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FitTrack Dara Smart Scale Review Update: It Broke

In April, I got a FitTrack Dara BMI Smart Scale to feature on the blog and really liked it. Then it started getting weird after six months, and now it’s totally dead after only nine months. I was sent the scale free for an honest review, so I’m […]

Robecca Steam Steampunk Makeup Tutorial with SFX Rivets

My latest makeup inspiration comes from Robecca Steam, a steampunk robot girl from Monster High. She has blue hair, wears bright purple eye shadow and has bronze skin with rivets. I went more golden with my skin, and didn’t apply as many rivets as she has, but the […]

What I Learned from Swedish Death Cleaning

It may sound like a strange ritual for cleansing the dead, but the term Swedish Death Cleaning actually refers to the process of de-cluttering and purging your belongings so your loved ones won’t be left with a mountain of personal crap to sift through after you pass away. […]

Cruella Makeup Tutorial on YouTube

I just added the full 2021 Cruella makeup tutorial on the SewGeekMama YouTube channel! This one is a full walk-through of the entire process of putting on the eye-makeup, contouring and the sharply defined lip. If you are in need of the full costume, I also did a […]

A Year of Creativity and Cosplay

This year I threw myself back into the world of cosplay, but was determined to keep it fun and not slide back into commission work. I knew if I did that, I’d just be back to spending all my time stressing over other people’s costumes with no time […]

Editor’s Picks: The Christmas 2021 Recap

This month was a fast-paced whirl of activity, with one Christmas event or party after another, capped by THREE Christmases and now that it’s all done I’m just trying to catch my breath and recall what all we did. This Editor’s Pick edition is a little different than […]

10 Tips from our Adventure at Universal Studios Orlando 2021

We recently went to Universal Studios Orlando for the first time in nearly 20 years! And this time we brought along our 6-year-old for a fun filled couple days of rides, superheroes and magic. I didn’t do a lot of research before we went beyond a short Facebook […]

Earn Money While Shopping with Rakuten

If you aren’t using Rakuten while online shopping this holiday, you are missing out! I’ve been using it for years, back when it was called eBates, and have gotten over $1500 back since using it. It’s totally free, easy to sign up, and you usually save even more […]

Yes, I Know You Unfollowed Me

I use an app on Instagram to keep track of who has followed and unfollowed me on my @SewGeekMama Instagram account. Why? Because that’s the account I do the most sponsored posting on, and I like to keep track of who’s supporting me and who isn’t. And usually, […]

7 Quick Remedies for Puffy Eyes

Every mom has experienced sleepless nights and the puffy eyes that follow. Or maybe a big cry or an extra evening cocktail and then poof! You end up looking a little rough the next morning. Our Guest Geek post this week is full of tips to get your […]