Nerdy Stuff Archive

I wanted to add some Christmas cheer to my workspace, so I snatched up this Philips LED USB Powered Tinsel Tree with Multi-Colored Lights at Target. This mini Christmas tree is super easy to set up -- just take it out of the packaging, adjust the branches a bit, then plug it directly into your laptop or desktop USB port! There are 10 LED lights (4 red, 3 blue, and 3 yellow) that are energy efficient and long lasting. :) Read more...

Carving and lighting pumpkins just got more convenient after discovering these new gadgets -- a Dremel Pumpkin Carving Kit and Remote Control Pumpkin Lights. I like to freehand my own pumpkin template every year. The Dremel came in really handy for smooth, round shapes in my pumpkin design, and the remote control LED lights illuminate my pumpkin up to 20 feet away! See how I used these gadgets to make my Hello Kitty and My Melody pumpkin. :) Read more...

Making a diaper cake is one of the many creative things that my mom is great at, but I have never attempted. One of my friends is going to give birth this month, so I figured it's the perfect time to make my first diaper cake. Since my friend is a Pucca fan, I decided to top the cake with a Pucca doll and incorporate Pucca's colors in the ribbons of the mostly baby pink cake. Check out the "ingredients" and pictures for ideas on how to make your own unique and memorable gift! Read more...

Kikkerland is one of my favorite brands when it comes to clever knickknacks and cute items that make everyday tasks easier and more enjoyable. As I've mentioned in previous Nerdy Stuff posts about my amusement with cute kitchen supplies, this adorable Kikkerland Owl Kitchen Timer is my latest find! I saw this Beak the Clock Kitchen Timer on ModCloth.com. I love how the owl's head slowly turns as its orange beak points to the remaining time... and its wide-eyed look is just too cute! Read more...

I've been way overdue for a new bicycle -- the last one I had was purple with unicorn stickers and training wheels. Now that I have space to store a bike indoors, I immediately searched for a Hello Kitty one and found this Nirve Hello Kitty Special Edition Retro Kitty 24-inch Cruiser! This bike has a two-toned pink frame with a Hello Kitty retro design as well as a seat and bell that display Hello Kitty's cute face. It’s perfect for cruising around the beach or around town! Read more...