Lisa Tate, Author at GeekMom

10 Things I Learned From Writing for GeekMom

December 27, 2024May 3, 2025Lisa Tate

As I turn in my final post for GeekMom before an extended hiatus, I want to share 10 wonderful things I learned from being part of this team.

Bias on a Budget: 3 Quick K-Pop Themed Ornament Ideas

December 13, 2024May 3, 2025Lisa Tate

It is not easy finding K-Pop themed tree ornaments, but it is easy and inexpensive to make these quick ideas.

10 Random and Geeky Facts about Fictional Snowmen

December 7, 2024December 6, 2024Lisa Tate

In the meadow we can build a snowman, because ’tis the season for some random facts about famous snowmen from movies and television.

‘The World: To the End’ Brings ATEEZ Lore Together

November 24, 2024November 23, 2024Lisa Tate

ATEEZ’s dark, dystopian science fiction celebration of creative freedom is now available in diary form in ‘The World: To the End.’

5 Songs I Like to Play Around Thanksgiving

November 17, 2024November 16, 2024Lisa Tate

There are songs for Halloween and songs for Christmas, but here are five songs I like to enjoy in late November.

New K-Pop Christmas Include V, BoyNextDoor and Bing Crosby

November 9, 2024November 8, 2024Lisa Tate

It may still be November, but new K-Pop Christmas news is from BoyNextDoor and a special “duet” coming from V and Bing Crosby.

What’s on the Day of the Dead Ofrenda?

November 2, 2024November 1, 2024Lisa Tate

The ofrenda is one of the most visible parts of Dia de Los Muertos. Here’s what some of the items on them mean.

The ‘Pinkoween’ Trend: Time Traveling with Pink

October 28, 2024October 27, 2024Lisa Tate

The ‘Pinkoween’ Halloween trend might make some people cringe, but the color pink is a good start for some visual time traveling.

Bias on a Budget: DIY Zico Skull Costume Staff

October 21, 2024October 20, 2024Lisa Tate

K-Pop group Block B has been adding bling to skulls and masks before the Halloween decor trend. Here’s a DIY inspired by Block B and the spooky season.

DIY HHN-Inspired ’80s Punk Rock Skull

October 13, 2024October 12, 2024Lisa Tate

The ’80s punk rock style is taking over haunts like Halloween Horror Nights. Here’s how to give a plain plastic skull that Gen X glow-up!

Halloween Trends: DIY Retro Dark Ride-Style Wall Art

October 6, 2024October 5, 2024Lisa Tate

Retro, bright, black light-friendly, dark ride-style Halloween decor is trendy now. Here’s an easy way to make your own.

10 Random and Geeky Facts About Animal Shapeshifters

September 28, 2024September 27, 2024Lisa Tate

In memory of Dame Maggie Smith and in celebration of the spooky season, here are 10 random and geeky facts about animal shapeshifters.

Creepy K-Pop Videos for the Spooky Season

September 22, 2024September 21, 2024Lisa Tate

Let’s celebrate to opening of Jackson Wang’s Halloween Horror Nights house with some creepy K-Pop videos for the spooky season.

A Thank You and Goodbye to ‘The Grand Tour’

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024Lisa Tate

Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond have just taken their last adventure as a team, and I’m wishing ‘The Grand Tour’ a fond farewell.

Be the Artist: Who Are the Movie Matte Painters?

September 8, 2024September 7, 2024Lisa Tate

For this final Be the Artist of the season, we’ll create scene in celebration into the world building of cinema’s matte shot artists.

Getting Ready for the “Brrr” Months

August 31, 2024August 30, 2024Lisa Tate

As the “Brrr” months of September through December usher in fall and winter fun, I try to take one month at a time to slow down the pace.

Be the Artist: Who Made… Michael and Jason’s Masks?

August 25, 2024August 24, 2024Lisa Tate

Two of the most famous slasher movie villains started out with found object masks. Let’s find something for a new villain to wear.

The Personal Connection: Why Fanmeets Matter

August 18, 2024August 17, 2024Lisa Tate

Attending a huge arena show is an experience, but the more personal feel of a fanmeet is something to be valued.

Be the Artist: Who Made… The First K-Pop Light Stick?

August 11, 2024August 10, 2024Lisa Tate

If you were to draw a picture of any random K-Pop lover, they would transcend many ages, backgrounds, and lifestyles… but they are likely to be holding a light stick.

Our ATEEZ Experience: What Makes K-Pop Concerts Special

August 4, 2024August 3, 2024Lisa Tate

My daughter and I made it to see ATEEZ, our first big K-Pop concert. Here are three things that make the K-Pop experience special.