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Thanks to the internet making it easier to share and an increased distaste for disposable culture, the early 2000s were a great time to be a creator. Hackerspaces (and soon makerspaces, but we’re jumping ahead) exploded worldwide, and people were sharing more and more of their work and how-to knowledge online. There had long been hobbyist […]

It’s a new year, and a new LEGO set. Though to be fair, this one arrived back in December, and I’m just getting to it now. But it’s still one of the more recent LEGO sets, and also quite a contrast to the last set I reviewed, the LEGO X-Mansion. The Botanical Garden packaging. Image […]

There are all types of earbuds and earphones for a variety of purposes. Some cover the ear while others go inside the ear. However, one style i tend to lean towards are the open-ear earbuds. EarFun, a brand I have used in the past and one which my son-in-law swears by, has recently released its […]

Look, am I excited that Nintendo has finally released an official first look at the Nintendo Switch successor? Of course, I am! But I have to admit that a certain part of me—a petty, vindictive part—was hoping that the big N would double down on their silence in the face of the regular, dubious “leaks” […]

Your people have fled the tyrannical control of UNITY, escaping to the Andromeda galaxy. Using the debris of a precursor civilization, and under constant threat from both raiders and other settlers, it’s up to you to build a new home on the frontier. In “Reaping the Rewards,” I review the finished product from a crowdfunding […]

In Lauren Bear’s second novel, Mother of Rome, she tackles the story of Rhea Silva, Princess, lover, mother, wolf. The genesis of a great empire lies in the overlooked story of a forgotten princess.

I’ve been meaning to go on a personal field trip to a Pizza Hut Classic ever since I saw this blog post about them two years ago. In a world where nostalgia and immersive experiences rule pop culture, a combination of the two with a side of breadsticks sounded like a slam dunk of a […]

I’m not even going to bury the lede, here: I spent a lot of time humming the theme from X-Men ’97 while I assembled this LEGO set! In case you weren’t aware, Disney revived the fan-favorite 90’s X-Men: The Animated Series earlier this year with a new show that picked up right where the old one left off. […]

If making new friends as an adult had a Facebook status, mine would be “it’s complicated.” Add into the mix that I’m a geeky mom who describes herself as a “hermitty little bridge troll,” and you probably have an idea of what making mom friends on the playground is like for me. (Spoiler: It’s horrible. […]

How well do you know your fellow adventurers? This party game will put you to the test! In “Reaping the Rewards,” I review the finished product from a crowdfunding campaign. Adventure Party was originally funded on Kickstarter in June 2023, and was delivered to backers in spring and summer of 2024. This review is adapted […]

We’ve come to the final guide of the holiday season. It’s time to fill those stockings and get a few last minute ideas out there. Here are our favorite stocking stuffer and last minute ideas for your holiday shopping list. Spotify Annual Gift Card Price: $99 Location: Amazon The one constant on my teenage daughter’s […]