Happy St. Patrick's Day! (+ a Geeky Holiday TV List)

Before I start my holiday post, I wanted to say that Book Girl has been experiencing some technical difficulties as in my internet has been really bad. I could barely use it and I only had like a small window of time daily to post something real quick before it went out. Ever since the last most recent storm which was so bad it knocked out power for so many people, but I sort of lucked out with only my internet being nearly out. However, thankfully yesterday it was repaired. Although another storm is supposed to roll in this weekend so hopefully, my internet will be fine.

As for the holiday, whether you're celebrating throughout the day or in the evening or over the weekend, I wish everyone a fun, safe and happy St. Patrick's Day. For anyone looking for something fun to watch for the holiday, I have a Geeky Holiday List with a few episodes below. You can also check out my other two past St. Patrick Day posts for additional things to watch: 1 and 2.

Gift Guide: Kids Gifts

Why does it seem like every year buying Christmas gifts for kids some how amounts to a lot of stress and trying to get the latest gifts? To make it easier for you I put together this affordable guide, I picked several items that range in categories from Home to Toys that should make for a delightful gift for kids.

This is just the first of several Gift Guide for Kids, be on the lookout for more. 

Mini Pear Nightlight                           $15.00                 MoMA Store (store.moma.org)

Merry Christmas!!!

I Want to Wish Everyone Who Celebrates Christmas, a Very Merry Christmas!!!

I hope everyone has a very festive and wonderful day!

~ Book Girl

Illustration: Gotham City Sirens issue #7

Doc McStuffins episode A Very McStuffins Christmas

Illustration: DCU Infinite Holiday Special vol #1

30 Days of Geek Chic, Day 21: Christmas Ornaments

I don't usually like to think about Christmas until after Thanksgiving, but I wanted to make today's Geek Chic post about Christmas Ornaments. I'm a fan of all types of ornaments from the traditional round ones to the ones with characters, the latter is what I focused on today.

From Star Trek to Star Wars and everything in between, these are just a tiny selection of Geek Chic ornaments that are out there.

Star Trek Lieutenant Nyota Uhura Ornament   $14.95   Hallmark (shop.hallmark.com)

Two shows to set your DVR for: Doc McStuffins Meets the First Lady and a New Scooby-Doo Cartoon Premieres

Doc McStuffins

Doc McStuffins  9:00 AM EST  Disney Channel


On today's new episode of Doc McStuffins, Dottie "Doc" McStuffin and several other children who make a difference are invited to the White House for a special ceremony.

The episode will also show Doc and the other children meeting the First Lady Michelle Obama, taking a tour of the White House and receiving awards.

I like Doc McStuffin, it's a cute show that inspires kids to follow their dreams and have fun along the way.

Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!

Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!  premieres tonight at 7:00 PM EST  Cartoon Network


I'm a huge Scooby-Doo fan but I wasn't a fan of Scooby-Doo Mystery Inc. because for one thing it wasn't very kid-friendly and the mystery solving became secondary to all the other unnecessary drama on the show. It's was very dark and gloomy and way too focused on romance. They made Fred really dumb, Velma self-conscious, Daphne desperate and Shaggy a loser. Now with the second season you could tell they tried to put the mystery solving first but by then the show lost it's appeal with me. I wasn't surprised when this show didn't get another season, it wasn't the best.

Which is why I was so happy to hear a new Scooby-Doo! series was being made. From the trailer it looks like the show is going for more humor as the gang tries to solve mysteries. The voice actors for this series are Frank Welker (who has been the voice of Fred Jones since the original Scooby-Doo series and also recently started voicing Scooby-Doo), Grey DeLisle (Daphne Blake) and Matthew Lillard (Norville "Shaggy" Rogers) with Kate Micucci (The Big Bang Theory and Garfunkel and Oats) as the new voice of Velma Dinkley.

Picture: Doc McStuffins and Friends

Just a fun way to start off the day with a cute picture. Dottie "Doc" McStuffins with her friends Stuffy, Lambie, Chilly and Hallie.

30 Day Geek Chic Challenge, Day #27: Doc McStuffins: Pursuing a Dream

Day #27: Doc McStuffins: Pursuing a Dream

I adore Doc McStuffins it's such a cute show but what I love the most about it is that Dottie "Doc" McStuffins has a dream of becoming a doctor like her mother. In her approach to achieving that goal, she has worked hard to become the best toy doctor around.

Besides being caring and patient, Doc takes the time to properly diagnose the problems before attempting any kind of treatment. Exactly what a good doctor should do, she's well on her way to reaching her goal.

As for me, there are goals and dreams that I always wanted to pursue and little Doc McStuffins inspires me to keep trying for them. Even if I don't succeed at least I tried.