special: Dress Like Clara
Clara was sporting a cute look in this year’s Christmas Special, and the look is easy to replicate for any day. Whether you want to cosplay as her or are inspired by her “appropriate for the family AND fake-boyfriend” look, you’ll succeed in this outfit. No holograms needed. Go school-girl […]
Apparently Everyone You Know Wants this Snuggie for Christmas
It’s story time. Once upon a time (Or about a year and a half ago), I wrote a post about this Harry Potter snuggie. To this day, it is still one of my most popular posts and gets me the most affiliate money from Amazon. When people purchase this snuggie, […]
Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for the White Elephant Exchange
It seems like every workplace has them now. You have a price limit and you have to find a fun and quirky gift to bring. Here are some suggestions for fun geeky white elephant gifts that people will be fighting over. These gifts also make great stocking stuffers, Secret Santa […]