If baking isn’t enough science for you, then you should grab these cookie cutters. Make yourself some cookies AND put together a 3D dinosaur? Win-win. The dinosaurs all come in their own kits, and they’re around $12 a piece. Reenact Jurassic Park and then feast on the bodies. You know you want to.
3D Dinosaur Cookie Cutters, around $12 each from SuckUK.
Mr. Geek and I have been doing some “summer cleaning” lately, and with that comes the discovery of a lot of small toys, figurines, swag from conventions, and other goodies that are fun but mostly just take up space. Instead of tossing them, or even worse, leaving them to gather dust on a shelf, I’d like to find a way to reuse them.
I’m taking inspiration from Alter Ego Jewelry: They create fun and funky jewelry and accessories from action figures, cars, and other small toys that’s gotten quite a celebrity following. Check out their offerings here. I personally love the idea of adding toy cars to belts and clutches! I’m thinking I could do a clutch covered in pins from cons? Maybe a necklace or charm bracelet with an extra D&D figurine or two?
Do you have a collection that’s gathering dust? What is it, and what will you do to give it a new life?
It’s the first day of Spring, and dreams of sunny picnics and lazy afternoon tea parties have entered my head. Little sandwiches are a go-to at both of these events, but it’s best to avoid the cliche triangles, circles, and squares. Dress your sandwiches up with these fun sandwich cutters!
DynoBytes Sandwich Crust Cutter
Who doesn’t love dinosaurs? $4.49.
Bat Bytes Sandwich Crust Cutters
Perfect meal for a Dark Knight marathon before the newest movie comes out. $6.69.
Puzzle Bites Sandwich Cutter
These sandwiches will be the hit of your game night! $7.50.
Crustache Crust Cutter
Whether you’re playing “spot the hipster” in the park or just need a quick disguise on your lunch break, these mustache sandwiches will do the job. $5.95.
What’s your favorite sandwich recipe? I’m partial to Nutella and Banana. (Does that even count as a sandwich anymore, or is it just dessert?)
Every once in a while I flip through catalogs for Pottery Barn Kids and Teen. Let’s face it–they have the cooler stuff. Most recently, I found this set of “Dino’s Attack” sheets and jumped for joy when I saw they were available for Queen-sized beds. That means us grown-ups can have fun sheets too!
The sheets are only a 200-thread count, so they may not be the best for everyday use, but would make for an amazing guest room.
Pottery Barn also carries sheets with more realistic illustrations of dinosaurs, available here.
Robots more your thing? They have those too.
Basically, Pottery Barn, just take my money.
Dinosaur and Robot sheets, $109 for a Queen sheet set (flat, fitted, and two pillowcases). Available at Pottery Barn Kids, in catalog and online only.
The Geeky Hostess will be posting her holiday wishlists at some of her favorite online shops over the next week. Use them as a guide to creating your own holiday wish list or find the perfect gift for the geeky host(ess) in your life!
I discovered Fred Flare about a year ago, and have enjoyed checking up on all of their newest goodies ever since. Below are some of my favorite items currently in stock, and bonus: many would make perfect stocking stuffers!
Tea Rex, $14.
Nothing would cheer me up more than seeing a cute lil dinosaur floating in my tea cup.
Lock and Key Barrettes, $14.
I love skeleton keys, and think these barrettes are a great mix of cutesy, feminine, and steampunk.
Cupcake Notepad, $9.
True story: As I was surfing the site, I thought to myself “If only they had a cupcake notepad.” This appeared. It was meant to be.
Speaking of cupcakes…
Cupcake Pillow, $32.
I mean, how can you not. Seriously.
Forget Me Knot Ring, $58
This ring is a staple of Fred Flare’s. It’s a cute gift to give a significant other or to buy yourself. I’d wear it whenever I have something important to remember.
What I’m Giving:
Nice Jewish Guys Calendar, $16
My single friends will get a kick out of getting a gift their mothers would approve of.
Found some stuff you like? Find these gifts and more at FredFlare.com. Fred Flare will give you free shipping on orders over $100 with the code “bicycle”. Get to it!
