‘Princess Bride’-Themed Recipes: Adventures in Instant Potting
Adventures in Instant Potting: GeekMoms Karen and Nivi join forces to bring you ‘Princess Bride’-themed recipes to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the film’s release.
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Tag: The Princess Bride
Inconceivable! ‘The Princess Bride’ Is 30 AND Coming Back to Theaters!
There are just so many things to love about ‘The Princess Bride.’ If you enter any geeky community, you will no doubt bump into lines from the beloved movie being repeated by every generation.
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Apple, Hello Kitty, and Me
What do a computer company, a Japanese cat, and a GeekMom have in common? They’re all turning forty this year! Find out what other geeky things and people share Rebecca Angel’s birthday year of 1976.
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Five Classic Movies That Need the ‘Ghostbusters’ Treatment
Now that we’re seeing ‘Ghostbusters’ trailers featuring Melissa McCarthy, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig, and Kate McKinnon, the process of seeing gender-swapped characters feels more real. An all-female version of ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ is in development with Sandra Bullock at the helm, so what other classic movies could be re-energized with a gender change-out?
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11 Rules for When Your Geeklet Starts Dating
What dating advice can we take out of eleven geek culture quotes? Lots. The trick is limiting ourselves to just eleven.
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Albino Dragon Playing Cards Make Perfect Gifts for Geeks
Christmas is just around the corner, and we’ve all got those geeks on our list who have been really good this year, right? If you’re looking for a gift that’s not going to break the bank… something that will put a smile on many a geek’s face… something that says “I know you’re a fan of…”– well, maybe this will fit the bill.
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Reaping the Rewards: ‘The Princess Bride: A Battle of Wits’
Okay, all together now: “The battle of wits has begun. It ends when you decide and we both drink, and find out who is right … and who is dead.”
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EMP Museum: Geekiest Place on Earth?
The EMP museum may be the geekiest pop culture museum you’ll ever visit.
Continue ReadingGeekMom 2013 Holiday Gift Guide: Clothing
Check out these fashionable accessories and attire pieces as gifts for the geek in your life this holiday season.
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5 Geek-Worthy Destinations in Seattle
There’s plenty to see in the Emerald City, and a fair number of them make the cut for those of us who consider ourselves geeks.
Continue ReadingGeekDad Book Review: The Princess Bride: A Celebration
I was 16 years old when I saw The Princess Bride during its original theatrical release, but for the life of me, I can’t remember why I wanted to see it in the first place. I don’t recall seeing a …
Continue Reading33 Geeky Insults You Can Use Almost Anywhere (GeekDad Weekly Rewind)
In general, geeks prefer to use brains rather than brawn, to get themselves out of a situation. So, their insults are often witty, literary and highly intelligent. But not always. Here are a few of our favorites.
You know, you are …
Continue Reading33 Geeky Insults You Can Use Almost Anywhere
In general, geeks prefer to use brains rather than brawn, to get themselves out of a situation. So, their insults are often witty, literary and highly intelligent. But not always. Here are a few of our favorites.
You know, you are …
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Geek Girls, 50 Shades of Grey, and Why I Hate the Term “Mommy Porn”
I’m someone who straddles two cultures that are often mocked by the mainstream media. And sometimes, one even mocks the others. First, I’m a geek. Second, I’m also a published romance writer. When people ask me what my books are like, clearly meaning “oh, those books,” I tell them my idea is romance is The […]
Continue ReadingGeek Girls, 50 Shades of Grey, and Why I Hate the Term “Mommy Porn”
I’m someone who straddles two cultures that are often mocked by the mainstream media. And sometimes, one even mocks the other. First, I’m a geek. Second, I’m also a published romance writer. When people ask me what my books are …
Continue ReadingAs You Wish This Valentine’s Day
Today is Valentine’s Day. It’s one of those holidays that people love to hate. People hate it because they’re single and it makes them sad, or they’re with someone and feel pressured to find the perfect gift. They hate it because they don’t know if they should buy roses, or chocolate, or something else and […]
Continue Reading14 Favorite Geeky Romantic Quotes
If you’re lacking for words to woo your love on Valentine’s Day, here’s a selection of my favorite romantic quotes from various geeky sources. Well, I think they’re romantic, at least. Feel free to add your own favorites in the …
Continue ReadingEssential Geek Quotes: “We’re All Fine Here…”
If you don’t know how to fill in the rest of that quote, shame on you. Yes, I’m being horribly judgmental but I am an avowed Star Wars fan and that quote is one of the biggies. It’s right up there with “Use the Force, Luke!” and “I’ve got a very bad feeling about this.” […]
Continue ReadingAnybody Want a Peanut?
No, I’m not trying to give away my oldest son. (Michael’s nickname since the day he was born, almost 14 years ago, has been Peanut.) I’m quoting my favorite movie of all time, The Princess Bride. Although it was released when I was only ten years old, I really got into watching it when I […]
Continue ReadingSnow Day No.5: Paper Craft Activities
Since we continue to be snowed in I have an all points bulletin out for things to do with my Geekette. She has been out of school since January 28th (one sick day the rest due to our mountains of snow) and everyone is getting on each others nerves happy to be spending so much […]
Continue ReadingStar Wars Meets The Princess Bride
Just in time for Christmas, VFXFreak at YouTube has combined two of my favorite movies. Kudos to my hubby for helping to spread the holiday cheer. Enjoy, and may the force be with you while you hunt down the six fingered man!
Continue ReadingTop 10 Movie Plot Holes You Probably Never Noticed Before
It’s a rare movie that has no plot holes at all. Even movies nearly everyone likes, like Star Wars (I speak of Episode IV, in case that’s unclear), are occasionally rife with them. Of course, for many geeks — myself …
Continue ReadingReview: Have Fun Storming the Castle? Inconceivable!
I really, really wanted to like the game Storming the Castle. I remember seeing The Princess Bride in the movie theater 23 years ago, and I must have seen it about a hundred times since then. I was prepared to …
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