Introduction to Fanfiction and how to get started
One of the most creative ways that fans can pay homage to their favorite writers and worlds is through fanfiction. There is a lot of [...]
Halloween Parfaits – Spooky and Tasty!
As All Hallow’s eve approaches I decided it was time for another DIY… and this one sure is tasty! I made Halloween themed parfaits in [...]
8 Spooktacular Tim Burton Films for Halloween
South Africa isn’t really a country that celebrates Halloween (crying silently), but in the last few years there’s been a larger appearance of costumes and [...]
Childhood Memories, Costumes, and Candy – Charm Bomb: Halloween Episode!
Summer, Toasty, and Hadas are here for the HALLOWEEN episode of Charm Bomb! HallowIggles is happening NOW! Get in the spirit with this special Charm [...]
Top 10 Supernatural Episodes Perfect for Halloween
I will of course be indulging in the talents of the Winchester brothers over Halloween. I’m here to share with you the top ten Supernatural episodes to [...]
DIY Halloween Candy Bark
It’s the time of year to indulge in mini-sized treats because Halloween is upon us! Honestly, I’m always hopeful that we end up with leftover [...]
5 Films to Fill Your Halloween with Fright
Do you love movies that leave you shivering under a blanket and sleeping with the lights on? The kind of film that works your brain [...]
Missing the Mark: what the new Muppets gets wrong
Though it lives up to its “adult themes” advertising, the new Muppets show, modeled after documentary-style shows such as The Office and Parks and Recreation, [...]
Dark Fairy Tales Untouched by Disney Studios
TRIGGER WARNING: Domestic Abuse, Rape, and Lots of Violence Towards Women Do you remember watching a Disney movie for the first time as a kid [...]
Disney vs Grimm! Origins of Fairy Tales: Snow White
All Disney movies seem to have a pattern: a girl, a love interest, a battle and a fall… but what really happened? Very few of [...]
Geek 101: Planning Your Cosplay
Cosplays, conventions, costumes! As geek guys and gals, you have no doubt seen your fair share of cosplays that range from walking out of a [...]
Interview with Project UROK Founder, Jenny Jaffe
The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 46.3% of 13-18 year olds have a diagnosable mental illness. Often their experiences leave young adults feeling [...]
Bento Meals
A Bento is a single portion meal you pack at home. It’s common in Japanese cuisine and it’s becoming more and more popular in North [...]
5 Cartoons from my childhood in South Africa
Remember back when pagers, scrunchies, and frosted tips were still fly? Welcome to the 90s, and the time I was still a little geek girl. I [...]