I’m a sucker for a good witty t-shirt. Today I came across Skreened, and I’m thisclose to dropping a big chunk of change on a new shirt wardrobe. They’re a bit pricey, but the shirts are just awesome. Between making the image above, I already found three other shirts I love as well. So the ultimate question is: Which one should I get?
Check out all the shirts at Skreened.com.
A few weeks ago, Mr. Geek and I had a fabulous date night–we went to the downtown Seattle REI to hear a talk about how to survive a zombie outbreak (and maybe other, less likely, natural disasters). The presentation was entertaining and informative, and a lot of the basic facts can be found in this infographic REI created. Check it out and maybe have a date night at REI of your own–it’s a fantastic place to pick up everything you’ll need for an emergency, zombie or otherwise.
I received this infographic from Buy Floors last week, and it made me chuckle. Whether your politicians don’t win today, the apocalypse actually occurs in December, and/or patient zero is released, this may make you re-think your flooring choices.
…Because everyone’s day could use a bit more Nathan Fillion.
He goes all out for Halloween, is a DIYer and has a Zombie Preparedness Plan? He is so much cooler than I ever thought possible.
Are there any welders out there? Anyone interested in starting now?
You may have all heard of Giant Gummy Bears, but did you know the company has other shapes available? Shapes that will assist in all of your summer cosplay needs? Take a look at some of my faves:
Next time you attend a zombie walk, bring along this Fruity Bubblegum flavored brain. The three-pound treat is guaranteed to feed a horde.
Giant Gummy Brain, $20 at Fab.com.
Freak everyone out when you dress up as Daenerys, complete with horse heart. It clocks in at a pound and has a cherry flavor that should be much more delightful than the real thing.
Giant Gummy Heart, $12 at Fab.com.
Prefer to go classic with your cosplay? Join your fellow Shakespeare in the Park lovers dressed as Hamlet, or “Zombie Hamlet who enjoys eating skulls.” It’s pineapple flavor will make you feel like you’re on a tropical island as you’re eating your way into a gummy eye socket. Don’t want your skull to look so realistic? Lucky for you, it comes in a variety of colors/flavors, including lime and blue raspberry.
Find all of these and more (including slugs, worms, shot glasses, and bear party bowls) on sale at Fab.com.
Trophy Cupcakes made these amazing cakes for the Zombie Training table at ZomBcon this past weekend. Both decorations look fairly simple to do, but provide amazing results.
Want to learn from the pros how to make cupcakes like these? Join Trophy for their Halloween Cupcake Decorating class this Thursday, October 27th. Spots are filling up fast, so get yours asap if you want to attend! This class will teach you decorating basics, as well as how to make Halloween-themed cupcakes such as spider webs, mummies, ghosts and tombstones.
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 awesome with zombies. Well done! Many well wishes to the happy couple.
With the earthquake in Japan yesterday and warnings of tsunamis today, people are (rightfully) evaluating their disaster plans. I saw an interesting (and likely made up) statistic recently that stated people are more likely to have a plan for the zombie apocalypse than they do for things like flood and earthquake. Althugh not necessarily true for everyone, I know my friends and I have talked more at length about how to kill zombies than what to do if a large storm or natural diaster hits. And because of that, I encourage everyone to put together a disaster plan and a Go-bag.
The city of San Francisco has put together this great disaster site, titled 72hours.org. Check it out, learn a few things, then talk to your roommates and make a plan.
If you have other suggestions of great sites or resources for disasters, please list them in the comments!
Now that the new year is here, folks are clamoring to be a part of the latest and greatest trends. But what will they be? Upon conversations, research, and speculation, here are my opinions:
Tech
CES is currently going on, and news stations are quickly stating their predictions for the best sellers. Fox News believes it to be tablets, and CNN believes it to be anything Android-based. With the new Android OS for tablet being announced, I’m seeing some collaboration. And this may be one of the only things Fox and CNN have ever agreed on!
Moral: Sell that netbook now and start saving up for the Android tablet of your choice.
Food
I love cupcakes. We all know this. Unfortunately, cupcakes are apparently “no longer trendy” in 2011. For most of 2010 people were expecting donuts or macaroons to take the crown, but near the end of 2010 a new challenger rose victorious: the pie. Although I don’t want to admit it, you can’t fight both NPR AND Betty Crocker on it. However, I take solace that both sources have also claimed “upscale junk food” as a 2011 trend. I can’t wait to play around with some fun recipes for that!
Moral: You’ll start seeing pie shops popping up around the country. I’m guessing you’ll be able to stop in for a nice pot pie and end with a mini sweet pie for dessert.
Entertainment
We’re all tired of vampires. Werewolves tried to trend but didn’t stick. Zombies made a decent comeback with “Walking Dead”. But what will 2011 bring?
With the success of True Grit, the anticipation of Aliens and Cowboys, and the appearance of Western and Steampunk influences in events and weddings, I’m gonna call it: 2011 will be the year of the Western. Folks will love the chance to leave their tech toys behind and dream of simpler, dirtier days, even if it’s just for a couple hours in a theater.
Moral: Trade in those custom fangs for a nice set of spurs.
What are your thoughts for 2011? Any trends you’re hoping to see?
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 been training? Ir not, you better start. Walk some laps after eating your turkey. And pace yourself tomorrow!
2. The Double Tap
Now, I’m not asking you to kill anyone, but instead refer to this as a “double check”. Double check your coupons and lists… make sure you get everything you’ve come for!
3. Beware of Bathrooms
Are you a woman? Then stay clear of the bathrooms in malls and large stores. They’re going to be PACKED, and that will take away from your prime shopping time. Go to the bathroom before you leave home, and try to stay clear of liquids.
4. Seatbelts
If you’ve tried to go to a mall anytime between Thanksgiving and Christmas before, you know the parking lights are CRAZY. And the drivers? Even crazier. Seatbelt up. Your life depends on it.
7. Travel Light
Traveling light doesn’t mean you can’t have a big bag with you: keep it fairly empty so you can store shopping bags and flyers in it. And keep it big enough to “accidentally” knock it into the person grabbing that last game console you want. (But I didn’t tell you that.)
17. Don’t Be a Hero
Know when to be a hero and when not to. Will that last action figure in Toys R Us make Christmas for a little boy or girl? Go for it. Are the streets icy and you’re sleep deprived? Stay at home. Your friends and family want you happy and healthy way more than they want any material item!
18. Limber Up
Take a look at #1. Didn’t train? Then make sure you do your stretches before heading out. You’ll be pushing carts, holding bags, and picking out items that are both high and low on shelves. Make sure you’re ready!
22. When in Doubt, Know Your Way Out
If you decide to go somewhere crazy (like Walmart), make sure you know your exits. Seriously. People are crazy there. Don’t get shot.
31. Check the Back Seat
The Holidays are a gold mine for looters. Make sure everything’s locked, and check your backseat: make sure you can’t see any packages or bags from the outside.
32. Enjoy the Little Things
You know, like free snow globes.
Enjoy Black Friday and stay safe!