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Author: Dakster Sullivan

Dakster Sullivan is a network administrator by day and a cosplayer by night. They love discovering new books to read, tech to play with, and ways to express themselves. They have anxiety and depression and strives to educate others about these invisible illnesses.

10 Reasons MegaCon Orlando was The Con of My Year

February 17, 2025February 17, 2025Dakster Sullivan

With over 160,000 attendees this year and more guests than you can shake a lightsaber at, MegaCon has cemented its place in the hearts of geeks and fans.

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GeekDad/GeekMom Stocking Stuffer and Last Minute Ideas Guide

December 9, 2024December 12, 2024Dakster Sullivan

We’ve come to the final guide of the holiday season. It’s time to fill those stockings and get a few last minute ideas out there. Here are our favorite stocking stuffer and last minute ideas for your holiday shopping list.

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GeekMom/GeekDad Holiday Gift Guide 2024: Gadgets

December 3, 2024December 2, 2024Dakster Sullivan

For those who love technology, a new gadget is always something to look forward to. Here’s a selection of our favorites.

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Waterdrop Advent Review: Drink Your Way To Healthy Holidays

November 25, 2024November 24, 2024Dakster Sullivan

Waterdrop makes healthy water flavorings that boast being sugar free and low in calories. Does their advent calendar stand up to the hype?

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Why I Embraced the Purse Kindle Trend: A Reader’s Perspective

October 19, 2024October 20, 2024Dakster Sullivan

The “purse Kindle” is the latest trend to hit BookTok, and it’s causing quite a stir.

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Fun.com: Keeping the Fun In Halloween Costumes for 2024

October 17, 2024October 16, 2024Dakster Sullivan

Fun.com is my go-to place for Halloween costumes thanks to their wide variety of licenses and creative attire.

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Anderillium Fountain Pen Ink: Bold Colors From a Small Business

October 13, 2024October 12, 2024Dakster Sullivan

Anderillium Inks is a small family-owned business, and they make all of their inks out of their lab in Tampa, Florida.

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Orlando Pen Show 2024

September 21, 2024September 19, 2024Dakster Sullivan

The Orlando Pen Show took place September 8th – 10th at the Florida Hotel in Orlando, FL. This was my first year attending, and I walked out after two days as a fountain pen addict.

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Exploring the Segway Ninebot eKickScooter E2 Pro

September 20, 2024September 23, 2024Dakster Sullivan

In the world of electric scooters, the Segway Ninebot eKickScooter E2 Pro ($449.99) stands out for its stylish appearance and efficiency for commuters.

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Crafting Through Anxiety – The Battle of the Crafts

September 19, 2024September 18, 2024Dakster Sullivan

I’ve tried sooooo many things to calm my mind when anxiety strikes. And because I have ADHD I tend to swap techniques more often than I’d care to admit. Today I’ll walk you through my top crafts and how well they lowered my anxiety on a scale of one to five (five being the best […]

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2024 Back to School Guide

August 22, 2024August 21, 2024Dakster Sullivan

It’s time to send the kids back to the school room. Here are our favorite products to kick the school year off right.

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Narwal Freo X Plus Robot Vacuum and Mop Review

July 18, 2024July 17, 2024Dakster Sullivan

Narwal Freo X Plus takes care of the vacuuming and the moping in one shot. It doesn’t quite make the cut on carpet but on tile, it excels.

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Journaling Through Mental Health – Art Journaling Basics

July 10, 2024July 9, 2024Dakster Sullivan

Art journaling is a great way to express yourself while working on your mental health.

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Journaling Through Mental Health — Bullet Journal Basics

July 7, 2024July 6, 2024Dakster Sullivan

So, you want to start a bullet journal or you’ve seen it trending on TikTok and you have questions? Let’s dive into it.

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2024

May 1, 2024April 30, 2024Dakster Sullivan

Welcome to this year’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide where we celebrate all things mothers. From gadgets to accessories we have it all here.

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There’s Something Special About Katie Cook’s ‘Nothing Special’

March 16, 2024March 18, 2024Dakster Sullivan

There’s something special about Katie Cook’s ‘Nothing Special Volume 1,’ a cozy adventure graphic novel, suitable for all ages.

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Topeak bag, hand pump, rack, and lights

Topeak Biking Gear: Helping Me Explore My Neighborhood

February 23, 2024February 22, 2024Dakster Sullivan

Topeak makes gear that suits any biker’s needs. Here are the top items I recommend if you are making the move to biking around town.

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MegaCon Orlando 2024 – Big Names. Big Cosplay.

February 21, 2024February 20, 2024Dakster Sullivan

MegaConvention hit Orlando hard February 1st – 4th, 2024 with high-profile guests, amazing artists, and impressive panels to entertain and educate conventioneers of all ages.

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2024

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024Dakster Sullivan

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner so it’s time to check out a few of our favorite things to get our someone special.

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Gear Up For MegaCon 2024 in Orlando, Florida!

January 30, 2024January 29, 2024Dakster Sullivan

MegaCon returns to Orlando, Florida, this week from February 1st to the 4th, making it the first major convention of the year.

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Ultimate Entertainment Experience: TCL S-Class TV and Soundbar Review

January 20, 2024January 22, 2024Dakster Sullivan

If you’re looking to upgrade your home entertainment system, TCL TV and soundbar combo is a great place to start.

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Welcome…To Jurassic Prank!

December 25, 2023December 25, 2023Dakster Sullivan

Dear family… it was me all along. To everyone else, welcome to my Christmas Day confession. 

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Make Your Own Buddy With Budsies

December 24, 2023November 27, 2024Dakster Sullivan

Budsies creates custom plushies based on artwork and photos. If you or your child can dream it up, Budsies can bring it to life.

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Crafting Christmas With Glowforge, Canva, and Cricut

December 19, 2023December 18, 2023Dakster Sullivan

Come with Dakster as they craft together their Christmas gift list using only their imagination, a Glowforge, Canva, and a Cricut.

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Turtle Beach Professional Gaming Products — For the Gamer on Santa’s Nice List

December 10, 2023December 9, 2023Dakster Sullivan

Looking to make this holiday season special for your gamer? Look no further than Turtle Beach’s professional-grade gaming products.

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Crunchy Roll Holiday Gift Guide 2023

December 10, 2023December 9, 2023Dakster Sullivan

Are you struggling to find the perfect gift for the anime lover in your life? Look no further than Crunchyroll!

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GeekDad/GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide – Stocking Stuffers and Last-Minute Ideas

December 8, 2023December 7, 2023Dakster Sullivan

Are you feeling the holiday pressure? Christmas is only a couple of weeks away, and today we wrap up our holiday gift guides with stocking stuffers and last-minute ideas.

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Celebrate National Ugly Sweater Day With UglyChristmasSweaters.com

December 7, 2023December 6, 2023Dakster Sullivan

Celebrate National Ugly Sweater Day this December with UglyChristmasSweaters.com.

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GeekDad/GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide – Gadgets

December 1, 2023December 4, 2023Dakster Sullivan

What geek doesn’t love a new gadget? Here is a collection of GeekDad and GeekMom writers’ favorite gadgets and related accessories.

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It’s A Glowforge Christmas: My Top 10 Favorite Handmade Gifts

December 1, 2023November 30, 2023Dakster Sullivan

Money is tight this year, which is why I’m happy to have my Glowforge Aura to help me make personalized gifts for family and friends with very little cost involved.

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