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Tag: Pirates

Make/Play/Watch/Read: A Pirate’s Life for Me

July 3, 2021July 2, 2021Evil Genius Mum

Time to Make/Play/Watch/Read your way to the high seas in search of treasure! It’s a pirate’s life for everyone!

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Pirate Wiener  Image: Dakster Sullivan

Florida Renaissance Festival: Pirate Wieners and More!

February 15, 2017December 11, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Florida Ren Fest is the place to go if you want a taste of the renaissance but with fried Oreos.

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Songwriting With Kids: Holiday Parodies

December 11, 2016December 16, 2017Rebecca Angel2

Be creative with your kids and write a holiday song parody based on a fandom character. Here’s a step by step guide to songwriting that will bring some laughter to your family this season.

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Talk Like a Pirate Day

10 Ways to Make Talk Like a Pirate Day Fun…and Educational!

September 19, 2016December 16, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

September 19th is a favorite day for the buccaneers out there: International Talk Like A Pirate Day! Kids love pirates, and with good reason. They get to dress up, speak differently, and attack enemies… but did you know you can take an educational spin on Talk Like a Pirate Day?

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Talk Like a Pirate: Family History Time

September 19, 2016December 8, 2017Evil Genius Mum

Talk Like a Pirate Day is merely a starter for the Language of My Foremothers. Talking the talk is fun, but knowing your heritage is even better.

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Pirate Day Decor

September 19, 2016December 16, 2017Rebecca Angel

Yes, it’s International Talk Like A Pirate Day again. Let’s decorate and have fun ARRRRR!!!!

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Apple, Hello Kitty, and Me

April 8, 2016December 16, 2017Rebecca Angel

What do a computer company, a Japanese cat, and a GeekMom have in common? They’re all turning forty this year! Find out what other geeky things and people share Rebecca Angel’s birthday year of 1976.

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Looking For New Young Books?

September 1, 2015December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel4

Looking for some new books for your younger kids? Like dinosaurs, pirates, or robots? Then check out these three new titles!

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Pirate vs. Ninja Christmas

December 17, 2014December 16, 2017Rebecca Angel2

My son is a ninja fan, and I am most certainly Pro-Pirate. How does this play out at Christmas?

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Geek-twisting Holiday Songs

December 4, 2014November 22, 2017Rebecca Angel2

Oh, who wants the same old boring lyrics to our holiday favorite tunes? Add a geeky twist!

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Pirate Day Book Review: Scott Chantler’s Pirates of the Silver Coast

September 19, 2014December 15, 2017Kay Moore

This all-ages graphic novel features a feisty, adventurous girl seeking her lost brother in a fantasy medieval setting.

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Pirate Week: Gamin’ Like a Pirate

September 14, 2014December 16, 2017Rebecca Angel

Avast! What will yer hearties be doin’ to pass the time on deck September 19th? Idle pirates are a dangerous lot, so here are some suggestions fer gamin’.

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TMNT #36 Cover  Image courtesy of IDW Publishing

GeekMom: Comic Book Corner–TMNT, Harley Quinn, Teen Titans, The X-Files, and Pirates!

July 16, 2014December 16, 2017Dakster Sullivan

This week on Comic Book Corner we have Harley Quinn, Teen Titans, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The X-Files, and Anne Bonnie.

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Advent of Christmas Past: Our Pirate Christmas Island Adventure

January 6, 2014November 24, 2017Cathé Post2

Come join us as the Christmas and Pirate Playmobil Advent Calendars are opened and hi-jinks follow…

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Talk Like a Pirate Day: The Inspiration in a Peg Leg

September 19, 2013December 16, 2017Judy Berna2

A peg leg can be a fun accessory for amputees. But in one dancer’s case, they can also restore the joy of life.

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Talk Like a Pirate Day: Craft a Quick Pirate!

September 19, 2013December 16, 2017Sarah Pinault

Need a quick Pirate costume for Talk Like a Pirate Day? Look no further, here be costume ideas.

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Talk Like a Pirate Day: When Pirates Get Sad

September 19, 2013December 16, 2017Rebecca Angel

Even pirates get sad. Here’s a little story read aloud about what to do if this happens to your little pirate in the house.

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It's Official: Take a Course In Pirate

September 16, 2013December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

In honor of Talk Like A Pirate Day, Mango Languages has a free course in talking like a pirate. Get started to be ready for the big day!

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T-Shirt Halloween Costume Ideas

October 18, 2012December 16, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays and its not because of the candy. I LOVE to dress up in costumes. And even though I have two professional grade costumes in my arsenal of attire, I don’t wear either one of them on Hallows Eve. Instead, I like to find cheap and creative ways to dress up as whatever floats my boat at the time.

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