Gifts for the Girl Geek

Mother's Day Tech Book Sale at O'Reilly

2009-05-08T13:05:00.000-07:00

O'Reilly media is celebrating Mother's Day by offering a 40% discount on tech books. Whether she's a CS geek looking for the latest book on Linux, or would love to have an effective manual for using her brain, there is something for every geeky mom.Get your 40% off discount code.

Pink and Shiny Nintendo DS Cases

2009-01-07T12:28:00.000-08:00

For the girly gamer, this silver and pink Nintendo DS lite bag is the perfect fashion accessory (shown at left). If that's not pink enough - or said gamer would like something a big more casual - Dreamgear's 17-in-1 Bundle Pack for Nintendo DS Lite might be the perfect fit. (shown at right) It includes headphones, a protective case for both your game system and three games, screen protectors and

Circuit Board Cake

2009-01-06T12:42:00.000-08:00

Ryan Nelson got a cool circuit board-inspired cake for his 40th birthday (click link or image to see full cake design). Ryan and his wife are a wonderfully geeky couple - their wedding cake topper was Han Solo and Princess Leia.(Via Craftzine.com blog)

Gamer Knits and Other Goodies

2009-01-05T17:06:00.000-08:00

Mippy on Metafilter rounds up links to a bunch of game-related knits, sewing projects and other crafts. Who wouldn't want a cute knitted Sackboy?

I [heart] Physics T-Shirt

2009-01-05T16:48:00.001-08:00

If you love physics - or know someone who does - Neatorama's "I [heart] physics" T-shirt is for you. As a bonus, your purchase helps support the Neatorama blog, which is full of cool and geeky information.And yes, the atomic structure is wrong. As Neatorama points out: This is the perfect gift for the physics lovers in your family, who will no doubt tell you that the depiction of the atom is

2008: Most Popular Posts

2009-01-01T12:20:00.000-08:00

Here are this year's most popular posts at Gifts for the Girl Geek:Physics Halloween CostumesSmart JewelryAwesome Girl Geek: Guild's Felicia Day"And God Said" T-ShirtRedhead Genome Project ScarfChemistry Stencil Business CardChemistry Halloween CostumesErlenmeyer Flask Love NecklaceLaboratory Rockstar Lab CoatErlenmeyer Flask Earrings"If You're Not Part of the Solution . . ." T-ShirtGeek Knits:

Science Fiction-themed Drinks

2008-12-31T17:00:00.000-08:00

If you are looking for a geeky twist for your New Year's Eve party, you might want to consider some of the concoction on this video about Science Fiction-themed drinks by SciFi Scanner's Ken Maher.A Soylent Green anyone?

Einsteinium is a Girl's Best Friend Apron

2008-12-31T15:37:00.000-08:00

Etsy seller buffalonerdproject sells a sweet apron that shows your love for the actinide elements. The description of the Einsteinium apron: It is, of course, named after a certain Albert Einstein. It is also radioactive, hence, hot stuff.This apron is perfect for that geek chic chef in your life, a great way to celebrate mad skillz (yup, with a Z) both in the lab and out. It is the second of my

Ask Me About My Death Ray

2008-12-30T12:19:00.000-08:00

Retropolis Transit Authority's "Ask Me About My Death Ray!" T-Shirt is perfect for those days when you wish you could be zapping away all your annoyances.

Coffee and Dessert Geek Magnets

2008-12-29T15:32:00.000-08:00

Anandi's Laboratory at Etsy sells fine geekery, including this set of large magnets depicting the chemicals that make dessert desserty.

Gifts for Microbiologists

2008-12-28T15:24:00.000-08:00

Sure it's a bit late for Christmas, but bookmark this for next year: Tales from the Microbial Laboratory's annual list of Gifts for that Special Microbiologist. The suggestions range from Winogradsky Column Kits to microbial jewelry to Agar Art. Something for everyone.

Constellation Earrings

2008-12-26T12:50:00.000-08:00

Rick's Astronomy Jewelry sells pretty sterling silver and gemstone earrings representing major constellations. The gems aren't selected just for beauty - they actually match the color of the stars in the constellations.And if you buy now you can take advantage of the 18% off end-of-the-year sale (through December 31). Earrings are sale-priced at $45.Shown: Pleiades (The Seven Sisters) Earrings(

Happy Holidays!

