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How My Slave Leia Costume Ended Up in Fanboys

It’s not every day one of your handmade costumes ends up in a movie, worn by a famous actress, and you had no idea it was happening! But here’s the story of how my Slave Leia costume ended up being worn by Kristen Bell in the movie Fanboys. […]

How to Put on a Lace Front Wig

Curious about trying a lace front wig? Whether it’s for cosplay or regular wear, choosing a lace front wig will give you the most realistic looking hair with a natural hairline. In this post I’ll cover what exactly a lace front wig is and how to wear it. […]

What Summer Camps Are You Doing?

This is the big question from all the moms this time of year. Every time I talk to someone, they ask, “What summer camps are you doing this year?” That’s camps, as in plural. You know what summer camp I got as a kid? A few weeks at […]

Don’t Trust SolutionCntral.com Reviews for Chill Pill

A website called Solution Central just totally plagiarized my article for the Chill Pill, even using the same title: A Drug Free Alternative for Anxiety and Insomnia. In their “honest review” they used my exact words about my personal experience, but then changed a few words to suit […]

Geek of the Week: Sindi of Sindiroo COSplays

This week’s featured geek is Sindi Sheth, better known as Sindiroo COSplays on Instagram and Facebook. Sindi’s love of Halloween and theatre combined to create a love of cosplay heavily influenced by Harry Potter and comic book superheroes. Please introduce yourself:  I teach Prop, Set and Costume design […]

The Fearless Lizard Hunters

I grew up in Florida, where lizards are just a part of everyday life. They are literally everywhere outside and often make their way inside as well. I spent a lot of my time catching lizards when I was little, and now my son is taking up the […]

5 Healthy Video Game Habits Everyone Should Follow

A lot of parents are a bit cautious about letting their kids venture into video gaming territory. They don’t want them to start too early, play too much, miss out on real-world playtime, etc. And those are all valid concerns. Our Guest Geek post this week goes over […]

Trying to Find the Time for Everything

It’s 5AM, it’s dark, everyone in the house is asleep. But not me. I’m here typing away because it’s probably the only quiet moment I’ll get today. Why? Because I’m a mom and it’s the weekend. And no matter how hard I try, I can’t seem to find […]

Geek of the Week: Erica of Red-E Cosplay

Please welcome Geek of the Week Erica, also known as Red-E Cosplay. This geek mama and mental health advocate embraced her geekiness later in life and now enjoys finding any excuse to dress up. Please introduce yourself: I am a wife, mom, mental health & suicide prevention advocate, […]

How to Make Your Apartment Feel Like Home

I’ve lived in various apartments over the years, and each place I took time to make it seem more “homey.” From plastering the walls with posters in college, to growing a windowsill garden in a tiny studio apartment, each place was home for a little while. Our Guest […]