I just finished doing my taxes and e-filing with Turbo Tax. This is my 7th year using them. I got a 20% code to share and thought I would do a quick post in case anyone else was waiting to nearly the last moment like me this year! […]
If you need to complete that elf or fairy cosplay with pointed ears, there’s a super easy way to do it with pointed ear cuffs. They slip right on and are much easier to wear than the ear tips you have to glue on with spirit gum. We […]
A couple Halloweens ago I did a full DIY tutorial on making a magic staff using a big stick, and I used glow sticks for the green glow. This year I’m upgrading my Maleficent staff with LED lights! I’ll be wearing this cosplay at Enchantment Con in May […]
A few weeks ago I posted about starting a new business in your 40s, which is a project I’m currently embarking on and making some progress. After three months, I’m just now launching the website even though I have a lot more to add! I couldn’t wait any […]
Tired of brightly lit comic cons that feel like one big vendor room? Well, there’s a new convention called ENCHANTMEN Con coming to the Florida comic con scene in May that aims to bring together five distinct fandom Realms in one “dark con” event. The Realms themselves will […]
Seeing snow for the first time was at the top of my 7-year-old son’s to-do list this year, and we made it happen this spring break with a trip to Westford, Massachusetts to visit friends. My son was surprised to find the snow cold and wet, because he […]
The newest scam to pop up in my inbox is an e-mail from “Liam,” claiming to be Tony Terry’s manager representing an online musical concert to be held on Facebook in March. The event is supposedly sponsored by Nike, and they offered to pay me $2,000 for each […]
My Candid aligners arrived after about five weeks. My honest first thoughts when I put the first set on was, “Oh no, these feel SO weird. Have I made a terrible mistake? Am I going to be able to handle wearing these?” I have been wanting to try […]
Keelan and I got a fun new Japanese snack box to test out thanks to TokyoTreat.com and you can save $5 off your first box with our promo code! Tokyo Treat is a subscription box you can get as low as $32.50 a month. It’s packed with up […]
Publix BOGO, is it Buy One, Get One free? Or can you just get one for half price? The answer is: It depends what state you are in! Different States, Different BOGO Rules I live in Florida, where if you buy one BOGO item, you pay full price […]
Did you know you can get motion sickness just sitting in the couch? I got to learn the hard way while trying to play Resident Evil Village, which is played in first person. Everything was great, until it wasn’t! And here all I thought I had to worry […]
Our stuffed monkey toy nearly lost his head, but mom is here to save the day and sew it back on! This is my third video on sewing up a ripped stuffed animal, and I chose to record this one because the tear was in the neck, where […]
I recently assembled a Power Girl cosplay with pieces from Amazon and gave it a little steampunk twist. Power Girl, also known as Kara Zor-El, is the cousin of Superman, but she’s probably more known for her amazing cleavage window than her awesome power. I posted on Facebook […]
A friend sent me a video on Instagram of these crazy looking “makeup glasses” for people who can’t see up close and have trouble putting on makeup without their glasses. As someone who needs readers and usually just has to guess where my eyeliner needs to go, I […]
I am 47 and starting a new business. I did this before in my late 20s and I recall it being much more exciting and less scary. Possibly because I didn’t really know what I was getting into. It’s something I’ll be able to tie into the blog, […]
I was recently at our local library and excited to see it was finally bouncing back from Covid and doing classes and activities again! I signed up for the first available kid-friendly drop-in class, which happened to be a slime making class. I have never actually made slime […]
We did something a little different this holiday season and took a 10-day Caribbean cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas. Rest assured, Santa was able to locate the boat! We visited Haiti, Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, St. Kitts and St. Lucia on the cruise and the […]
The latest info on how to get your Instagram account back after it’s been hacked, with a new feature.
If you have a younger child and a new gaming system, you may be wondering what video games to get. We’ve been reviewing games since my son was 3, so our expertise lies in games for kids under the age of 8. Our preferred gaming system is the […]
The number one question I get on the blog is, “How do I use the Chill Pill,” followed by, “Why can’t I feel the pulse?” The Chill Pill is a small handheld device that uses electrotherapy stimulation to ease anxiety, panic attacks and insomnia. The review I wrote […]
Thinking about getting your child (or yourself!) a Nintendo Switch? Here’s what you need to know about this very popular gaming platform, and what you’ll need to go with it. From deciding between a regular Switch and the Switch Lite, to what additional accessories you might need, we’ve […]
One day you’re a hot cosplay chick on the cover of a Star Wars documentary popping up on everyone’s Netflix, and the next you’re a 40+ mom popping up on an obscure movie at the Dollar Tree. So obscure that it ends up on TikTok, where you find […]
With San Diego Comic Con returning after a two-year hiatus, it has me thinking about some of my favorite Comic Con memories. This one is my best one- the story of how I ended up on Entertainment Weekly for their coverage of San Diego Comic Con. It was […]
As a working parent, it can be tough to find the right balance between work and play. Between meetings, deadlines, and a never-ending to-do list, it’s easy to feel like there’s not enough time in the day to enjoy life with your family. However, finding this balance is […]
Greece has been on my travel wish list for a long time, and I hope to make it there someday soon. Until then, I’ll you’ll have to rely on tips from today’s Guest Geek post, which has some good advice about avoiding crowds and exploring Greece. Greece is […]
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