Today I’ve been married for 21 years, and I realized yesterday I forgot to get any kind of card or present for my husband. We do have dinner plans though, actually by ourselves which is rare, so I suppose maybe we are considering that a “couples gift.” I […]
It’s one of those times when it feels like everything is happening all at once and I’m just rushing to try and keep up with it. This week we had two air conditioners blow, an electrical fire in my office and part of my tooth fly out while […]
I’ve been waiting several years for Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and OMG they made it worth it. It’s everything and more. There’s so much to this game that it’s going to keep me busy for hours and hours and hours. I am trying to pace […]
Did you know you can stick the bottom of your lettuce in water and actually keep growing it after you use it? It works great with Romaine! I got a pack of Artisan Lettuce recently (which is a bit pricey) so I decided to see if I could […]
You’ve seen Katie Reed on the blog before as a Geek of the Week and featured children’s book author for her Wizard and the Lizard series. Now Katie has a new feather in her cap- children’s book illustrator! Her new book, The Fantastical Summer Forest Festival: A Whimsical […]
I’m a huge Legend of Zelda fan and have played countless hours of Breath of the Wild, so I’ve been anxiously awaiting the release of Tears of the Kingdom. And now the wait is over! I hopped out of bed around 4AM on May 12th to get started […]
The Entina Tina2S 3D printer is easy to use right out of the box! I’ve wanted to 3D printer forever, so when my son said he was going to save his money for one, I told him to save half and I’d pay for the rest. One birthday […]
I wanted to dress up like Jessica Rabbit since the first moment I saw her way back when Who Framed Roger Rabbit? first came out. It took me years to finally get it together, and I found the perfect dress (with a small alteration) and red wig, and […]
Have you looked at your own Goodreads profile lately? There may be some surprises! I was busy giggling over author Jenny Lawson’s Goodreads profile debacle (picture shown below), where someone had spammed her page with sex toy ads disguised as books, and realized I hadn’t looked at my […]
One question I get a lot is, “How often should I post on my (fill in the blank).” It can be a blog or social media, but everybody wonders about the magic formula that will bring more traffic and engagement. I’ve Googled the question myself to see what […]
The new Temu app is everywhere right now and people want to know: Is it legit? Are the products real? Will I get my order? Is it a total scam? Well I have some answers if you are seeking the truth about Temu. I was contacted by Temu […]
I got up way to early to get ready for the news this morning! I’ll be on Ch. 4 News4JAX at 9:40 AM to talk about the upcoming Beaches Library Comic Fest. I’ll also be on First Coast Living Friday morning to talk about the event. I’m not […]
From being a SHEIN ambassador, to helping a “friend” get back into their Instagram account with a link, social media is filled with scam artists trying to steal your account or your money. I’ve compiled a list of the top social media scams I’ve run across on Instagram […]
Wishing a big happy 8th birthday to my son Keelan! Without him, this blog wouldn’t exist. I had no idea exactly where I’d be going with the blogging thing nine years ago when I started writing while going through IVF. Spoiler alert- the IVF was a success and […]
I’ve been looking forward to checking out the new Avatar movie, Avatar: The Way of Water, and have some mixed feelings about the film. It’s definitely worth a watch if you liked the first Avatar and would like to continue where they left off, with Jake Sully becoming […]
Check out this super cool cyberpunk spider lamp by Mecrob that takes inspiration from Alexander Trufanov, the Art Director for Owlcat Games. This mechanical arachnid serves as both a unique art piece and functional desk lamp, and you actually build it yourself! Cyberpunk Spider Lamp If you’re looking […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Ranges are one of the most important and money-saving features in the kitchen. They combine the stove and oven cooking features, providing great flexibility. Buying or replacing a range can be an exciting but overwhelming decision. As a combined appliance, you will need double considerations to choose the […]
An iPhone is like a powerful tiny computer in your pocket. It does so much stuff, it’s hard to keep up with it all! I’ve had an iPhone for more than 10 years now, and I’m still learning new ways to use it. Read on for five things […]