Tag: shopping

  • Class Up Your Apartment with The Uncommon Green

    Every now and again I stumble on some gear that I really really like: usually because it has personality and interest, but also because it doesn’t betray my geeky sensibilities in the process. After all, it’s that lovely combination that draws me to a lot of the wares at the quintessential geeky general store, ThinkGeek, […]

  • The Geek’s Guide to Picking the Right Shoes

    You’ve asked for it, so now let’s do it: a geek’s guide to picking the right dress shoes! The weather is getting warmer, and you may find yourself needing to put on a suit, or at the very least a shirt and tie (that hopefully we’ve helped pick out) and a pair of slacks, and […]

  • Classy Gear – Gear We Like :: January 2011

    If you didn’t get what you wanted for the holidays and you’re still sitting on a pile of gift cards that people gave you – mostly because they couldn’t tell what you really wanted either – I’m here to help. This month’s Classy Gear column is dedicated to those folks who may not have a […]

  • 5 Last Minute Gifts Music Fans Will Love

    So here we are, on Christmas Eve Eve, the next to last shopping day of the holiday season, and tomorrow lots of stores will be shuttering early to give their employees an opportunity to spend time with family and loved ones. And there you are, still missing a gift or two for someone important on […]

  • Top 10 Gift Wines for the Holidays

    If you haven’t finished all of your holiday shopping just yet or you know you’ll find yourself at holiday parties very soon and want to impress your host or hostess when you get there, there’s always one thing you can buy — assuming your gift recipient doesn’t have something specifically against it — that’s perfect […]

  • Good Tech is Better than More Tech – Part 3: Smart Upgrades

    The temptation is strong to just buy anything and everything shiny that you may find and like the moment it comes out. Trust me, I understand this temptation. But resist, my friends! Resist! We’ve left the Good Tech is Better than More Tech series by the wayside for a couple of months, and in that […]

  • Classy Gear – Gear We Like: October 2010

    Ah, October – it’s one of my favorite months, and I’m not just saying that because October is host to my birthday. It’s also host to Halloween! In this month’s Classy Gear segment, we’re going to give you some gear suggestions to help you have a classy, spooky, Halloween. We’er suspending the productivity and elegance […]

  • Beer and Wine: The Right Glass and the Right Pour Make a Difference

    Who knew the right glass could make all the difference when it comes to maximizing your enjoyment of your favorite beer or wine? Oh wait – I knew, and lots of connoisseurs knew, but I’ll acknowledge that I didn’t know quite to this extent. Granted, my understanding of how different glasses can impact the flavor […]

  • Classy Gear – Gear We Like: September 2010

    This month’s Classy Gear is more of a hodgepodge of goodies you can pick up for yourself on any budget – and in keeping with theme from our last post, 5 Easy Tips for a Better Workspace, there are a few goodies in here to help you keep your workspace nice and tidy and organized […]

  • Classy Gear – Gear We Like: August 2010

    For this month’s Classy Gear, I wanted to highlight a few things that are worth considering as you’re headed back to school or back to class if you’re headed back to the classroom. Even if you’re not, I also wanted to focus on a few things that can help you remain a constant student, or […]