Sharp Objects: From Page to Screen
comparing and contrasting adaptations allows interesting discussions. And it provides a way to consider the material in a new light. Today, let's talk about Sharp Objects.
IggleStitch: November Pattern – Harry Potter Cross Stitch!
We are entering the cozy month of November before the holiday season kicks into gear. This seems like the perfect month to turn to a popular fandom and focus our pattern on a geekier subject: HARRY POTTER!!
No Excuses November: Let’s Get Healthy and Fit!
November is commonly "No Excuses November" in the fitness world; we're going to take that one step further and take a 3-pronged approach to your wellness this month. We'll be focusing on physical fitness (exercise), mental wellness, and healthy eating habits.
Thirteen Not So Scary Classic Films for Halloween
On a dark and stormy night you may occasionally find that you prefer a laugh with your creeps and chills. Something to cut the tension? There are, of course, a slew of Halloween movies that fit the bill - Corpse Bride, Clue, Beetlejuice. But here’s a list of some older, “classic” films that you may enjoy.
Halloween Recipe: Monster Pasta
One of my favorite things about Halloween is when you can invent "new" names for food. In this case I wanted to use vampire blood, zombie brains and orc meat. For vampire blood we have the black pasta, which is made with squid ink. What can resemble like zombie brain? Shrimp, of course! And for orc meat? Spinach! And everything put together you will have a super yummy and healthy monster pasta dish to comfort you.
Book Review – Creative Quest by Questlove
Who’s always trying to improve themselves and hone their creativity? Anyone constantly looking for tips and tricks to expand their creative flow? Do you want [...]
Halloween Recipe: The Apple Pie that wanna be a Pumpkin
I love scroll through Pinterest, and one thing that always pop to me its those beautifully decorated pies. I think to myself, I can do that for sure! It's all about the cookie cutters, right? Guess what? It isn't! It's more difficult that it looks, or at least it was for me. The good thing is, this is supposed to be a Halloween recipe post, so I'm off the hook (my pie turned out pretty scary and awful looking)! At least I gave it a try, and you should do it, because I had lost of fun!
Scary Reads for Halloween
Whether you want a classic like The Haunting of Hill House or a more modern tale like World War Z, there's a scary read for every taste!
5 Creepiest Indie Horror Games to Play With The Lights Off
Lights out? Check! Blanket to hide under? Check! October means Halloween, and what better way to celebrate the scariest month of the year, now that we’re too old to go trick or treating, than to settle in for a spine-chilling gaming sesh? Looking for something other than the well-known AAA horror games titles such as Resident Evil 7 or Until Dawn? Keep reading, as instead, we celebrate the spooky offerings of talented indie developers!
Small Business Spotlight: Blue Box Counseling
We love shining a spotlight on geeky businesses in our community! This time we are featuring Justine Mastin of Blue Box Counseling, a company using narrative therapy and geek-centered yoga.
Book Review and Interview – Roam by Dez Schwartz
Roam by Dez Schwartz is an innovative fantasy novel with a sweet romance and a premise that leaves worlds open to discovery.
Book Review and Giveaway: Priest of Bones by Peter McLean
Did you love Blackwing by Ed McDonald? Did you love The Holver Alley books by Marshall Ryan Maresca? Or are you just a fan of grimdark fantasy and rough characters? If any of those things are true, you are going to want to check out the fantastic new novel Priest of Bones, the first in the War For the Rose Throne series, by Peter McLean.
IggleStitch: Halloween Monster Craft Stitch Project
This month's IggleStitch pattern is Halloween Monster Cross Stitch! We've got everything you need to get stitching, from the pattern to the thread colors!
IggleFitness October Challenge: 31 Days of Self Care
October is a great month to focus on self care. Self care is an important part of life, but it's one we often forget. It's hard to take care of others effectively if we aren't taking care of ourselves. Timely reminders for doing just this are often needed.