Author: Tara

Events

Free Pre-Screening Event: New Girl

Geeky Hostess readers have been invited to a free pre-screening of Fox’s newest show, New Girl. If you’re in the Seattle area this Thursday, check it out! (Just make sure you RSVP by Wednesday, and let them know I sent you.) Haven’t heard of New Girl? Adorably geeky girl + […]

Events

Where To Eat While at PAX

PAX is upon us. Geeks and Gamers will be taking over downtown Seattle for the weekend, and I could not be more thrilled. If you’re attending, there will be times that you’ll want to grab something to eat, and you may have no idea where to go. Cheesecake Factory and […]

Crafty Geek

DIY Light Up-Shoe Clips

These ridiculously cute light-up shoe clips are fairly easy to make, as long as you have an LED sewing kit available. Instructions below: These would be the cutest thing for a wedding, and the perfect addition to a Fairy costume! Source: The Mary Sue

Gift Ideas

Cute Decals for your iPad

Want to dress up your newest iToy? These decals will show your personality but keep it cute. Whether it’s Portal, skulls and crossbones, Pac-Man, or juice boxes that intrigue you, they’ve got it all. Check it out! (Most decals come in a pack with a white and black version, so […]

Geek Etiquette

Contest: Paper Culture Cards

While at BlogHer, I had the pleasure of meeting representatives from Paper Culture. Paper Culture is an online card company that makes extremely cute, eco-friendly cards. These are very customizable, and may be the perfect way to show your personality through your stationary, thank you cards, or holiday cards. I personally […]

Weddings

Best Engagement Photos Ever

I had to post these, because SO many people sent them my way. It’s as if they knew it was perfect for me! (Keep scrolling, it’s worth it.) They’ve got all the wedding/engagement cliches: Picnic in the field, warm vintage tones, gray and yellow, and then just totally made it […]

Entertaining

Bring Back the Pinata

Oh Pinatas, the sweet childhood activity that involved beating a paper animal until his glorious insides spewed out. Why did we ever stop having these as parties? Now that you’re an adult, I suggest you bring them back.* Confetti System, as seen on on A Practical Wedding, has some gorgeous […]

Geeky Fashion

Team Neville Tee

Show your true feelings about Harry Potter with this sweet new t-shirt from Think Geek. I mean, (spoiler alert!) Neville saves the day AND grew up to be pretty darn good looking. I’d choose him in a heartbeat. The shirt’s available in unisex and babydoll for $16.99-$19.99.

Gift Ideas

Feel Better With A Good Book

Some days, you just need to run home after work, grab a giant bowl of ice cream (with hot fudge and sprinkles, please) and open up a fun book. And today, I did just that. I’m starting Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, a book I recommended to my mom […]

Events

How To Geek Out at BlogHer

This past weekend, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend BlogHer. Now, the idea of spending a weekend with 3500+ women bloggers seemed a bit daunting, but I’m so happy I went. I have never been surrounded by so many intelligent, interesting, passionate, and welcoming women in my life–I learned […]