Cosplayers can get pretty wound up when asked about the current state of the cosplay community. My generation in particular can get their wonder panties in quite a bunch over “cosplay” and what cosplay means and how it’s basically a dirty word ruining everything associated with costuming. Many of us have acquiesced and accepted the … Continue reading Cosplay is Not a Dirty Word
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What to Expect at a Comic Con
When I started going to comic con-type events, there were only a handful. Most people know the big one - San Diego Comic Con. And if you are in the Southeast, DragonCon is the big destination. Over the last 10 years more and more comic cons have popped up. So much that you can't go … Continue reading What to Expect at a Comic Con
Let the Games Begin, Starting with a BittBoy Mini Game System
When my husband saw our son playing with a BittBoy, his reaction was "Well I guess this is the start of the video games..." It was said with a bit of disdain, as if it were a bad turn in our son's development. My reaction was a little different. Imagine me saying the same thing, … Continue reading Let the Games Begin, Starting with a BittBoy Mini Game System
Geeking Out on Tea – Adagio Teas Have All the Awesome Fandoms
I'm a fan of tea. I was born in Alabama and was basically raised on sweet tea. When I was little, if I had a choice between milk, juice or tea, I'd go tea every time. I got into hot teas and different varieties when I got older. I also have a pretty impressive collection … Continue reading Geeking Out on Tea – Adagio Teas Have All the Awesome Fandoms
The Total Cosplay Makeover – Mom Edition
The night I started the meds for my IVF cycle, I was supposed to run a table for my boutique at a big cosplay event. I had worked really hard to bring my character to life and was excited to wear the outfit as part of a trio. Things did not go as planned. The … Continue reading The Total Cosplay Makeover – Mom Edition
I Like Star Wars the Normal Amount
At least, that's what I thought until I was having dinner with a new friend and found out I have no idea what the normal amount is. I used to own a costume boutique so I was surrounded by cosplay/geeky people all the time. It was like living in a nerdy little bubble. Since I … Continue reading I Like Star Wars the Normal Amount
Raising Darth Vader
Ever get worried that you're raising a future Darth Vader? Or even worse, a Kylo Ren? Sure, we all go through our villain moments, but I'm still on the good side and have hopes of raising a sweet little super hero. So tonight in the bath, that sweet little future hero turns to me, lowers … Continue reading Raising Darth Vader
Geeky Guest Post: D is for Dark Knight
Welcome to the first installment of Geeky Guest Posts! Because everyone can relate to a geeky something. This one is a repost from Erika of DorkyMomDoodles.com, who's daughter obviously has a healthy love of the geeky side of life: Some toddler girls love Princess Sophia. Others love Doc McStuffins. Others — namely the ones whose … Continue reading Geeky Guest Post: D is for Dark Knight
Generation Geek
I'm old school. The only video games I kick ass at were released at least 20 years ago. And I love Star Wars, but I haven't even seen Rogue One yet. And I feel like that sort of define things. Especially with the death of Han Solo and then the real life death of Princess … Continue reading Generation Geek
Cosplay and Cons with the Kids
One of my favorite big conventions is almost here - San Diego Comic Con! I went the year I got pregnant and haven't made it back since I had my son, but we have done a lot of other conventions together. In fact, he attended his first con at just 6 weeks old! I look … Continue reading Cosplay and Cons with the Kids