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Friday Favorites: May 3

May 3, 2013 By Tara in Friday Favorites No Comments Tags: Gates Foundation, Kickstarter, Mazda6, Pinterest, Pixar, The Ladies and the Gents

It’s Friday, it’s gorgeous outside, and we have two big geek holidays coming up this weekend! Let’s celebrate!

Here are my favorites from this past week:

Favorite Twitter Account: PinterestFake
I have a love-hate relationship with Pinterest. I do get a lot of great ideas from there, but you have to sift through some not-so-great ideas that are always posted with comments like “This is a life changer!” “Best thing ever!” and “I’m making this TONIGHT!” The enthusiasm for mundane or impractical things is ridiculous. @PinterestFake took inspiration from the stupid ideas on Pinterest, and tweets (hopefully fictional) Pinterest descriptions. Love it! It’s a life changer!

Favorite Web Series: The Ladies and the Gents
This web series is a cute look into what happens in the bathrooms of a nightclub. As a fellow web series creator, I have to say their transitions at the end of episodes are some of the best I’ve seen. They get you hooked into watching more, and it looks like they have a lot of fun behind-the-scenes content! You can find it at YouTube.com.

Favorite Kickstarter: Pen to Paper, My Imaginary Friend
Children wrote stories about their imaginary friend, and Disney/Pixar artists brought it to life. It’s a beautiful idea, and it’s on Kickstarter for two more days. Take a look!

Favorite Place: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Visitors Center
I was invited to attend an event at the Visitors Center, and it’s really cool. It’s in Downtown Seattle, free and open to the public, and showcases the work the Gates Foundation is doing in an easy and inspiring way. Being connected to Microsoft, they make use of some really cool technology while masking everything in wood to make it feel warmer and more approachable. I’d highly recommend checking it out!

Favorite Car: Mazda6
After spending a week car shopping, we’ve picked one! We chose the Mazda6 because while it looks sporty and classy, it’s extremely safe and will be a great, reliable car. Plus, it comes loaded with all kinds of cool tech features. (I mean, it doesn’t literally park itself like a Ford Fusion, but we’ll let that slide.) Also, for some reason, Mazda6 has teamed up with Star Trek Into Darkness. I’ll let you know if the car beams us up anywhere, and just to be safe, I should probably avoid wearing any red shirts while driving.

Friday Favorites: April 26

Apr 26, 2013 By Tara in Friday Favorites No Comments Tags: cars, chili, Dungeon Bastard, EMP, fantasy, Friday Favorites, Kickstarter

Happy Friday! Here are some things that have caught my eye this past week:

Favorite Kickstarter: The World’s Worst Dungeon Crawl
I had the pleasure of doing some D&D-style improv with Bill Cavalier (also known as Dungeon Bastard), and it was some of the most fun I’ve ever had improvising. This guy was cracking me up! He just launched a Kickstarter for a hilariously bad RPG titled “The World’s Worst Dungeon Crawl,” and you know you all want in. Check it out here!

Favorite Recipe: Black Bean Chili
I made this recipe for myself and the writers of season two of Job Hunters (maybe if I bribe them enough, Tiffany will come back?), and it’s delicious! It’s vegetarian, good for you, and fantastic if you serve it with some tortilla chips. Yum!

Favorite Event: EMP’s Quest: Fantasy Exhibit Opening Adventure
I’m so psyched for the opening night party for EMP’s new fantasy exhibit tonight. Mr. Geek and I will be there checking out the exhibit, watching sword fighting and archery, sampling mead, cider, and butterbeer, meeting the new giant dragon built for the exhibit, and getting our photo taken atop the Iron Throne. Tickets may still be available here. Can’t make it out? Be on the lookout for a post in the future talking about the event and the exhibit!

(Least) Favorite Activity: Car Shopping
My car died over the weekend, which meant my week has mostly consisted of canceling meetings and looking for a new car. On the bright side? I’ve learned a lot about cars in the process. And re-learned a lot about public transportation. Use my misery as a reminder to take good car of your vehicle. Get it checked, give it a nice lil hug, and make sure all of your important documents are filed and organized for if and when you might need them. And then wish me luck on the car hunt.

