Gobble is the latest meal kit subscription box we’ve tried and wow, was it good! But also it’s one of the pricier ones, so I told my husband I’d get another box if someone uses my code that earns me a Gobble credit and gives the user their […]
As Instagram insists on focusing on video, more and more photo-loving people are looking for a new alternative. A lot of people have been mentioning Vero, so I downloaded the app and am giving it a try. Is this the “new” Instagram? So far, I’m not quite convinced. […]
Recently I got to check out a new selfie photography studio in Jacksonville, modeled a t-shirt for Ript Apparel, shopped on SHEIN for the first time and signed up for the Amazon Influencer Program because I shop on there all the time anyway. Take Your Own Pics at […]
This Monday evening, 7/19/21 at 8PM I’ll be going live on @SewGeekMama’s Instagram page to chat about all things cosplay with Jenna Esposito! You can read more about Jenna in her Geek of the Week feature here on the blog: Geek of the Week: Jenna Esposito Cosplay – […]
Our latest Geek of the Week is Ana Hotaling from Cosplay Over 40, a popular Instagram and Facebook page featuring cosplayers 40+. Being an over 40 cosplayer myself, I know the older crowd can often get overlooked for features and love that Cosplay Over 40 shines the spotlight […]
Don’t want to buy an ill-fitting packaged costume? Here’s how to easily put together the classic Scarlet Witch cosplay costume from WandaVision, using pieces from Amazon and a free template for the headpiece. Before I had my son, I owned a costume shop and handmade ALL my costumes! […]
I lost my best friend in December. It was sudden, shocking, and left a huge gaping hole in my life. It was hard to function at first, since everywhere I looked, I saw her. Over 25 years of friendship there were a lot of memories, photos and gifts…everything […]
Season 2 of The Mighty Ones from DreamWorks Animation premieres on Peacock and Hulu on July 1, 2021, and I got the chance to interview Alex Cazares and Josh Brenner, otherwise known as Strawberry and Twig from the show. I only had time to ask a few questions, so […]
The last day of school was last week and summer is now in full swing. And now that my son is in school, summer is back to being a more defined moment in time rather than just the hottest time of the year. But I’m finding summers now […]
After a week of being sick, I was really looking forward to unboxing the Amour box by TheraBox and checking out all the fun goodies that awaited inside. TheraBox is the #1 self-care subsciption box and is filled with therapist curated products to nourish your mind, body and […]
Just over a month ago I got started in hydroponic gardening with the Lettuce Grow farm stand. I’ve been enviously eyeing these things at restaurants and neighbor’s yards for a while and finally decided to make the jump to getting one myself. I was tired of seeing my […]
Around the time our children’s book was published in September last year, we entered the Story Monsters Approved book award contest. Now the winners have been announced and I’m Going to My First Comic Convention is on the winner’s list for children’s picture books! Our First Book Award […]
My husband Sean is retiring from the Army after 31 years. We’ve been together for 22 of those. It’s been quite an adventure as a Special Forces wife- many ups and downs, many deployments and I’ve probably been looking forward to this day much more than he has. […]
Flying is one thing I’ve been avoiding during this whole pandemic business, but once I got out and did it, I was impressed by how well everything was handled. It was actually EASIER flying now due to a few COVID-required tweaks in the way things are done. The […]
I went for a retro WWII Captain America cosplay look from Captain America: The First Avenger and recreated the heater shield using foam and Worbla. This type of shield is based on a type of European medieval shield, was given the name “heater shield” due to the shape resembling […]
After nearly six years of motherhood, I’m finally starting to feel like myself again. I am slowly getting back into my cosplay groove, so I’m doing my first interview type thing in a while today (3/14/21) on Instagram Live with @TempleOfGeek. They do a Cosplay Connection segment, and […]
Have you been enjoying WandaVision as much as I have? If so, here’s a free printable template for Wanda’s classic Scarlet Witch headpiece to help you get into character! The headwear in the photo was made using foam, Worbla and a headband, but you can use the template […]
When I got an e-mail about reviewing a cognitive booster called the Brain Pill, I instantly started imagining Bradley Cooper popping that little pill in “Limitless,” and wondering if it really worked. The website boasted the benefits of “unrelenting focus, unshakable concentration and unstoppable productivity even under high-stress […]
I recently pulled a pile of journals out of the attic fill with volumes of teenage angst from 1989 – 2002. Reading through them made me feel like I was stuck in one long episode of My So Called Life. It made me a bit nostalgic for a […]
I’ve been enjoying my Hello Fresh meal box subscription for a bit, but wanted to see what different places were like since there are SO many now. So I put Hello Fresh on pause last week and gave Every Plate a try. Here’s the breakdown comparing Hello Fresh […]
Post has been updated to included Silk’n Titan Review after 6 months. I am 45 and want to age gracefully but not just give up! I continue to use this device and see results. I like it so much that I joined their affiliate program, so links are […]
Our Guest Geek post today is by Elizabeth Shelby, the author of fantastical coloring books for children featuring unicorns, mermaids and fairies. You can find her coloring books on her website, LetsColorImaginations.com and on Amazon. Mythical creatures like unicorns, mermaids, and fairies are such fascinating creatures that they […]
Watch as I try Beef Rinds LIVE for the first time! I like to consider myself an adventurous eater, and I like to try new things. So when Holy Cow contacted me about trying their new Holy Cow Beef Rinds I figured I’d give them a try. They […]
