Holidays Archives

15 Random and Geeky Facts About Pop Culture Pumpkins

September 13, 2020September 12, 2020Lisa Tate0

The fall season comes with an abundance of pumpkins. Here are some random and geeky facts about these glorious gourds in pop culture.

‘Friends’ and ‘Nightmare’: Two New Advent Calendars for the Holiday Season

August 23, 2020August 21, 2020Jenny Bristol0

Two new Advent calendar sets from Insight Editions will bring new ways to celebrate to your holiday season.

Soldiers in Petticoats: 100 Years of Voting Rights

August 18, 2020August 17, 2020Sarah Pinault0

My earliest encounter with the Suffragettes was probably the same as everyone else my age, Winifred Banks singing “Sister Suffragette” in Mary Poppins. Winifred was singing about voting rights in Great Britain in 1910; women there would get partial access to a vote in 1918, and equal access with men in 1928. On this side […]

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2020

June 8, 2020June 8, 2020Dakster Sullivan2

Curated list of items perfect for the father figure in your life. You will find no neckties on this list. Only the best in the geek world.

3 “Egg Substitutes” for Filling the Easter Basket

April 10, 2020April 9, 2020Lisa Tate0

Even when you can’t go out to find eggs, you can still bring a little color to your Easter basket with these simple crafts.

Make Three Cuddly Character Cards With One Pattern

February 4, 2020February 3, 2020Lisa Tate0

Whether in February or anytime of year, it is hard not to fall in love with The Child (aka Baby Yoda) from the Disney+ series ‘The Mandalorian.’

Celebrate 2020 With Some Roaring Twenties Fun

December 29, 2019December 28, 2019Lisa Tate0

Try these ways of celebrating the music, movies, and literature of the 1920s during your 2020 New Year’s gathering.

A Holiday Stroll Down Peppermint Lane

December 24, 2019December 23, 2019Sarah Pinault2

Introducing the Peppermint Lane collection from Funko. Frosty, Santa, and Mrs. Claus welcome you to town. Swing by the diner for a cup of cocoa!

For a Last-Minute Candy Gift: Try Sugarwish

December 23, 2019December 22, 2019Corrina Lawson0

Need a last-minute present for a candy or popcorn lover? Sugarwish has got you covered.

20 Completely Random and Geeky Facts About Creepy Christmas Characters

December 22, 2019December 22, 2019Lisa Tate1

You better watch out! Christmas and holiday traditions and tales have some creepy, ghostly characters on the prowl.

Reuse Shipping Boxes for Free With Give Back Box Donations

December 21, 2019December 20, 2019Ruth Suehle0

If you’re got spare shipping boxes and used items to donate to charity, Give Back Box makes it easy.

Thorough and Pointless Radio Station Study: Christmas Edition!

December 21, 2019December 20, 2019Amy Weir1

In which Amy reprises her Radio Presets study in order to analyze what the 24-Hour Christmas Music station has been up to this past month.

Walking in a Frozen Wonderland

December 16, 2019December 15, 2019Sarah Pinault0

Sarah can’t get over the wide variety of ‘Frozen II’-themed merchandise there is this holiday season. Overwhelmed? She covers the spectrum from ‘Frozen II’ gum to a rideable Sven.

Making “Christmas Cracker” Gift Surprises

December 15, 2019December 14, 2019Lisa Tate2

Make an easy, fun, and geeky surprise-filled gift or party favor patterned after the classic Christmas cracker.

A “Green” Christmas Tree: Real or Fake?

December 15, 2019December 16, 2019Rebecca Angel2

My family has fluctuated between real and fake trees, and I never thought too much about it until recently, as climate change risks and environmentalism have become a factor in all my purchases.

Carols for a Cure

December 10, 2019December 9, 2019Sarah Pinault1

There are two genres of music that I love beyond all others: Broadway show tunes, and Christmas music.

Cyber Monday Deals Guide

December 2, 2019December 2, 2019Ruth Suehle1

Rather spend your day shopping? We’re rounding up the deals today.

Small Business Saturday: Shop Geeky, Shop Moms

November 30, 2019November 28, 2019Karen Walsh0

We love to support other geek moms so we put out a call on our Facebook group, collected small business owners, & we’re here to share them.

Best Black Friday Deals for Geek Moms

November 29, 2019November 29, 2019Ruth Suehle0

Don’t worry about sifting through the ads – we’re giving your shopping a power boost!

The 12 Days of Thanksgiving: A Survival Checklist

November 25, 2019November 24, 2019Sarah Pinault1

If you need some games to play, or jokes to tell on Thanksgiving day…if you are in need of something to point the conversation away from politics, we’ve got you covered.