Tag: thanksgiving

Blog, Recipes

Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls

I’m a sucker for anything pumpkin spice. Now, don’t get me wrong, I enjoy pumpkin flavoring as well, but it’s the spice that gets me. That perfect mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves just makes me feel warm, cozy, and ready for the holidays. So the first day the […]

Blog, Lifestyle

The Perfect Host Gifts for Thanksgiving

Yeah yeah, so the stores have skipped straight to Christmas, but we still have a delicious holiday coming up in one week, and it should not be forgotten. If you’re invited to a Thanksgiving feast, don’t show up empty-handed. Grab one of these fun gifts that will insure you’ll be […]

Blog, Gift Ideas

Black Friday/Weekend Deals 2014

It’s that time again! Time to leave the comfort of your home and battle for deals. Or enjoy your family while pushing a couple quick buttons on your computer and supporting geeky businesses. Whichever. Here are some of my fave sites that are offering deals for Black Friday/Small Business Saturday/Cyber […]

Geek Etiquette

Black Friday Tips From the Hunger Games

You’ve volunteered as Tribute to stand out in the cold and get the best deals for your house. What can you do to make sure you return a Victor and don’t just become a cannon shot in the sky? Follow these tips gathered from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire! (Warning: […]

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Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope you all have a chance to relax, spend time with loved ones, and eat a wonderful meal today. Your work, Black Friday, and everything else will be waiting for you tomorrow–enjoy today! I’m thankful for my fantastic and supportive family and friends–they keep me motivated! What are you […]

Holidays, Recipes

Contest (And Recipe): Roasted Pumpkin

Thanksgiving’s coming up, and this year, I wanted to try something a bit ambitious. I wanted to roast a pumpkin. From scratch. Like a big kid. You see, bringing a side dish to Thanksgiving is one thing, but bringing roasted pumpkin (instead of say, sweet potatoes or mashed potatoes) allows […]

Geek Etiquette

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from me, my family, and our cat Sophie. Don’t forget to include pets in the fun this Thanksgiving! (And if you plan on braving the crowds tonight or tomorrow morning, don’t forget my Black Friday Tips ala Zombieland!)

Geek Etiquette, Gift Ideas

Black Friday Tips ala Zombieland

Today’s Thanksgiving. Or Black Friday Eve, as I know it. And Black Friday is serious business. Wanna get in and out alive and with the prize? Then think of your competition as zombies. These rules from one of my favorite films, Zombieland, will keep you shopping: 1. Cardio Have you […]