Here’s hoping next week involves acquiring transportation and having time to find more favorites! What have you been loving this week?

Job Hunters Live Show!

Apr 5, 2013 By Tara in News No Comments Tags: Job Hunters, Kickstarter, live show

This Saturday from 12pm-6pm PDT, I’ll be live online. Yes, for 6 hours straight. The Job Hunters producers will be counting down the final hours of our Kickstarter campaign with our traditional live show. Basically, we’ll do goofy and embarrassing things in exchange for your donations. Last year included nicknames, eating disgusting things, a sing-along, and a giant jump into a pool among other things. Who knows what this year has in store for us?

Our tentative schedule so far:

12:00 – Intro/Welcome/Q&A
1:00 – Dating Game with Job Hunters characters
2:00 – Play-through of Job Hunters Showdown!
3:00 – Job Hunters Interactive Mafia!
4:00 – Gaming Hour – there will be some surprises here!
5:00 – Final Hour Ramp Up/Excitement/Dares
6:00 – FINISHED!

I’ll update this post with the link when I have it, but in the meantime you can RSVP on Facebook to be one of the first to get the link. Stop in, stay awhile, and see why Job Hunters is so important to me!

Still haven’t watched Job Hunters? See the full season (in under an hour!) here.

Haven’t donated yet? There’s still time! Visit our Kickstarter. We’ve got some awesome incentives including a Job Hunters RPG and a Job Hunters card game!

Please share news of the Live Show and the Kickstarter in your social circles–it would mean so much to me!

Makeup Tutorial: Avery from Job Hunters!

Mar 19, 2013 By Tara in Geeky Fashion, Videos No Comments Tags: Job Hunters, Kickstarter, makeup, OneUpMakeup, web series

Avery is a pop star in the Job Hunters world, and we wanted to make sure she always looked the part. Thanks to Mallory, Kristina always had bright eyes and glitter accents. Take a look at one of her most well-known looks on this episode of OneUpMakeup!

Want to see more of Avery and Job Hunters? Check out our Kickstarter!

Friday Favorites: March 15

Mar 15, 2013 By Tara in Friday Favorites No Comments Tags: Barre3, Friday Favorites, Job Hunters, Kickstarter, Kukuruza, Machine of Death, makeup, Maybelline

Here are my favorite things from this past week! Missed the first “Friday Favorites” post? Check it out here.

Favorite Beauty Product: Full n’ Soft Mascara
I’ve tried a lot of mascaras, but I keep coming back to this one. It makes my lashes all pretty-like but without feeling sticky, clumpy, or brittle. It looks and feels like I just have awesome natural lashes. Fellow OneUpMakeuper Meagan also swears by it. Plus, it’s only $5.99 on Amazon!

Favorite Video(s): “Most Cans Opened in 3 Seconds” and “After Ever After“
I can’t choose. Don’t make me choose. These videos are both very different, and I love them both. “Most Cans Opened” is only a few seconds long. “After Ever After” combines catchy songs with my love of Disney and parodies. Check them both out!

Favorite Kickstarter: Machine of Death
Machine of Death is a card game based on a book written by your favorite web comic artists and writers. So just donate. They’ve surpassed so many stretch goals that everyone ends up getting WAY more than their initial incentive level. I donated and I can’t wait to get the game!

(And of course, the Job Hunters Kickstarter is still going on. If you’re able to donate or help spread the word, I’d be so grateful!)

Favorite Treat: Kukuruza Hawaiian Salted Caramel Popcorn
My mom loves salted caramel, so I stopped by Kukuruza last week to grab her some (and though I might as well try some myself). Holy cow. If you like caramel popcorn and also salted popcorn, then you will LOVE this. Bonus: The girl who helped me complimented my D&D shirt and then we chatted about this Doubleclicks song and PAX. So Kukuruza just has good taste all around. You can buy them online here or at their store near Pike Place Market.

