Nerdy Decor – Episode 5: Beautiful Bookcases By: Andrea Cole Do you have a lot of books? I’m sure you do. People love books, but sometimes the places we stash them don’t always match our decor. Bookcases often take the raw end of the deal and become more functional than fun. But let’s change that! Below […]
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July 26
The Evolution of the Social Networking Site
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The Evolution of the Social Networking Site By: Andrea Cole In the beginning there was the Internet, a vast and lonely space occupied only by computer science majors and Trekkies. Then came IRC, ICQ, instant messaging, and email. And AOL saw that it was good. But man and woman were lonely and needed to interact […]
July 12
Nerdy Decor: Handmade Haven
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Nerdy Decor – Episode 4: Handmade Haven By: Andrea Cole Welcome back to Nerdy Decor! This time we’re going to look at some nerdy handmade elements that you can add to your home. Don’t worry, you’re not required to make things if you’re not feeling crafty. That’s what sites like Etsy are for! Zelda Keyholder […]
July 05
Meet the Staff
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Meet the Staff: Andrea Cole Interview by Terra Olsen What are your favorite things to nerd out on? A better question might be “What don’t I nerd out on?” But seriously, I love all things Disney, food and cooking, and Roman history. You can read all about my love of Disney in my Nerd of […]
June 24
Fossil Files: Inspiring and Intriguing Invertebrates!
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Fossil Files: Inspiring and Intriguing Invertebrates! By: Andrea Cole Growing up, I got to know a lot about fossils. My dad is a fossil collector by hobby and he’s especially interested in invertebrates, so much so that we have a veritable museum full of arthropods, mollusks, anemones, corals, and so much more. As such, when […]
June 05
Good Reads: Roma Sub Rosa Series
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Good Reads: Steven Saylor’s Roma Sub Rosa Series By: Andrea Cole I’m a Classics nerd and have been since I was in middle school. I love reading Greek and Roman myths and learning all that I can about the history of Classical Europe. But really, my one true love is of Rome. I took six years […]
May 20
My Mom, the Nerd Icon
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My Mom, the Nerd Icon By: Andrea Cole My mom’s birthday is in May and so is Mother’s Day, which means I get to spend (even more!) time thinking about my mom. And you know what? She’s been one of the great influences in my nerdy career. Both my parents are, but I want to […]
May 01
Nerdy Decor: In the Kitchen
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Nerdy Decor – Episode 3: In the Kitchen By: Andrea Cole Nerdy Decor is back and this time we’re playing in the kitchen! I LOVE to cook, so a lot of my decor choices often have something to do with cooking or eating. But if I can be extra nerdy about my kitchen choices, well […]
March 28
Craft Time: Surprise Easter Eggs
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Craft Time: Surprise Easter Eggs By: Andrea Cole You know what’s fun? Easter eggs. You know what’s tasty? Chocolate and peanut butter. Know what’s amazing? Chocolate and peanut butter filled Easter eggs. That’s right, we’re filling real Easter eggs with chocolate and peanut butter! Here’s how: Grab the following supplies: For the Eggs: One Dozen […]
March 26
Nerdy Decor: Contemplate Your Space
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Nerdy Decor – Episode 2: Contemplate Your Space By: Andrea Cole We’re back with another installment of Nerdy Decor and I want to continue where we left off last time. Inspiration. Going through all the different types of styles and rooms is a great way to get ideas for your own space. Now you have […]
March 11
Healthy Nerd: Couch Potato No More
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Healthy Nerd: Couch Potato No More By: Andrea Cole Have you ever done a marathon of your favorite TV show only to be told, by a person or the streaming service of your choice, that you’ve been watching for a while and maybe it’s time for a break? This is often their way of saying […]
March 06
Nerd Rant: Zombies. They should just stay dead.
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Nerd Rant: Zombies. They should just stay dead. By: Andrea Cole This is going to get me a lot of flack, but I’m just going to come out and say it. I am SO over zombies! Sure they are fun occasionally, but for heaven’s sake, they really should be left for dead for a little […]