BookGeek1 has been a bad blogger

Many apologies for not posting much over the past few months. I always have the best of intentions (as well as a schedule of topics I want to share), but sometimes things happen and time gets away from us.

On that note, Mr. BookGeek1 and I are excited to announce a new addition will be joining us later this year!

Morning sickness can take down even the strongest of us!

That being said, I'll try to get back on track with routine posting. And I have so many things to share!!!

But....YAY BABY!

This Summer's Headband

Typically I love making my summer headband out of felt (and I may still make one...I've been pondering a hammer), but I went slightly off-the-beaten-path this year.

Bear with me....

Our summer's theme being "Build a Better World" and I had this lying around, so.....

That's right. It is merely a traffic cone hot glued to a headband. Note: wider headband would probably offer much better stability.

Here is my lovely assistant demonstrating the sheer beauty of this magnificent sight.

If you are hesitant, just remember that kids love it when you look silly! So throw a cone on your head or make a caution tape tie/scarf (idea?!), but just make it goofy.

Privacy--Does it Exist Online?

The more convenient things get online, the less privacy you have.

If you link all your logins through Facebook, Facebook now has access to all of those accounts.
Recommend: Create separate unique logins for all of your online accounts.

The more quizzes, apps and games you play on Facebook, the more data is open to those companies.
Recommend: play games on their home websites (without logging in) and check your Facebook privacy settings.

Anyone can see your public Facebook profile. Post a photo from a party? Your boss can see that. People can connect to you through Friends of Friends.
Check your Facebook privacy settings so that only your friends can see your posts, photos or accounts.

Every photo you post is online forever. So don't post what you don't want the world, or your sweet granny to see. It will get out.

Leprechaun Snot

Yes, that's right. Leprechaun Snot.

With a program title like this one you can bet on a decent turnout. Because really what teen doesn't want to make a nice big bag of snot.

So when it became clear that slime programs were a surefire hit I started to brainstorm some future options for teens. Hence, Leprechaun Snot for March.

And doesn't it look delightful.

Why we weed:Outdated Technology Fiction

Scooter Computer & Mr. Chips: The Computer in the Candy Store
By Leslie McGuire, Illustrated by John Costanza
Western Publishing Company, Inc. c. 1984

There is a difference between science fiction and outdated technology fiction. Had this book been science fiction adult fiction book, I would have kept it. However, with a children's book the technology needs to be relatable to kids. And a desktop computer on wheels with green text on a black screen will not resonate.

Plus this is in reference to an ABC kids show, which I don't even remember but I did find on YouTube.

No-Sew Heart Pillows

Having purchased a large amount of felt for scarves I knew that I wanted to use it for a 2nd program if possible. Enter No-Sew Heart Pillows.

I'm not the best at sewing...

I am not "great" at sewing.

Not bad, just not great.

And as hilarious as it is to watch teens attempt to thread a needle (so hilarious!), sometimes it is nice not to torment them.

So here are our scarves: