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Be the Artist: The Macabre Magic of Tim Burton

June 19, 2022June 18, 2022Lisa Tate

Tim Burton has created darkly unique worlds for 40 years. This family project will build worlds and characters on simple paper napkins.

‘A Fold Apart’: A Folding Puzzle Game About Navigating Loneliness

November 5, 2020November 4, 2020Sophie Brown

‘A Fold Apart’ is a puzzle game with an emotional backstory that follows a couple facing the challenges of a long-distance relationship.

You Won’t be ‘Horrified’ by This New Game From Ravensburger

October 15, 2020October 14, 2020Sarah Pinault

If you are in need of some scary treats this Halloween but want to stay home, Ravensburger has got you covered with these classic monsters and their new board game.

Re-Roll: This Week’s Tabletop Game News for the Week Ending March 27, 2020

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020Gfnadmin

Here is the board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for the week ending March 27, 2020. Gaming News As we all work together to figure out how to deal with the pandemic, I want to take a moment at the outset to please, please, please urge everyone to practice social isolation […]

Stack Overflow: Celebrating Women’s History Month

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020Gfnadmin

March is Women’s History Month here in the United States, so today’s column is a collection of books about women! Counting the Stars: The Story of Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician written by Lesa Cline-Ransome, illustrated by Raúl Colón Thanks to the book and film Hidden Figures, a lot more people know about Katherine Johnson, one of […]

Re-Roll: This Week’s Tabletop Game News for the Week Ending February 28, 2020

February 28, 2020February 28, 2020Gfnadmin

Here is the board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for the week ending February 28, 2020. Gaming News Gen Con badge registration is live! Make sure you grab your badges now and keep your eyes on this space for details on our annual Gaming with GeekDad event. Hopefully, everyone got the […]

Get Ready for 2020 With Happy Planner

December 31, 2019December 30, 2019Dakster Sullivan

The Happy Planner is my new best friend when it comes to planning my goals & life in 2020, with its expandability and ease of use.

20 Completely Random and Geeky Facts About Creepy Christmas Characters

December 22, 2019December 22, 2019Lisa Tate

You better watch out! Christmas and holiday traditions and tales have some creepy, ghostly characters on the prowl.

Between the Bookends, Image: Sophie Brown

Between the Bookends: 9 Books We Read in November 2019

December 1, 2019November 30, 2019Sophie Brown

In this final Between the Bookends of 2019, we hope you find something to gift to a loved one or enjoy reading yourself over the holidays.

Introduction: Recording Fandom Stories Before They’re Lost

November 21, 2019November 20, 2019Corrina Lawson

Let’s preserve our geek history! Join GeekMom for a new series on fandom stories and if you’ve got your own, please share them with us!

20 Fun and Geeky Facts about the Haunted Mansion’s 999 Happy Haunts

August 19, 2019August 19, 2019Lisa Tate

The original Haunted Mansion in Disneyland Park turned 50 this month. Here are some fun facts and rumors about its ghostly residents.

20 Completely Random and Geeky Facts About Pigs

February 10, 2019February 9, 2019Lisa Tate

The Pig may be the last animal in the Chinese zodiac, but that doesn’t make it less worthy of celebrating in books, movies, music, and more.

New Music from Rainbow Rock Band and Mr. Singer’s Sharp Cookies

October 1, 2018October 1, 2018Gfnadmin

Reading Time: 3 minutes To some people, children’s music is a natural progression. As they become parents or educators, they seek to share concepts and emotions. Dr. Kate Moran studied for her doctorate in special education while earning “merit badges” along the way in her musical pursuits, with her own ensemble as well as the […]

Stack Overflow: 8 Ideas That Changed the World

September 3, 2018September 3, 2018Gfnadmin

Reading Time: 7 minutes Ideas are powerful things, and I love books that explore the stories behind big ideas. Last week I shared picture books about fictional inventions; this week we take a look at some real inventions and creations, from toys to books to revolutions. Library on Wheels: Mary Lemist Titcomb and America’s First […]