2008-12-25T12:02:00.000-08:00

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Desktop Carnivorous Plant Set

2008-12-24T12:49:00.000-08:00

Think Geek's Desktop Carnivorous Plant Set would make a great gift for any geek with a green thumb. The kit comes with the growing dome and planting mixture and a variety of carnivorous plant seeds: venus fly trap, yellow trumpet, hooded pitcher plant, purple pitcher plant, pale trumpet, temperate sundew plants, and cobra lily. I only wonder what you feed it if your space is fly free? And since

Dead Tech Corset

2008-12-23T19:23:00.000-08:00

Gallery Serpentine's Dead Tech Corset is sexy geeky chic. This model was worn by computer scientist Ellen Spertus when she won the 2001 Sexiest Geek Alive contest, so it has serious geek cred.You can also get an Edwardian style corset printed with the same design.

io9's SciFi T-shirt gift list

2008-12-22T19:10:00.000-08:00

Science fiction blog io9 has rounded up a list of cool science and science fiction T-shirts that would make perfect gifts! And if you purchase a tee from io9's Neighborhoodies collection, all the proceeds go to the Carl Brandon Society.Shown: Live Long and Prosper from Design by Humans

DNA Mini Portraits

2008-12-22T18:24:00.000-08:00

DNA11 has the perfect gift for the biologist who has everything: a DNA gel mini portrait. You can use the DNA collection kit on yourself to give a very personal gift, or collect from your giftee* for a unique self-portrait. It comes nicely framed, and you can choose from 25 different colors for the image.* I'm not sure that swabbing the inside of someone's cheek is possible without letting them

Food Chain Friends

2008-12-21T15:19:00.000-08:00

It's one of the laws of nature: bigger critters eat smaller ones. Now you can have your very own cuddly food chain at home with the "Food Chain Friends" plush toys from FAO Schwartz. The description:Food Chain Friends are from Daro, a small green planet much like Earth was 200 million years ago. Daro teems with wildlife, and its exceptionally social and gracious species flourish in a complex -

Droidel, Droidel, Droidel

2008-12-21T11:00:00.000-08:00

StarWars.com gives you all you need to create your own "Droidel" for Chanukah. From the description:Some religious scholars believe that the dreidel game originated during the times of the Greek-Syrians, and is closely connected to the Chanukah holiday. Because the ruling Greek-Syrians outlawed Jews from learning the Torah, the Jews needed a way to hide their studies. The dreidel became a clever

Holiday Gift Guide for Women in Science

2008-12-20T18:58:00.000-08:00

The Women in Science blog has a roundup of great gifts for women scientists. There is also bookstore with fiction featuring women scientists, and biographies of women scientists. Shown: "This is what a scientist looks" like T-shirt from Yellow Ibis

Amazon Kindle

2008-12-20T18:48:00.000-08:00

Do you have a voracious reader on your Holiday Shopping list? The Amazon's Kindle might just be the perfect gift. It can hold over 200 books and it's wireless connectivity makes it easy to use to read online newspapers and blogs or quickly download the latest best-seller. Even better, you can transfer any e-books or journal articles now sitting on your desktop computer for easy on-the-go

Capacitor Folk Art by Obvious Front

2008-12-20T11:11:00.000-08:00

OBVIoUS FRoNT takes our discarded computers, radios, televisions and other gadgets and refashions the bits and pieces into jewelry and art. You can find all kinds of fun creations at the Obvious Front shop at Etsy, including earrings, charms and colorful critters.Image: "Dot Lipped Quartet" charmsThe colored dots that sometime appear on a robot's lips are all natural. I like matching them up in

Christmas and Holiday Cards for Geeks

2008-12-19T19:58:00.000-08:00

The Telegraph has rounded up a great selection of Christmas and holiday cards for geeks. Most are available through either Cafe Press or Zazzle, or as *cough* inspiration for printing your own.Shown: May All Your Christmases be #FFFFFF by slagathor at Zazzle

CBS: Gadgets for Women

2008-12-19T18:30:00.000-08:00

CBS News has put together a decent list of gift gadgets for women. Fortunately they've focused on the (relatively) practical and stylish, rather than the girly and pink. Shown: Peek Mobile E-mail Device (Aqua), Palm Centro Black Smartphone

DVICE's Best Gadget Guides

2008-12-18T14:16:00.000-08:00

DVICE has rounded up the best - and worst - holiday gadget gift guides of 2008.Their top 5:CNET Holiday Gift Guide 2008Uncle mark's Gift Guide & Almanac 2009Bornrich Gift Guide: Wow GiftsHoliday "DO WANT!" Gift Guide 2008 from Yanko DesignHoliday Gift Guide 2008: Camcorders