It's the time of year when most conversations will veer toward Halloween costumes at some point and the popular inquiry of what you and your child will be for Halloween. Since I have been known to dress up elaborately from time-to-time, I get asked this question a lot, usually with the expectation that I will … Continue reading What Are You Going to be for Halloween?
Tag: Cosplay
Keane Interest: Hive Society White Party, GAAM, Chuck E. Cheese and Geek Mama T-Shirts
Welcome to the latest edition of the Week in Review, now called "Keane Interest" because I wanted something a little more catchy. This edition covers the latest GAAM event, the Hive Society White Party, a new love for Chuck E. Cheese and the Geek Mamas t-shirt shop on Tee Public. Space GAAM gets a New … Continue reading Keane Interest: Hive Society White Party, GAAM, Chuck E. Cheese and Geek Mama T-Shirts
Rocking those Leeloo Dallas Orange Suspenders 20 Years Later
A lot of my "over-40" cosplay choices are not quite the same as the characters I chose in my 20's. Add in the post-baby bod issues and an emphasis on family-friendly choices that cover most of my bits and that cancels out most the costumes from my 30's as well. But some costumes I just … Continue reading Rocking those Leeloo Dallas Orange Suspenders 20 Years Later
Happy Mother’s Day to My Mom
I'm visiting my mom for Mother's Day weekend so this one is going to be short and sweet! One of these days I'll plan ahead of time. 🙂 Nothing makes you appreciate your mom in new ways like becoming a parent. You reach a new level of understanding for every crazy developmental stage you go … Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day to My Mom
May the 4th Be With You, Free Comic Book Day and Main Library ComicCon
Saturday was a busy day as May the 4th combined with Free Comic Book Day and we headed downtown to the Jacksonville Public Main Library to celebrate. May the 4th is also known as Star Wars day, while the 5th is unofficially Revenge of the 5th. What started as a pun, "May the 4th be … Continue reading May the 4th Be With You, Free Comic Book Day and Main Library ComicCon
Fun Day at Jacksonville Beaches Library ComicCon
For the past seven years, the Beaches Library, located in Neptune Beach, FL, has thrown a ComicCon complete with comics, vendors, panels and cosplay. Each year it gets better and better! We had a great time this year doing all the kid's activities. The event is usually held sometime in April and is always free to … Continue reading Fun Day at Jacksonville Beaches Library ComicCon
My Slave Leia Story – Or The Real Reason I Have 100k Facebook Page Likes and a Blue Check Mark
I have a pretty impressive number of Facebook likes on my page. Over 140,000 at the moment. And a verified account with a fancy blue checkmark. But unfortunately it has nothing to do with blogging and everything to do with making and wearing the infamous Princess Leia gold bikini costume, also known as the "Slave Leia" … Continue reading My Slave Leia Story – Or The Real Reason I Have 100k Facebook Page Likes and a Blue Check Mark
Geek of the Week: Elle of Fred and Elle Designs
This week's Geek of the Week is the seamstress half of the amazing cosplay duo Fred and Elle Designs. These two work together to make some of the most amazing cosplay creations you'll see at a con, and usually take home first prize. Some of you may have even seen Fred competing on SyFy's Cosplay … Continue reading Geek of the Week: Elle of Fred and Elle Designs
Geek of the Week: Jenna Esposito Cosplay
This week's featured geek has been known to show up around town dressed like Wonder Woman, drives a car decorated with her favorite superhero and makes neat nerdy things in her Etsy shop Lazy Girl Art Studio. 1) Let's start with the basics - I'm Jenna Esposito and you can find me as JennaEspositoCosplay on … Continue reading Geek of the Week: Jenna Esposito Cosplay
Week in Review: NYE, Painted Rocks, Enchanting Cosplay and Xcentz 5-Port Charger
Hey there! I'm back with the first Week in Review for 2019, and only a couple of weeks behind. I slacked off on the round-up during the holiday, but the kiddo went back to preschool (finally!) so I guess it's time for me to get it back together. Week in Review - 1/1 - 1/12 … Continue reading Week in Review: NYE, Painted Rocks, Enchanting Cosplay and Xcentz 5-Port Charger