Favorite Workout: Barre3
Contrary to what my “favorite treats” my be telling you, I am trying to lead a more healthy lifestyle, and one of my favorite ways to do that is by doing Barre3. I used to go into their classes, but then they started an online collection of classes that you can subscribe to for $15 a month (the price of one in-person class). Their classes are meant to be taken by really busy people–you have you choice between 10, 30, 40, and 60 minute videos that leave you feeling stretched out, refreshed and not too sweaty (but you’ll be waking up sore the next day!). They’re a mix of barre exercises, pilates, and yoga, and I absolutely love them. It’s the only exercise I’ve ever looked forward to doing. You can check out a sample 10 minute class here and find out more at barre3.com.

What are some of your favorite things from this past week?

A Robotic Bar You Can Actually Purchase

Mar 12, 2013 By Tara in Libations No Comments Tags: Bartendro, drinks, Kickstarter, robots

With Bartendro, you can order drinks from your iPhone and have them made in 10 seconds in front of you. By a robot. This is the future, you guys.

The creators of Bartendro are currently running a Kickstarter for their items, and for a donation of $99 or more, you can start getting the supplies to make your very own open-source bartending-bots.

Once you donate, invite me over and we’ll give the bot a try.

Get your own Bartendro at Kickstarter.com.

Job Hunters Season Two Kickstarter

Mar 4, 2013 By Tara in News 2 Comments Tags: cupcakes, Job Hunters, Kickstarter, Logan Bonner, RPG

In the Job Hunters panel at Emerald City Comicon, we made a special announcement: The Season Two Kickstarter is live!

Help us make Season Two of Job Hunters a reality by donating to the Kickstarter. We have some awesome incentives including a Job Hunters RPG that’s being created by our friend (and RPG writer) Logan Bonner. Donate enough, and you could even get a dozen cupcakes made in the flavor of your choice by me, and a follow-up post with a recipe for the cupcakes named after you! Yay cupcakes!

Not able to donate? Please share the Kickstarter! Tweet it, FB it, Pin it, Tumbl it, whatever the cool kids are doing these days. Any bit of support you’re able to show the project is greatly appreciated. We can’t do it without your help!

Job Hunters is a webseries that I co-produce and act in. Haven’t seen it? Check out Season One here!

Combat Kitchenware

Nov 21, 2012 By Tara in A Geeky Home 1 Comment Tags: Combat Kitchenware, cookware, Kickstarter, kitchen, Morlock Enterprises

Do your pots and pans just not feel bad-ass enough? Check out this new Kickstarter. Morlock Enterprises is sticking swords onto pans and letting you feel more powerful as you cook that egg. You can choose the type of pan you’d like as your incentive, and the prices aren’t that bad. Make sure you watch the video to get a better feel for the final product.

Did you end up pledging to their Kickstarter? Let me know what incentive you got in the comments!

Geek Fashion: The Future of Dress Shirts

Jun 26, 2012 By Tara in Geeky Fashion 1 Comment Tags: fashion, Kickstarter, men, Ministry of Supply, shirt

Do you or a guy in your life have to wear dress shirts on a daily basis? This may change your/their life. Ministry of Supply is currently running a very successful Kickstarter campaign for a new dress shirt that borrows technology from NASA. The shirt will keep you comfortable all day with heat management, moisture management, odor control, and dynamic motion.

I’ve never been a fan of dress shirts personally–I haven’t found any for women that fit me correctly and aren’t uncomfortable. Although the Ministry of Supply currently only makes shirts for men, I have hopes they’ll use their space-age technology to make something for women next.

For a pledge of $95 or more, you can get their brand new shirt, but they have plenty of existing clothing that can be yours at lower pledge levels. Supporting a new company that values science and fashion? I call that a win.

Find more information on Ministry of Supply and the Apollo Shirt at Kickstarter.com.

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