The First 60 Minutes of Horizon Zero Dawn

Have you ever been undecided on what to play next? 

Should you buy that game? Should you install that game?

I’ve been there, and sometimes you just need to take a look at the graphics, hear the music, and learn a little about the plot to see if it resonates with you before taking the next step. I’m here to help! I am creating the first 30 to the first 60 minute videos of games; indie and mainstream, new and old!

This week let’s take a look at the first 60 minutes of Horizon Zero Dawn…

Do you want to play the rest? 

DIY – Dino-Mite Valentines!

Valentines can be a big deal in Kindergarten, heck everything is a big deal in Kindergarten. There is so much joy in everything they celebrate, and they celebrate everything!

I wanted to put something special together for the class, and as soon as I saw these 3D printed baby dinosaurs I knew what I wanted to do! 

I ordered enough baby Dinos for the whole class and designed these Dino-Mite Valentine cards to go with (feel free to download and use the cards too (for personal use only, not for resale)! After printing the sheets, I cut out each card and hole punched the sides. Then I tied each dinosaur in place.

Feel free to download and use the cards too (for personal use only, not for resale)! 

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

The First 30 Minutes of Neva

Have you ever been undecided on what to play next? 

Should you buy that game? Should you install that game?

I’ve been there, and sometimes you just need to take a look at the graphics, hear the music, and learn a little about the plot to see if it resonates with you before taking the next step. I’m here to help! I am creating the first 30 to the first 60 minute videos of games; indie and mainstream, new and old!

This week let’s take a look at the first 30 minutes of Neva…

Do you want to play the rest? 

Concrete Genie – Genie Page Guide

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If there’s one thing I do when I play a game (besides trying to relax and enjoy myself), it’s look up information. I get curious or stuck, and I find myself turning to the internet for answers. There are a lot of good guides out there that are super helpful, but what I don’t see are an abundance of simple and clean visual guides that lay out all the information in one place.

I recently posted the first 30 minutes of Concrete Genie and in conjunction with that I wanted to re-post the Genie Page Guide I made several years ago!

This visual or infographic guide is organized into helpful sections and downloadable so you don’t need to keep hopping back online to check on the information.

Please let me know if you would like me to work on a guides for anything else within Concrete Genie or if there are any games you would like to see visual information or guides for in the future! I love helping people, discussing games and organizing information!

The First 30 Minutes of Concrete Genie

Have you ever been undecided on what to play next? 

Should you buy that game? Should you install that game?

I’ve been there, and sometimes you just need to take a look at the graphics, hear the music, and learn a little about the plot to see if it resonates with you before taking the next step. I’m here to help! I am creating the first 30 to the first 60 minute videos of games; indie and mainstream, new and old!

This week let’s take a look at the first 30 minutes of Concrete Genie…

Do you want to play the rest? 

DIY Crochet – Ear Warming Headband

Welcome back friends! Do you crochet? I dabbled in crochet off and on for a few years, always fascinated, but never fully catching on. I kept at it, and suddenly, it clicked! I feel calm and cozy when I’m crocheting, and fiercely proud whenever I complete a project.

It’s that time of year for keeping warm! Whether you’d like to create a ear-warmer headband for yourself or to gift to a friend, I’m here to help! 

This headband is cozy, classic and ideal for any level of crocheter (beginners included)! Any bulky size 5 yarn can be used in this pattern.

SUPPLIES
  • Crochet hook (size 6mm)
  • Yarn (size 5)
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Create a slip knot and then 64 chain stitches. The chain number may vary a bit depending on the head size you are creating the headband for. If possible, hold the chain around your head or theirs to measure.
  2. Turn your chain around and half double crochet (hdc) into the back loop of the second stitch from the hook, then continue to hdc in the back loops of each stitch all the way across your chain.
  3. Turn your work. Insert your hook under both loops of the first stitch, yarn over and pull through. Then insert your hook behind the second vertical loop of the stitch you just created, yarn over and pull through. This create a smoother/ straighter finish along the sides of the project.
  4. In the next stitch, hdc into the back loop and then continue to hdc in the back loops of each stitch all the way across your project.
  5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the next 8 rows for a total of 9 hdc rows. You are welcome increase or decrease the amount of rows if you’d prefer a thinner or wider headband.
  6. After the last hdc of your last row, use the scissors to disconnect the yarn from the skein and pull the loose in through your crochet loop, leaving a good length to sew the headband together.
  7. Taking each end of the project, pinch the corners in towards each other to create a C and a backwards C, then bring the C’s together to interlink. Using a yarn needle, stitch the remaining yarn back and forth through all 4 layers of the interlinked ends.
  8. Turn the headband right-side out and there’s your twist!
  9. Put over your ears, and get cozy!

The First 60 Minutes of The Plucky Squire

Have you ever been undecided on what to play next? 

Should you buy that game? Should you install that game?

I’ve been there, and sometimes you just need to take a look at the graphics, hear the music, and learn a little about the plot to see if it resonates with you before taking the next step. I’m here to help! I am creating the first 30 to the first 60 minute videos of games; indie and mainstream, new and old!

This week let’s take a look at the first 60 minutes of The Plucky Squire…

Do you want to play the rest? 

The First 60 Minutes of Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two

Have you ever been undecided on what to play next? 

Should you buy that game? Should you install that game?

I’ve been there, and sometimes you just need to take a look at the graphics, hear the music, and learn a little about the plot to see if it resonates with you before taking the next step. I’m here to help! I am creating the first 30 to the first 60 minute videos of games; indie and mainstream, new and old!

This week let’s take a look at the first 60 minutes of Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two…

Do you want to play the rest? 

Epic Mickey: Rebrushed – Trapped Gremlin Location Guide

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If there’s one thing I do when I play a game (besides trying to relax and enjoy myself), it’s look up information. I get curious or stuck, and I find myself turning to the internet for answers. There are a lot of good guides out there that are super helpful, but what I don’t see are an abundance of simple and clean visual guides that lay out all the information in one place.

I’ve been playing Epic Mickey: Rebrushed and I cannot get enough! I played this on the Wii once upon a time; I loved it then and I love it just as much, if not more, now! I have a penchant for games where you restore the world in some way and it’s also fun to see characters and other Disney creations that don’t get a lot of attention.

I’ve created a guide for finding all the trapped Gremlins throughout the game. This visual or infographic guide is divided into locations and more detailed descriptions of where to find each Gremlin.

Please let me know if you would like me to work on a guides for anything else within Epic Mickey: Rebrushed or if there are any games you would like to see visual information or guides for in the future! I love helping people, discussing games and organizing information!

The First 60 Minutes of Epic Mickey: Rebrushed

Have you ever been undecided on what to play next? 

Should you buy that game? Should you install that game?

I’ve been there, and sometimes you just need to take a look at the graphics, hear the music, and learn a little about the plot to see if it resonates with you before taking the next step. I’m here to help! I am creating the first 30 to the first 60 minute videos of games; indie and mainstream, new and old!

This week let’s take a look at the first 60 minutes of Epic Mickey: Rebrushed…

Do you want to play the rest?