Host a Star Wars Party That's Out of This Galaxy


Updated 05/25/12 11:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Throw a Star Wars Party

We're celebrating 35 memorable years of Star Wars today the only way we know how — a party! How to throw a party the likes no Mos Eisley Cantina regular has ever seen? Start with themed Star Wars snacks, decorations, the right music, and definitely the perfect costume. There's only one rule — be sure to watch at least one of the films from the original trilogy (or keep it on in the Read more

7 Cupcake Decorations Celebrating 35 Years of Star Wars


Updated 05/24/12 3:29 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Star Wars Cupcake Decorations

Grab that frosting from a galaxy far, far away (or just sweet stuff from your local galaxy store) ready, as this Friday, Star Wars celebrates its 35th anniversary. It's the perfect excuse to invite friends over for a cupcake-filled viewing party to commemorate one of the greatest space films ever made. No need to be a cupcake master — most of these items require little to no effort. Let the Read more

AT-AT Star Wars Goods For Imperial Army Enthusiasts


Updated 05/21/12 11:10 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Star Wars AT-AT Gifts and Goods

So you never really got that whole Luke, Leia, and Han worship fans bought into throughout the original Star Wars saga. For those with a love of the story, but not of the Rebel Alliance, outfit your sci-fi fandom with gear resembling one of the coolest, and sometimes clumsiest, war machines — the All Terrain Armored Transport, most commonly referred to as the AT-AT. As tall as the sky, AT-ATs Read more

12 of Our Favorite Star Wars Memes


Updated 05/04/12 2:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Best Star Wars Memes

Today, May 4, is the unofficial Star Wars day, which invites reason enough to assemble our favorite Star Wars memes. No matter what time of year, the movies endlessly inspire meme-makers, cartoonists, Tumblr parodies, you name it. After all, Darth Vader is always the perfect villain to mock, and the Jedi lightsabers are still some of the coolest weapons around. In honor of the Fourth of May, Read more

Make Every Day Star Wars Day at Your House


Updated 05/04/12 11:55 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Star Wars Home Decor

Star Wars isn't just a movie, it's a way of life. If you can quote the film and know what scene it is based on the music, you might be a superfan. Let your home decor reflect this fact with a few choice pieces. No need to go overboard, but let's just say we had to hold back from buying all of these items. Read more

May the Fourth Be With You — and Cake Too


Updated 05/04/12 9:05 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Star Wars Day

Today is May 4, the unofficial holiday that Star Wars fans have proclaimed Star Wars Day. If you encounter anyone wearing fanboy paraphernalia this Friday, make sure to greet them properly by saying, "May the fourth be with you." It will give you instant geek cred. We made a Star Trek cake for Captain Picard's birthday, so of course we had to make a sweet treat for May 4 too. To replicate this Read more

Star Wars Cake Toppers For a Wedding Day Long Remembered


Updated 04/23/12 10:29 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Star Wars Wedding Cake Toppers

Sharing your personality with party guests is an important part of wedding planning. Of course, you want them to see not only your everlasting love for your partner, but also your love for the greatest sci-fi story of all time — Star Wars. An adorable way to include Leia, Han, and the Force on the big day is with a cake topper. We're betting the cake is already delicious, but imagine how Read more

Dressing Your Stormtrooper Wedding Party


Updated 04/15/12 1:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Star Wars Wedding Stormtrooper Boutonniere

Ah, weddings — a celebration of a lifetime of love between two people and the opportunity to share the emotional moment with those closest in your life . . . like fellow Imperial Army supporters. If you and your partner have pledged an allegiance to the Galactic Empire, this Instructables Stormtrooper boutonniere DIY is a must when outfitting the wedding party. Whether you choose to make the Read more

Star Wars Universe Descends on Legoland


Updated 04/03/12 11:48 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Star Wars Miniland at Legoland

We've often thought there aren't enough Star Wars celebrations in the world. Thankfully, our Spring is getting a healthy dose of all things Empire and Rebel Alliance with the expansion of Star Wars Miniland at Legoland California. The galaxy's best two inventions, Star Wars and Legos, join forces in seven scenes made from 1.5 million Lego bricks. Our favorite scene is also the most fearsome, that Read more

Peeta vs. Gale, Edward vs. Jacob, Pacey vs. Dawson, & More Onscreen Love Triangles: Who'd You Pick?


Updated 04/24/12 4:56 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Famous Love Triangles

We are so excited that the first installment of Suzanne Collins's trilogy The Hunger Games hits the big screen today. The gripping series follows 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen in a postapocalyptic world, where she must fight for her own survival and the survival of the ones she loves. And while the action-packed plot keeps you on your toes, it's the will-they-or-won't-they love triangle between Read more