Andrew Kardon, Author at MommysBusy.com

How to Make Your Very Own Super Mario Bros. Piranha Plant Costume

HOLD THE PIRANHA PLANTS! SPECIAL GUEST WRITER EDITION! Allie has written for Mommy’s Busy Go Ask Daddy before when she made the cutest and most deliciousest SpongeBob Krabby Patty Cupcakes. She did such a great job, that I knew I’d have to have her on here again. Besides baking the bestest cakes in the universe, she’s also insanely amazing at putting together Halloween costumes. Yeah, for someone with a science background, she’s really pretty darn …

Nerdgasm Alert: The New Captain America Movie Trailer is Beyond Awesome

by Andrew Kardon

New costume. New bad guy. New movie. It’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier and I just watched the very first trailer for the film over on my blogging buddy Toni’s site A Daily Dose of Toni. (She also talks about how she touched Cap’s butt. Don’t ask.) My initial reaction? Yes, I had a complete and utter nerdgasm! Where do I even begin??! Cap’s more confident. He’s got the whole “Freedom” thing going on even …

Let Them Eat Eyeballs or Rats Baked in Blood!

by Andrew Kardon

I love Halloween. I love dressing up, decorating the house, carving the pumpkins, you name it. Years ago I used to help throw an annaul Halloween party with my comic book geeky friends and we’d go all out. We’re talking fake bodies strewn about the house. Games like “Bobbing for Stuff” in a vat of Green Ecto Kool-Aid. And even a room with a tarot card reader. And yes, the house even came with its …

The New Captain America: The Winter Soldier Movie Poster Makes Me Want to Jump Out of a Friggin’ Airplane

by Andrew Kardon

Captain America Winter Soldier movie poster

I’m a “bit” of a Captain America fan. So forgive me if I’m just a wee bit over-excited about the release of a new movie poster for next spring’s movie release Captain America: The Winter Soldier. I loved Marvel’s first origin-filled film, but now the real fun begins as Cap gets to, well, be Cap! The Marvelous Minions at Marvel have miraculously released maneuvered the release of a new, awesometastic movie poster for the film. …

Win RISK: Plants vs. Zombies Collector’s Edition (Ends 11/5)

by Andrew Kardon

One of my favorite games as a kid was RISK. It’s a classic board game that beautifully mixes skill and luck with one goal in mind: World Domination! I played it a ton when I was younger, usually with my buddy Gary. He had two older brothers and a basement full (we’re talking floor to ceiling!) with board games. So he even had one of the original versions with wooden pieces! Allie and I recently …