The past week I got myself a nifty new seat belt strap cover, gave magnetic eyelashes a try, stayed at the LEGOLAND beach retreat and sent off a box of Geek Mamas air fresheners for the early birds at WasabiCon. It's Called a Chewbelta! I'm a big Star Wars fan and have been known to … Continue reading Keane Interest: Chewbelta, Magnetic Eyelashes, Legoland Beach Retreat and Getting Fresh at WasabiCon
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Yoda Best Footprint Cards for Father’s Day, Mother’s Day or Any Day
We got a little geeky this past Mother's Day and did handmade Star Wars inspired cards proclaiming "Yoda Best," using a green footprint for Yoda. These work great for Father's Day too! * Contains Amazon affiliate links that may earn me a few pennies if you buy the supplies through my links.* How to Make … Continue reading Yoda Best Footprint Cards for Father’s Day, Mother’s Day or Any Day
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
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
Do You Really Want to Know What I’m Thinking About?
My husband is one of those people that always asks "What are you thinking about?" It's possible I may project a look that I am deep in thought, because there's always this low level of constant brain chatter happening inside my head. Sometimes it's just anxiety and I'm mulling over some insignificant detail. Sometimes it's … Continue reading Do You Really Want to Know What I’m Thinking About?
A Star Wars Fan Geeks Out in Ireland
My husband has a lot of family in Ireland, so we go back to visit often. We try to make each trip a little different and see new things so on this past visit I was intent on visiting a couple of the Star Wars filming locations. It's no secret I'm a Star Wars fan! … Continue reading A Star Wars Fan Geeks Out in Ireland
Happy Father’s Day! Yes, even you, Darth Vader.
I randomly found this image online one Father's Day and thought it was funny. I had no idea it came from a book called Darth Vader and Son, by Jeffrey Brown, until a friend surprised me with the book she found at a garage sale. There's also one with Leia called Vader's Little Princess, which … Continue reading Happy Father’s Day! Yes, even you, Darth Vader.
I Like Star Wars the Normal Amount
I like Star Wars in a perfectly normal way, like a normal person likes things...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 … 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
The Changing Geek Generation
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 The Changing Geek Generation