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Geek Holidays: A Gift-Free Guide

7 December 2011 by Leave a Comment
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Believe it or not, I don’t actually exchange many presents for Christmas. When I was growing up and we didn’t have much money, having a gift extravaganza at Christmas made sense: if a little kid wants something you say “Christmas is coming,” and if they still even want it by Christmas you take it seriously. Similarly, you might pick things up on sale year-round and save them, so on Christmas morning the kids are rolling in presents. Here’s the thing, though: now, my family is giant. … [Read more...]

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A Gift-Guide for the Gamer Geek – 5 Gifts from Wee to Frickin’ Huge!

3 December 2011 by 4 Comments
Dragon Ornament

The holiday season is upon us: Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day…don’t you wish there was actually boxing on Boxing Day? No? Maybe it’s just me. But whatever holiday you celebrate, it’s nice to think that we’re all bonded together by certain common elements. All of these holidays are celebrations of love, family, friends…and the unbridled desire to get awesome stuff. I’m sure you’ll see lots of gift-guides this holiday season, but I wanted to give mine a specifically … [Read more...]

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Our Wedding Bands Don’t Match (And It Doesn’t Matter One Bit)

27 December 2010 by Leave a Comment
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This past Tuesday was my 6th wedding anniversary. Yes, now you all know the date, good readers, or will if you consult a calendar. I will expect presents next time. ;-) “We’re at six years,” I told my husband on the day itself. “In traditional gift terms, that means candy or iron.” We laughed over it, then decided to put off any celebrations until Thursday night. I had an office party on Wednesday I needed to cook for, and the holidays had us both rushing around. We decided to … [Read more...]

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Wrap Up Some Crafty Goodness: Gifts For The Crafty Geek

16 December 2010 by 2 Comments
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Time is winding down to get holiday gifts for all your geeky friends. If there is a crafty geek in your life, you may have been leaving them for last, unsure what to get them.  Never fear, this crafty geek is here to help! Buying gifts for crafters can be difficult, especially for a non-crafter. The temptation is strong to buy them craft supplies and call it a day. While no crafter I know would turn down a gift of supplies, most of us are rather particular about what we use. For example, I … [Read more...]

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Great Gift, Little Package: 7 Awesome Stocking Stuffer Games

9 December 2010 by 4 Comments
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Have you noticed how Christmas stockings are getting bigger and bigger as the years go by? That’s just an observation, definitely not a complaint! The bigger the stocking, the more goodies Santa can put inside. It’s very true that sometimes, the best things come in small packages, and it’s always fun to see what little treasures that stocking contains on Christmas morning. If you’re playing Santa this year, add a few games to your list of stocking stuffer possibilities. There are tons … [Read more...]

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5 Gift Ideas for the Otaku in Your Life

6 December 2010 by Leave a Comment
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While Christmas may not be the hot topic in anime and manga like it is in Western media, your average otaku still enjoys the season as much as anyone else. The universal spirit of giving, of laughter, of fun… and presents. Can’t forget the presents! If you have an anime fanboy or manga fangirl in your life, chances are you’d love to give them something truly meaningful, something that hits their geeky nerve right on the nose and makes them light up. Before you break out your checkbook, … [Read more...]

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The Crafty Geek’s Timeline For Festivus Gift-Making

9 September 2010 by 3 Comments
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Ahhhh, early September. Summer’s trying to hang on by its fingernails, but autumn is showing itself more and more every day. The leaves are starting to turn, there’s a chill in the morning air, the days are getting shorter. It’s the perfect time to start thinking about making gifts for your friends and families for the winter holidays! Before you accuse me of joining the commercialism bandwagon, remember that I’m talking about making gifts. I’m as annoyed as anyone when WalMart starts … [Read more...]

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The Geek’s Guide to Romantic Gift-Giving

6 September 2010 by 6 Comments
A Gift for My Geek Love

I don't think this is a very “niche” topic, because let's face it, a lot of us have trouble with those “special days” when dating, not just geeks! It's just that we're prone to getting wrapped up in developing entire worlds, complete with four rival religions with eight classes of priests in each, and strongholds and characters and plotlines... oh. Is that just me?   (Don't blame me... I die if I have to DM by the seat of my pants or write in a world I don't know well enough.) Moving … [Read more...]

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10 Geeky Stocking Stuffers

14 December 2009 by 1 Comment

Looking for an inexpensive, geeky gift this holiday season?  Whether you're playing Secret Santa or looking to fill some stockings, here's 10 geeky gifts at or under $10, and guaranteed to thrill a geek down to their toe socks. Doctor Who Cell Phone Alert Charm, $9.99, ThinkGeek - Maybe you have to leave your phone on silent, or maybe you're like me and eventually tune out whatever ring tone you have.  Stick this little Dalek nearby (you can attach him to bags and the like) and he will … [Read more...]

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