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Author: E. Lillith McDermott

An Introvert’s Guide to Surviving Home Construction

November 6, 2016December 9, 2017E. Lillith McDermott2

Off and on for the last several months, we’ve been having some construction done on our house. The never-ending stream of workers has provided a new set of challenges. It might come as a surprise, but I’m an introvert. Worse yet for this home-invasion situation, an introvert who works from home!

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Unique Halloween Party – Body Bag Sleepover!

October 13, 2016December 9, 2017E. Lillith McDermott1

Love Halloween but having trouble thinking of a uniquely original way to celebrate with your kiddos? Well, look no further.

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Haunted Bone Garden — Halloween Decorating Craft

October 6, 2016December 9, 2017E. Lillith McDermott2

You, too, can create a freaky bone garden to scare your neighbors!

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‘American Ninja Warrior’: How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Ways

August 26, 2016December 8, 2017E. Lillith McDermott

Most of the popular athletic activities our society invests itself in are the realm of the super-jock: the all-American quarterback, the super-stud swimmer, and the genetically-superior tennis star. But not ‘American Ninja Warrior.’

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In Defense of the Good-Bad Movie

April 29, 2016December 8, 2017E. Lillith McDermott2

If you do a Google search for “bad movies” you will find list after list with titles like “Movies So Bad They’re Good” and “The Worst Movies of All Time.” If you don’t believe me, go ahead and try it; I’ll wait.

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How to Build a Winning Pinewood Derby Car

March 16, 2016December 8, 2017E. Lillith McDermott

When you decide to build a Pinewood Derby car, you will get a lot of advice. Some people will say that it is all about wheel alignment – no if’s, and’s or but’s. Others will stress that the weight of the car must be 5 oz., on the screws. And still others will repeat, “friction, friction, friction!”

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Buffy Redux: Watching BTVS with my Daughter

January 28, 2016December 15, 2017E. Lillith McDermott5

I have a confession – I made my daughter cry. Not on purpose – well, not exactly – but with an admitted amount of foreknowledge. You see, I let her watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer from start to finish.

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5 Things I’m looking Forward to in 2016

December 29, 2015December 4, 2017E. Lillith McDermott

I’ve made a list (and checked it twice) of things I’m looking forward to in 2016. Hopefully, just thinking of all these upcoming treasures will help shake loose those end of year blues.

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What Beer Should You Pair With Turkey?

November 21, 2015December 4, 2017E. Lillith McDermott

What beer should you pair with that Thanksgiving meal? Learning to balance Cut, Contrast, and Comparison will give you the best idea of the right craft beer for your menu.

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Is Grocery Shopping Making You Sick?

November 9, 2015December 4, 2017E. Lillith McDermott1

Do you wash your reusable grocery bags? According to one study, if you don’t now, you need to start!

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7 Perfectly Spooky Halloween Treats

October 28, 2015December 4, 2017E. Lillith McDermott

Seven of the easiest, creepiest, and yummiest Halloween treats!

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Monster Plants From Outer Space: DIY–Try It!

October 18, 2015December 4, 2017E. Lillith McDermott1

Make your own Monster-plants-from-outer-space!

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Everything You Need to Be a Craft Beer Geek–Except the Beard

September 6, 2015December 4, 2017E. Lillith McDermott

Beer is a deceptively simple drink. All varieties can be boiled down to four basic ingredients: water, yeast, hops, and grain. Seems simple enough until you look at the vastness of a beer bar menu. Read on for a comprehensive and short guide to Craft Beer Geekdom!

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Top 10 Tips For A DIY Haunted House

September 5, 2015December 4, 2017E. Lillith McDermott1

After building several over-the-top haunted houses, this GeekMom is happy to pass on some hard-won advice for making your haunt the best ever!

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‘HGTV Design Star’ Jen Bertrand Talks ‘Doctor Who’ and Country Club Punk

August 3, 2015December 3, 2017E. Lillith McDermott

Several years ago, we decided to go for broke, move out, and take our stately 1920s-era Grande Dame all the way down to the studs. Enter HGTV Design Star winner Jen Bertrand and her unique take on kid room designs and out-of-the-box living.

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Reasons to Cheat on the Mouse: Why Disneyphiles Should Visit Universal

July 13, 2015December 3, 2017E. Lillith McDermott

Even the most ardent Disneyphile needs to carve out time for Universal Studios and Universal Islands of Adventure when they visit Orlando. Read more for a list of reasons why!

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Universal Orlando's Portofino Bay Hotel : A GeekMom Review

July 9, 2015December 3, 2017E. Lillith McDermott3

The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort offers a little slice of Italy in a deluxe resort setting.

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Universal Orlando's CityWalk: VIVO Italian Kitchen and Blue Man Group

July 2, 2015December 3, 2017E. Lillith McDermott

An evening of family fun at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk featuring VIVO Italian Kitchen and The Blue Man Group.

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Kid Tested, Mother Approved Horror Selections

June 15, 2015December 2, 2017E. Lillith McDermott3

A (by no means complete) list of some of GeekMom Lillith’s favorite books, movies, and television shows for bringing horror to youngsters.

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In Defense of Horror: 5 Reasons to Scare Your Kids

June 14, 2015December 2, 2017E. Lillith McDermott6

Yes, sometimes it’s good parenting to scare your kids.

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