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Procrastination Destination: Fruitcake

November 26, 2016December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

Fruitcake! Have you even tried it? Take a few minutes to peruse the lore and lure of the fruitcake–with music!

EXCLUSIVE – Toy of The Year Technology Category Review and Giveaway!

November 21, 2016December 9, 2017Dakster Sullivan

If the toys had an Oscars, the Toy of the Year Awards would be it. Enter our exclusive giveaway to win some of the toys being nominated!

Holiday Philately

December 24, 2015December 4, 2017Sarah Pinault

Christmas is a time when we all seem to embrace, or run screaming from, one of the oldest geekdoms in existence: philately. No matter what your holiday inclination, it is hard to escape this season without a visit to the post office to pick up, purchase, or peruse the postage. This week, while mailing coffee from Maine to Ohio, my husband got an education in shipping that tickles my love of the absurd.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Winter Tour Review and Interview With Tour Manager Elliot Saltzman

December 24, 2015December 4, 2017Dakster Sullivan

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is currently touring their brand new show, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, featuring the best of the past and the latest of the present. I’ve seen a couple of Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s shows in the past and this year, I was thrilled to share my love of TSO’s amazing theatrics with my husband and son for the first time.

The Twelve Chores of Christmas Eve

December 24, 2015December 4, 2017Sarah Pinault1

On the Twelfth day of Christmas I plan on not being stressed about my incomplete to-do list. And on the eleventh. And on the tenth…

Has Your Santa Been to School?

December 23, 2015December 4, 2017Judy Berna

It’s that time of the year. Time for sugar cookies, Christmas carols, and of course, a visit to see Santa. Some folks are determined to get a good picture of the red cloaked man with their children every year. Others (raising my hand) prefer to catch him only in low-stress situations, like at a friend’s party. It’s not uncommon for Santa visits to go terribly wrong. I dare you to Google “Santa fails”.

A Christmas Together, cover image: Delta Music, Inc.

‘A Christmas Together’ With The Muppets and John Denver: My Annual GeekOut

December 23, 2015December 16, 2017Amy Weir

My favorite Christmas album is a one-of-a-kind beauty the whole family can enjoy over and over and over again.

GeekMom Recommends: Christmas Picture Books

December 22, 2015December 15, 2017Sophie Brown

Some of my favorite Christmas-themed picture books that I hope you might enjoy adding to your own library.

Make Your Own Christmas Scavenger Hunt

December 21, 2015December 4, 2017Ruth Suehle2

Want to make your kids work a little harder for their presents on Christmas morning? Try making a clue hunt!

4 Amazingly Memorable Gifts That Won’t Break the Bank

December 13, 2015December 4, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

We are getting down to the wire here, folks. Have you finished your shopping?

It can be so difficult to find the perfect gift. And then, sometimes, when you do, it’s way out of your price range.

Today, I’m sharing 4 amazingly memorable gifts that won’t break the bank.

Best Audiobooks for Family Road Trips: Holiday Edition

December 12, 2015December 4, 2017Jackie Reeve2

It’s that time of year when families gather for merriment and togetherness. Here’s a list of some holiday-appropriate audiobooks to enjoy with the whole family.

Twas the Night Before Christmas, ICE Style!

December 11, 2015December 4, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Dakster gives us the icy cool details on Gaylord Palms ICE! experience this year.

Anova Precision Cooker – Worth the Investment

December 10, 2015December 15, 2017Dani Weiss-Bronstein

Tech that makes cooking for your family better and easier? Yes, please!

DIY Gifts of Tea

December 4, 2015December 4, 2017Rebecca Angel

Chances are there is someone on your gift list this holiday season that geeks out about tea. So here are some ideas to make them squeal like a tea kettle in delight.

Stepping into the movie at Polar Express Image: Dakster Sullivan

Top 10 Reasons to Visit SeaWorld During the Holidays

December 4, 2015December 4, 2017Dakster Sullivan1

Take a stroll through Dakster’s top 10 reasons to visit SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration, which includes far more than Orca shows.

The Advent of the Legless Lego

December 1, 2015December 4, 2017Sarah Pinault

I look with wonder at the Playmobil and Lego calendars, not wanting to spend the money, or the crazy on locating one. I wonder what I could stuff the boxes with, knowing that only a sweet treat in the morning will placate my darling angel children.

Even the youngest person can learn to be Santa

In Defense of Santa Claus

November 30, 2015December 4, 2017Amy Weir3

Maybe the Christmas Spirit would be purer if, instead of less Santa, we had more Santa– if we all had the courage and the heart to give regardless of what we might get back.

Holiday Sanity Guide

November 29, 2015December 4, 2017Karen Walsh

Hopefully, if I spend some extra time focusing on these different ways to keep my brain sane, I won’t feel like ripping off Frosty’s head. Then again, even in winter, snow cones can be pretty tasty.

Four Creative Ways To Give Lego Gifts

November 27, 2015December 4, 2017Ruth Suehle

Giving Lego sets this holiday season? Why just wrap them in colorful paper when you could be far more creative?

Geek Knits Nerdy Holiday Ornaments Joan of Dark Toni Carr Knit Picks

Geeky Ornaments to Knit and Crochet

November 2, 2015December 4, 2017Tesla Doty1

This year I thought I’d spend my autumn months knitting and crocheting some geeky holiday ornaments! It’s just the right time to start.