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Superhero-themed tutus for your wonderling to rock life in

I’ve always thought it’d be extra wondrous in a super geeky way to combine mountains of tulle with superheros, but I didn’t realize someone else had already done it.

Medieval Weapons Pushpins

Attack your cork board with tiny Medieval weapons

Want to make it look like you have a team of tiny Medieval warriors doing your bidding? Or maybe you want a subtle way of showing how much you don’t like your work. These push pins can help with that.

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It’s almost Father’s Day: let’s get our budget-friendly geeky gifting on via ThinkGeek

I’m a big-time fan of giving gifts that have little to do with parental roles: many of the comments on gifts for Butch moms are the perfect example of this. Both of you KNOW that you’re parents — so why celebrate a day about being a parent with kid-themed gifts? AS SUCH, here are a few of my favorite gifts for the geek you’re crushing on in that partner-for-life kind of way.

Lenticular Puppy Placemats boston terrier

Three words: lenticular puppy placemats

So there I was. Trying to enjoy a glass of wine and some pre-dinner bread at a friend’s house. But the puppy. The lenticular puppy. It wouldn’t stop staring at me. DAMN YOU, LENTICULAR PUPPY PLACEMAT.

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Combine your iPhone and your wallet

Everywhere I go I bring my cell phone and the cigarette case that I use as a wallet. Which means I always need to bring a purse because two bulky items in my pockets ain’t working for me. Homies, I have found the perfect solution.

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5 reasons why I really, really, REALLY love my springless mattress

My husband and I have slept on springless mattresses the entire time we’ve known each other — so we’re coming up on six years of no-springs-in-our-bed glory. It’s been so heavenly that now I just wonder: why would you EVER sleep on anything else?

edb6 origami stroller

A robot stroller for nerd parents and their geeklings!

As a person who has been rammed in the ankles by so many damn strollers, I have developed a Pavlovian hatred of the damned things. Until I saw that Think Geek was featuring a freaking stroller. Really? A geeky stroller? I was dubious. But HOLY CRAP it’s awesome!

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Dark clothes, punk shirts, gothic jewelry from Restyle.pl

Oh HELLO, newly-scouted Euro-based clothier Restyle. I am in lovvvve with your gothy-punk mix and your supah-cute model. You have come along at just the time so many of us are restocking our closets for summer. Whether you’re looking for a few new accessories or a host of macabre tees, I think you’ll like shopping here.